Service Technician

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Job Description

Title:

Service Technician
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.
Additional Location Opportunity:
Charleston, South Carolina

Key Accountabilities:

Service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul engines, propulsion systems and their electronic systems adhering to all safety guidelines and in accordance with RRS Code of Conduct
Provide on-site work, maintain active list of project timelines and prioritize job tasks
Request parts and tools to perform job functions
Source local vendors required for field service in cooperation with purchasing
Inspect parts to assure conformance to specification
Perform field inspections of failed parts and write reports to avoid future incidents
Maintain engine, vessel and equipment log books
Maintain detailed records of daily activities
Prepare work estimates
Commission and operate engines and propulsion systems
Instrument propulsion systems and record test data
Work with product groups on product design development
Write and provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins
Instruct customers in safe engine operation, shutdown procedures and troubleshooting
Mentor and provide technical assistance to other service personnel
Analyze technical data and remain technically current.
Always maintain a clean and safe work area
Promote a safety and compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct
Perform special projects
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
Two years mechanical trade school or Associate's Degree in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology and 3 years field service, mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience; or 7 years field service, mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience
Ability to travel 70-100% on short notice domestic and international
Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong experience in the testing of diesel engine components
Strong skills in the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation and electronic engine controls
Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools
Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
Strong knowledge of internal combustion engine operations
Strong knowledge in technical language and engineering terminology
Strong knowledge in the practical principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics
Strong proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment
Good oral and written communication skills
Good factory representation, customer service and interpersonal skills
Good organizational, planning and follow up skills

Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills when problems are very complex
Good knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time
Proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite

Experience with MTU engines and electronics
Proficiency in utilizing precision measurement tools, including dial gauges, bore gauges, and micrometers, to ensure exceptional accuracy
CAD software proficiency
Experience in operating fork lift trucks
Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton
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.

Job Category
Field Services
Job Posting Date         06 Jan 2026; 00:01
Pay Range         $66,745 - $100,118-Annually

Location:

San Leandro, CA
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…