Job Description

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 & softwareDefine technical requirement for selection of power electronic manufacturer and steering the manufacturers during course of the projects & applicationsDevelop 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 systemsEstablish systematic testing and validation regimes including corresponding laboratory set-up for the developed solutionsDesign 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 issuesDevelop simulation interface between electrical and mechanical applications in Genset systemsAnalyze voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC’s, and other protective relaysComplete work according to standard engineering principles and practicesResponsible for following the ERP procedures per the company’s quality systemPromote 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:

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 timeBachelor’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 convertersExcellent knowledge of power conversion/drives platform and other available solutionsExperience 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 componentsExcellent understanding of standard fault scenarios and corresponding solutions in electrical systems including power electronicsStrong experience with national and regional grid codes is a hard requirement (i.e., UL1741 (SA&SB), IEEE 1547) is a plusStrong experience in embedded code development (programming languages C or AutoCAD generations) or 2+ years’ experience required in HIL, MIL and SIL is a plusExcellent ability to organize and manage multiple prioritiesExcellent ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent EnglishExcellent 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 CategoryElectrical and Electronics
Job Posting Date16 Oct 2025; 00:10
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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.