Control System Architect

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Cook up development of control system architectures and configurations which meet client objectives on paralleled power system projects, while leveraging products within the RRSA portfolio.
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert for 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 (such as hyperscale datacenter customers) on a global scale.
• Be 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.

Requirements

• Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship.
• 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.
• 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…
• 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.

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.