Sr. Controls Engineer

Title: Sr. Controls Engineer

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Position Summary:

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 (ECUs Gen control panels PLCs HMIs)
• 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 PLCs 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
• Bachelors 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

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected supported and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brandmtu. Through digitalization and electrification we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive powerful and reliable systems based on both gas and diesel engines as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.