Sr. Controls Engineering - Power Systems

Title: Sr. Controls Engineer – Power Systems

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary:

This position performs engineering work related to research, designing, and development of new products and interfacing of the Power systems related to Diesel Genset and Microgrid.

Key Accountabilities:

Be the Architect for development of power conversion-based applications & grids incl. algorithms & software

Define technical requirement for selection of power electronic manufacturer and steering the manufacturers during course of the projects & applications

Develop the systems Sizing and selection of power electronics components (including auxiliary circuits, filter, transformers, etc.)

Design controls systems for Research and Development programs

Develop special customer applications for Genset paralleling systems

Establish systematic testing and validation regimes including corresponding laboratory set-up for the developed solutions

Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU’s, Gen control panels, PLC’s, HMI’s)

Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues

Develop simulation interface between electrical and mechanical applications in Genset systems

Analyze voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC’s, and other protective relays

Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices

Responsible for following the ERP procedures per the company’s quality system

Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.

Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience, or 9 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent experience in grid-tied AC-DC power converters and DC-DC power converters

Excellent knowledge of power conversion/drives platform and other available solutions

Experience in filter design and transformer selection for power conversion projects (both AC and DC)

Excellent knowledge of corresponding vendor specific programming tools for power conversion components

Excellent understanding of standard fault scenarios and corresponding solutions in electrical systems including power electronics

Strong experience with national and regional grid codes is a hard requirement (i.e., UL1741 (SA&SB), IEEE 1547) is a plus

Strong experience in embedded code development (programming languages C or AutoCAD generations) or 2+ years’ experience required in HIL, MIL and SIL is a plus

Excellent ability to organize and manage multiple priorities

Excellent ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English

Excellent ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and ladder diagrams

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Posting Date22 May 2025; 00:05

Pay Range$110,476 - $179,524-Annually

Location:Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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