Senior Application Engineer - Electrical

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on design oversight, ensuring electrical systems align with contract requirements, industry standards, and MTU symbology conventions while supporting the project manager and serving as the primary engineering POC for the designated account.

Responsibilities

• Manages design and development activities for new or existing products within direct accounts.
• Acts as the technical authority for one key direct account, supporting the primary project manager and serving as the main engineering POC for all RRSA design activities related to that account.
• Oversees and provides guidance on the design and development of generator set control systems, wiring harnesses, electrical diagrams, electronic engine systems, automatic voltage regulators, transformers, heaters, distribution panels, motor controls, protective relays, LV & MV paralleling switchgear, and other electrical product aspects.
• Verifies and confirms manufacturer wiring drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, data sheets and similar drawings for compliance with design specifications.
• Researches and analyzes requirements from engineering standards, contracts, and proposal documents.
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings comply with applicable electrical codes and contract requirements, using industry-standard MTU symbology and naming conventions.
• Prepares and finalizes equipment specifications for major electrical equipment.
• Selects effective design concepts and fundamental technology for new products or improvements to existing products.
• Reviews customer specifications against MTU designs and vendor proposals to categorize as comply, deviate, or exempt for client review and approval before design freezes.
• Completes work in accordance with standard engineering principles and practices.
• Ensures adherence to ERP procedures within the company’s quality system.
• Promotes a compliance culture in the area of responsibility and upholds the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
• Handles special projects as required.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship; Rolls-Royce cannot sponsor or transfer sponsorship for employment at this time.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of electrical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering; or 9 years of such experience without a degree.
• Willingness to travel for business trips up to 30%.

Technologies

• AutoCAD LT
• AutoCAD Electrical
• Programmable Logic Devices
• MS Office
• SAP
• Windchill

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of Diesel and Gas reciprocating engines and AC power systems.
• Strong organization, planning and follow-up skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Leadership and negotiation capabilities.
• Ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work with diverse cultures and client types.
• Proficiency in reading line diagrams, ladder diagrams, and point-to-point diagrams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills at strategic and functional levels.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD Electrical, programming (Programmable Logic Devices), and MS Office.
• Service or test experience.
• Experience with SAP and Windchill.
• OSHA-30 certificate.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance, including accidental death & dismemberment
• Flexible spending account and health savings account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Paid parental and family care leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Long-term incentive plan
• Total Rewards package with base pay and discretionary bonus

Details

• Location: Mankato, MN
• Work location: In person
• Salary: USD 90,985 - 136,477 per year