Sr. Application Engineer

Title: Sr. Application 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.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical sales support directly and indirectly to customers and distribution partners
• Conduct Mining system development and project management support from concept through delivery with a focus on scheduling, budgeting, detailed design, prototyping, SAP scope definitions, product model creation, validation testing, and field testing
• Participate in customer technical meetings, provide technical documentation, analyze customer/OEM requirements, developing technical solutions and drafting support to develop technical order specifications
• Perform technical order management for custom systems and project systems business orders, release new options and review orders for accuracy
• Release customer specific engine calibrations, within Application Engineering parameter limits, and provide field support for electronic issues
• Support engine and systems acceptance testing for first of class commissioning or by special order
• Develop and provide technical product training to Sales, Rolls-Royce Solutions Distributors and strategic customers
• Provide troubleshooting and commissioning support for customer projects and work with Service on field solutions
• Provide strategic application engineering support by releasing product options and cross releases where possible
• Provide field testing support to ensure products remain in compliance with emissions regulations
• Provide expert product knowledge support to service and distribution via troubleshooting and change management
• Support Hazards and Risk analyses and safety plans as applications expert
• Support engines, systems, and automation portfolio management as applications expert
• Provide customer requirements for new product developments in Mining applications
• Develop and maintain Mining documentation, including sales presentations, product flyers, technical data sheets, 3D and 2D drawings, installation and commissioning manuals, and operating manuals
• Support the development of Mining service documentation including maintenance schedules and parts catalogs
• Perform sustaining engineering activities in support of Mining applications
• Track resolution of assigned engine Series problems and enhancements
• Provide management with regular reports on project work plans and status for information and resource management purposes
• Maintain a neat workplace and organized information files pertaining to project work assignments
• Maintain a daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes
• Promote a compliance culture 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 in mechanical / electrical engineering, and 5 years of experience in mechanical / electrical engineering; or 9 years of experience in mechanical / electrical engineering.
• Five (5) years of experience with installation, start-up, and testing of diesel engines
• Ability to travel - domestic and international (50%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong familiarity with Mining equipment and operations
• Excellent knowledge of principles and operation of internal combustion engines
• Excellent knowledge of drafting nomenclature and conventions
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong project management experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with mtu products
• Familiarity with CAN bus (J1939) protocol and CAN bus tools
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software

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 $100,083 - $150,125-Annually Novi, MI

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.