Controls Engineer Specialist

Job Description Title: Controls Engineer Specialist 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 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 co-ordinate 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 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 26 Jun 2026; 00:06 Pay Range $114,400 - $185,900-Annually Location: Mankato, MN Benefits Rolls