Application Engineer - Mechanical

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Applications Engineer - Mechanical

This position is responsible for performing mechanical engineering work related to the integration of power generation equipment in customer projects in connection with Project System Business.

• Works on project design and development for new or existing products.
• Manage the overall PSB Scope and site / building integration.
• Designs walk-in enclosures and housing for generator sets, KPP, BESS, or other systems as needed.
• Define System requirements with clients and coordinate engineering related to ventilation air flow design including static pressure calculations and sound attenuation as well as exhaust, fuel and water piping in accordance with industry codes and standards.
• Develop complete PSB scope from initial ideas to onsite delivery of systems.
• Manage customer requirements and design scope and changes.
• Verifies and confirms manufacturing drawings, P&I diagrams, schematics, data sheets and similar drawings for compliance with design specifications.
• Research and analyze requirements from various engineering standards, contracts and proposal documents.
• Prepare engineering calculations and drawings in accordance with applicable codes and contract requirements, while utilizing industry standard/Rolls‑Royce Solutions America standards.
• Prepare and finalize equipment specifications for major equipment.
• Select effective design concepts and fundamental technology for new products or improvement of existing products.
• Review and compare customer specifications against MTU designs and equipment vendor proposals.
• Lead or participate in bid‑leveling exercises on vendor proposals with purchasing.
• Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices.
• Responsible for following RRSA procedures per the company’s quality system.
• Advise and mentor associate engineers.
• Serve as liaison between sales, internal engineering, project management, and vendors.
• Create and deliver effective presentations to executive management as well as site teams.
• Review control systems and schemes.

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. The company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Application Engineering, Combustion Engineering or equivalent and 3 years of mechanical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering; or 7 years of mechanical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering.
• Willingness to travel for business trips up to 30%.

• Understanding of design and system capabilities.
• Excellent applied knowledge about reciprocating internal combustion engines used in genset applications including exhaust treatment technologies.
• Strong ability to read and interpret P&I diagrams and manufacturing drawings.
• Fundamental knowledge of AC and DC electricity.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings such as single line diagrams and point‑to‑point drawings.
• Experience in mechanical systems control systems.
• Strong ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both strategic and functional levels.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and explain those conclusions to management in the form of presentations.
• Strong computer skills: MS Office suite, BIM
  360, drafting tools, CAD software.
• Social skills:
  Dependability, versatility, flexibility, and team‑oriented.
• Commissioning, testing or site inspection experience.
• Computer skills: SAP, Windchill, Creo, MS Project, and collaboration tools.
• Control systems, PLC, parameter changes.
• Consulting engineering in MEP or structural capacity.
• Professional Engineer license in any state.
• OSHA
  30 certificate or ability to complete online training within 60 days of start.
• Project experience.

Mankato, MN

$73,120 - $118,820 annually

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, and employment type.

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