Controls Engineer Specialist

Overview

Title: Controls Engineer Specialist

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Position Summary
This position is a technical expert leading position in the researching, designing, and development of new products and interfacing the control systems related to systems operation. It also serves as a lead for the development of software for sustainable solutions.

• Be the lead architect for both control system platforms and HMI multi touchscreen development platform generator panel and SCADA cabinets.
• Be the technical lead for development of controller software for sustainable solutions like Microgrids, Battery Containers and Fuel Cells.
• Manage the specification of interfaces between MTU hardware (ECUs, control panels, PLCs) and balance of plant systems such as switch gear and power distribution systems on a global level.
• 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 coordinate with global team in respective projects.
• Assist all areas of the 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 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 Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 7 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience; or 11 years of electrical/controls or electronics engineering experience.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (20%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent technical knowledge of control systems for gas and diesel fueled power generation systems for continuous, standby and mission critical applications including subsystems such as switch gear, transformer stations / substations, grid interconnections and controls for island and microgrid solutions.
• Excellent knowledge of power generation and distribution systems.
• Excellent analytical abilities and creative problem-solving skills to quickly gather facts and draw conclusions when situations are extremely complex.
• Excellent ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point to point diagrams and shop drawings.
• Excellent ability to work independently and effectively with others.
• Excellent organization, planning and follow-up skills.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Strong computer skills:
  AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD electrical, programming (Programmable Logic Devices), MS Office and Bluebeam Revu.

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 opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Posting Date: 26 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range: $114,400 - $185,900 - 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 and employment type.

The Business Unit: Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter.