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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Control Systems Architect

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMankato, MN, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States without sponsorship; the employer cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering and 7 years of control system design and engineering experience are required.
  • Experience paralleling generator sets via electronic controls is required.
  • Knowledge of SEP2, DNP3, or SunSpec Modbus communications protocols is required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (30%) is required.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate development of control system architectures and configurations that meet client objectives on paralleled power system projects while leveraging products within the RRSA portfolio.
  • Serve as the technical expert for formal specification, design, authoring test scripts, and validation of designs; act as the subject matter expert coordinating maintenance and/or troubleshooting of control systems for complex power generation solutions.
  • Support Sales, Research & Development, Production, After-sales/Service, and ongoing dialogue with various client types, including hyperscale datacenter customers, on a global scale.
  • Serve as the control systems technical leader for Project Specific Business – Diesel, Gas, & Kinetic Power Packs, aligning global strategies on client platforms with identical or similar installations globally.
  • Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices.
  • Follow the ERP procedures per the company’s quality system.
  • Follow applicable HSE procedures and work instructions associated with facility or project mandates.
  • Promote a compliance culture in areas of responsibility and follow the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
  • Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience programming ancillary equipment for industrial applications, such as cooling modules, chillers, and fans.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point-to-point diagrams, and shop drawings.
  • Computer skills with MS Office 365 and ERP systems such as SAP or JDE.
  • Service or test experience.
  • Genset control software experience.
  • SEL AcSELerator software experience.
  • B&R Automation Studio experience.
  • Knowledge of power generation and distribution systems, including grid interconnection requirements and controls for island and microgrid solutions.
  • Analytical ability and creative problem-solving skills to gather facts and draw conclusions quickly in complex situations.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1904

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