Controls Engineer Specialist

Rolls-Royce Plc

Mankato, MN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$114,400–$185,900 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Computer Skills, Control Engineering, Control Systems, D Programming Language, Data Collection, Develop and Maintain Customers, Electrical Engineering, Electricity, Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Financial Control, Follow Through, Fuel Cell, Human Machine Interface (HMI), Interface Programming Languages, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Negotiation Skills, Power Generation, Problem Solving Skills, Product Development, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Programmable Logic Device, Requirements Management, Research & Development (R&D), Schematics, Software Administration, Software Development, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Sustainability, Switchgear, System Architecture, System Operations, Systems Analysis, Systems Maintenance, Technical Leadership, Touchscreens, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Mankato, MN
POSTED
2 days ago

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 coordinate 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.Equal Opportunity Statement Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.Job Category Electrical and ElectronicsLocation Mankato, MNPay Range $114,400 - $185,900 annually#J-18808-Ljbffr

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