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Sr. Controls Engineer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems
Mankato, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
Job Description

Title: Sr. Controls 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 is responsible for designing, developing, programming of controls and automation systems for power generation, utility, and microgrid applications. The role involves integrating Electrical systems and industrial communication systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation of diesel generators, and distributed energy assets.

Key Accountabilities:


  • Be the architect for control system platforms
  • Leverage global knowledge base to support R&D developments and customized deployments
  • Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU’s, Gen control panels, PLC’s, HMI’s)
  • 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, PLC’s, and other protective relays
  • Work within a global electrical engineering organization and co-ordinate with global team in respective projects
  • Assist all areas of 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 and 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 engineering and 5 years of experience in Genset manufacturing or similar industry; or 9 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to travel 10% to customer and manufactures sites

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience in programming using PLC and structure text programming, scripted languages, Boolean/digital logic, etc.
  • Experience using device communication such as TCP-IP, Modbus, OPC UA and CAN bus

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 Posting Date

25 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range

$98,566 - $160,169-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 and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Salary : $98,566 - $160,169

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