Title: Sr. Applications Engineer - Mechanical
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Position Summary:
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.
Key Accountabilities:
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 do or coordinate engineering related to ventilation air flow design including static pressure calculations and sound attenuation but also 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 manage 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, 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 bid leveling exercises on vender proposals with purchasing
Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices.
Responsible for following RRSA procedures per the company’s quality system.
Promotes a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
Advise and mentor associate engineers.
Performs special projects as required.
Be the Liaison between sales, internal engineering, project management, and venders
Create and deliver effective presentations to executive management as well as site teams
Review control systems and schemes
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 Engineering, Application Engineering, Combustion Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 5 years of mechanical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering; or 9 years of mechanical engineering experience with design, field service, application, sales or manufacturing engineering.
Willingness to travel for business trips up to 30%.
Preferred Qualifications:
Understanding of design and system capabilities
Excellent applied knowledge about reciprocating internal combustion engines used in genset applications including exhaust treatment technologies
Excellent ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
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 a strategic and functional level.
Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and explain those conclusions to management in form of presentations
Strong computer Skills: MS Office suite, BIM360, drafting tools, CAD software
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Social Skills: Dependability, Versatility, Flexibility, and Team Oriented
Commissioning, testing or site inspection experience
Computer Skills: SAP, Windchill, Creo, MS Project, & collaboration tools
Control systems, PLC, parameter changes
Consulting engineering in MEP or structural capacity
Professional Engineer license [any state]
OSHA30 certificate [ or ability to complete on line training within 60 days of start ]
Project experience
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.
Mechanical Systems
08 Apr 2026; 00:04
$94,160 - $153,010-Annually
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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
