Rolls-Royce plc

Sr. Application Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$100K — $162K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • 5 years of relevant engineering experience, or 9 years of combined experience in related fields
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent organizational and project management abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written formats

Responsibilities

  • Manage the design and development of new or existing products
  • Specify and select components for power systems according to engineering guidelines
  • Choose appropriate design concepts and technologies for product innovation
  • Test and validate performance of power systems and components
  • Review product performance and verify through testing
  • Assess reliability of products against specified requirements
  • Complete engineering work according to best practices

Benefits

  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description

Job Description

Title: Sr. Applications Engineer

Position Summary:

This position performs engineering work related to researching, designing, and developing products, components, or portion of major projects.  This position is crucial in interpreting and calculating equations efficiently and effectively.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Manage product design and development for new or existing products
  • Specify, size, and select subsystem components for power systems designs according to Engineering Guidelines
  • Selects correct design concepts and fundamental technology used for new products or improvement for existing products
  • Test and validate top level power systems as well as sub-level power system components
  • Review and verify product performance via testing
  • Assess reliability performance of product versus requirement
  • Analyzes proposals submitted to determine if benefit derived and possible applications justify expenditures
  • Completes work according to standard engineering principles and practices
  • Responsible to follow the company ERP procedures and maintenance as documented
  • Responsible to follow the company quality management procedures as documented
  • Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
  • Perform special projects 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 the Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus 5 years’ experience in Automotive, Mechanical or Electrical engineering or 9 years Automotive, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with any of the following systems: automotive, power generation, energy storage
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
  • Strong project management experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite


Job Category

Validation and Verification

Job Posting Date

29 May 2026; 00:05

Pay Range

$100,083 - $162,635-Annually


Location:

Novi, MI


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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

About Rolls-Royce plc

Rolls-Royce plc is a British multinational engineering company that designs, manufactures, and distributes power systems for aviation, marine, and energy markets. The company was founded in 1904 and is headquartered in London, England. Rolls-Royce is a leading provider of power systems for civil and military aircraft, and is also a major supplier of power systems for marine vessels. The company's energy division provides power systems for the oil and gas industry, as well as for power generation and other industrial applications. Rolls-Royce has operations in over 50 countries and employs over 50,000 people worldwide.
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Industry
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