Controls Engineer Specialist

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Job Description

Title: Controls Engineer Specialist

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 is a technical expert leading position in the researching, designing, and development of new products and interfacing the control systems related to systems operation. As well as being a lead for the development of software for sustainable solutions.

Key Accountabilities:

Be the lead architect for both control system platforms and HMI multi touchscreen development platform generator panel and SCADA cabinets.

Be the technical lead for development of controller software development for sustainable solutions like Microgrids, Battery Containers and Fuel Cells.

Manage the specification of interfaces between MTU hardware (ECU's, control panels, PLC's) and the balance of plant systems such as switchgear and power distribution systems on a global level

Develop special customer applications with MTU controls system

Design controls system for R&D programs

Interface electrical and mechanical applications and systems with the MTU controls system

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

Specify, design, validate, and maintain MTU control systems

Hardware responsibilities: voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC's, and other protective relays

Work within a global electrical engineering organization and co-ordinate with global team in respective projects

Assist all areas of company with controls related issues

Devise strategic plans for problem resolutions using facts and gathered data

Involve in development and validation of special customer projects and as required.

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 7 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience; or 11 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience

Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (20%)

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent technical knowledge of control systems for gas and diesel fueled power generation systems for continuous, standby and mission critical applications including subsystems such as switchgear, transformer stations / substations, grid interconnections and controls for island and microgrid solutions

Excellent knowledge of power generation and distribution systems

Excellent analytical abilities and creative problem-solving skills to quickly gather facts and draw conclusions when situations are extremely complex.

Excellent ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point to point diagrams and shop drawings

Excellent ability to work independently and effectively with others

Excellent organization, planning and follow-up skills

Strong leadership and negotiation skills

Strong Computer Skills: AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD electrical, Programming (Programmable Logic Devices), MS Office and Bluebeam Revu

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 Category

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

04 Aug 2026; 00:08

Pay Range

$114,400 - $185,900-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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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Minimum Education Required

Not Specified

Minimum Experience Required

Not Specified

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Compensation

$114,400.00 - $185,900.00 / Annually

Postal Code

56003

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

52346

Job Benefits

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