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Working at Rolls-Royce

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    As a Control System Architect at Rolls-Royce in Mankato, MN, you will act as the technical expert leading the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex customized control platforms for diesel, gas, and energy storage systems. This full-time role requires high levels of client interaction and global coordination, offering a salary range of $114,400 to $185,900 annually with a 30% travel requirement.

    Requirements

    • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering.
    • 7 years of control system design and engineering experience.
    • Experience paralleling generator sets via electronic controls.
    • Knowledge of SEP2, DNP3, or SunSpec Modbus communications protocols.
    • Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (30%).
    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

    Skills & Responsibilities

    • Control System Design: Coordinate development of control system architectures and configurations that meet client objectives on paralleled power system projects.
    • Technical Expertise: Serve as Subject Matter Expert for formal specification, design, authoring of test scripts, and troubleshooting of control systems.
    • Global Collaboration: Support Sales, R&D, Production, and After-sales/Service teams by coordinating with custom engineering groups internationally.
    • Compliance and Procedures: Follow ERP procedures, HSE guidelines, and the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
    • Potential transition routes: People from Senior Electrical Engineering or Power Systems Integration roles may bring relevant control system design experience, alongside meeting the mandatory engineering degree requirement.

    Job description

    Job Description

    Title: Control Systems Architect

    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 the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex customized control platforms for combinations of diesel genset, gas genset, energy storage systems, and other power products within the RRSA portfolio. The position requires high levels of client interactions, coordination with product R&D, and custom engineering teams within Augsburg, Liege, Friedrichshafen, and Mankato developing controls solutions driven by market demand.

    Key Accountabilities:

    • Coordinate development of control system architectures and configurations which 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 of test scripts, and validation of design. Act as the Subject Matter Expert for coordinating maintenance and/or troubleshooting of control systems for complex power generation solutions. This includes supporting Sales, Research & Development, Production, After-sales/Service, and ongoing dialogue with various client types (such as hyperscale datacenter customers) on a global scale.
    • Serve as the control systems technical leader for Project Specific Business – Diesel, Gas, & Kinetic Power Packs to align global strategies on client platforms which already have, or will have, identical/ 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 live the letter & spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
    • Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned. 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, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering and 7 years of control system design and engineering experience.
    • Experience paralleling generator sets via electronic controls
    • Knowledge of SEP2, DNP3, or SunSpec Modbus communications protocols.
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    Rolls-Royce

    Control System Architect

    Mankato, Minnesota
    $114,400 - $185,900 / year
  • Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (30%).
  • Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience programming ancillary equipment for industrial application – such as cooling modules, chillers, fans, etc…
    • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point to point diagrams and shop drawings.
    • Strong Computer Skills: MS Office 365, ERP systems (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.
    • Excellent analytical abilities and creative problem-solving skills to quickly gather facts and draw conclusions when situations are extremely complex.

    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 Posting Date

    04 Nov 2026; 00:11

    Pay Range

    Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted 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, and employment type.

    The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

    We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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