Controls Engineer Specialist

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Strong Computer Skills: AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD electrical, Programming (Programmable Logic Devices), MS Office and Bluebeam Revu.

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.