Power Electronics Engineer

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Job Description

Title: Power Electronics Engineer

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 performs engineering work related to research, designing, and development of new products and interfacing of the Power systems related to Diesel Genset,Utility and Microgrid.

Key Accountabilities

• Be the Architect for development of power conversion-based applications & grids incl. algorithms & software
• Define technical requirement for selection of power electronic manufacturer and steering the manufacturers during course of the projects & applications
• Develop the systems Sizing and selection of power electronics components (including auxiliary circuits, filter, transformers, etc.)
• Design controls systems for Research and Development programs
• Develop special customer applications for Genset paralleling systems
• Establish systematic testing and validation regimes including corresponding laboratory set-up for the developed solutions
• Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU's, Gen control panels, PLC's, HMI's)
• Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues
• Develop simulation interface between electrical and mechanical applications in Genset systems
• Analyze voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC's, and other protective relays
• Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices
• Responsible for following the ERP procedures per the company's quality system
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special 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 Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience, or 9 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent experience in grid-tied AC-DC power converters and DC-DC power converters
• Excellent knowledge of power conversion/drives platform and other available solutions
• Experience in filter design and transformer selection for power conversion projects (both AC and DC)
• Excellent knowledge of corresponding vendor specific programming tools for power conversion components
• Excellent understanding of standard fault scenarios and corresponding solutions in electrical systems including power electronics
• Strong experience with national and regional grid codes is a hard requirement (i.e., UL1741 (SA&SB), IEEE 1547) is a plus
• Strong experience in embedded code development (programming languages C or AutoCAD generations) or 2 years' experience required in HIL, MIL and SIL is a plus
• Excellent ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Excellent ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English
• Excellent ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and ladder diagrams
  
  

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

Electrical and Electronics

Job Posting Date

03 Dec 2025; 00:12

Pay Range

$70,629 - $114,772-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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.