Job DescriptionTitle: Sr. Service Engineer - Electronics This position performs field service engineering work related to control system products of custom power systems applications. This includes complex troubleshooting, inspections, specialized testing and on-site commissioning.
Key Accountabilities: - Troubleshoot complex product problems and concerns related to genset controls, automation, and other electronic control and operating systems for different applications. This includes working with complex relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, high voltage circuit breaker and switchgear testing, all equipment associated with substation equipment testing.
- Determine cause of product problems and failures through failure analysis, research and applying engineering principles.
- Check component parts to assure conformance to specification.
- Perform field inspections of failed systems to identify primary cause and reduce future incidents.
- Diagnose electronic engine control/automation systems and troubleshoot these systems as they are applied in different applications.
- Provide technical assistance to engineers in the design and build up of hardware and software
- Provide technical assistance to field personnel, distributors and customers to address power train and automation concerns.
- Analyze customer design proposals, specifications, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Verify results and quality of field service technician's work
- Provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins
- Design service tools for new and existing products
- Maintain detailed records of daily activities
- 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 Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering and 5 years of failure analysis and electronic controls service engineering experience; or 9 years of failure analysis and electronic controls service engineering experience
- Willingness to travel on short notice. Travel up to 50% or more.
Preferred Qualifications: - Strong knowledge on PLC programming and debugging the code- Specifically B&R PLC and associated Automation software and related hardware components.
- Strong knowledge in Communication protocols including Modbus, TCP/IP, BACnet, UDP, FTP.
- Strong familiarity with networks including architecture study, configuration study of switches, routers and troubleshooting communication related issues on complicated network topologies.
- Experience in communication protocol converters/gateways like SMC, Anybus, Redlion, Moxa, Phoenix.
- Strong programming knowledge in Structed Text or C language, basics of python is preferred.
- Prior understanding and working with Basler Electric Controls and its associated Software.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills in electrical control systems.
- Strong troubleshooting capabilities: complex relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, high voltage circuit breaker and switchgear testing, all equipment associated with substation equipment testing.
- Power systems: fundamentals, paralleling system management, power electronics
- Strong knowledge of switchgear, modular controls cabinets, voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs and other protective relays
- Working knowledge of AC Voltages up to 13800 volts
Job CategoryEngineering for Services
Job Posting Date28 May 2026; 00:05
Pay Range$103,576 - $168,311-Annually
Location:Novi, MI
BenefitsRolls-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.
