Rolls-Royce plc

Sr. Controls Engineer

Rolls-Royce plc$98K — $160K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
  • 5 years in genset manufacturing or similar industry; 9 years of relevant experience accepted.
  • Required authorization to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
  • Ability to travel 10% for customer and manufacturer site visits.
  • Familiarity with power generation and control systems preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Architect control system platforms for various applications.
  • Leverage global knowledge for R&D and customized deployments.
  • Design interfaces for proprietary hardware components.
  • Develop special customer applications using MTU control systems.
  • Facilitate the integration of electrical and mechanical systems with control systems.
  • Collaborate with manufacturers to enhance control functionalities.
  • Devise strategic plans for problem resolution using data.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive total rewards package including base pay and bonus plan.
  • Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance options.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid Time Off and certain paid holidays offered.
  • Tuition reimbursement and long-term incentive plan available.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Title: Sr. Controls Engineer

This position is responsible for designing, developing, programming of controls and automation systems for power generation, utility, and microgrid applications. The role involves integrating Electrical systems and industrial communication systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation of diesel generators, and distributed energy assets.

Key Accountabilities:
  • Be the architect for control system platforms
  • Leverage global knowledge base to support R&D developments and customized deployments
  • Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU's, Gen control panels, PLC's, HMI's)
  • 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 engineering and 5 years of experience in Genset manufacturing or similar industry; or 9 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to travel 10% to customer and manufactures sites


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in programming using PLC and structure text programming, scripted languages, Boolean/digital logic, etc.
  • Experience using device communication such as TCP-IP, Modbus, OPC UA and CAN bus


Job Category

Software Systems

Job Posting Date

25 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range

$98,566 - $160,169-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, 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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