Senior Controls Engineer

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG

Sr. Controls Engineer designing and programming automation systems for power generation, utility, and microgrid applications.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeMankato • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,566 - $160,169 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

programmingPLC programmingstructured text programmingBoolean logicdigital logiccontrol systems designautomation systems developmentsystem integrationvalidationcustomer application development

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationcustomer serviceproject management

Tools & Technologies

MTU controls systemTCP-IPModbusOPC UACAN busdiesel generatorsdistributed energy assetsindustrial communication systemscontrols platformsR&D developments

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Industry Keywords

power generationutility applicationsmicrogrid applicationsgenset manufacturingcontrols architecturedevice communicationcustomer projectsmanufacturers collaborationreliable operationefficient operation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Designing, developing, and programming controls and automation systems for power generation, utility, and microgrid applications
Integrating Electrical systems and industrial communication systems
Ensuring reliable and efficient operation of diesel generators and distributed energy assets
Being the architect for control system platforms
Leveraging global knowledge base to support R&D developments and customized deployments
Developing special customer applications with MTU controls system
Interfacing electrical and mechanical applications and systems with the MTU controls system
Working directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues
Specifying, designing, validating, and maintaining MTU control systems
Assisting all areas of the company with controls related issues
Involving in development and validation of special customer projects as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship
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 manufacturers sites
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
flexible spending account
health savings account
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
long-term incentive plan.