Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Power Electronics Engineer
Design and develop power conversion systems for gensets, utility and microgrid applications.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Power Electronics Engineer role invites you to pioneer the next generation of innovation within an international environment renowned for brilliance. You will develop your skills to the highest levels while contributing to cutting‑edge power solutions. The position focuses on research, design, and development of new products and on interfacing power systems for diesel gensets, utilities, and microgrids. You will work on both hardware and software aspects of power conversion. As the architect of power‑conversion applications, you will define technical requirements, guide manufacturers, size systems, and select components such as filters and transformers. You will design control systems for R&D programs, create custom genset paralleling solutions, and establish testing and validation regimes with laboratory setups. Additionally, you will design interfaces among proprietary hardware, collaborate with controls and governor suppliers, develop electrical‑mechanical simulation models, and analyze voltage regulators, ECUs, PLCs and protective relays while adhering to engineering standards and ERP quality procedures. • Architect power‑conversion applications and grids, including algorithms and software. • Define technical requirements and guide power‑electronics manufacturers throughout projects. • Size systems and select power‑electronics components such as filters and transformers. • Design control systems for R&D programs and custom Genset paralleling applications. • Establish testing and validation procedures with laboratory setups. • Create interfaces between proprietary hardware (ECU, control panels, PLC, HMI). • Collaborate with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality. • Develop simulation interfaces linking electrical and mechanical Genset models. • Analyze voltage regulators, engine ECUs, PLCs and protective relays. • Follow engineering standards, ERP quality procedures and Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸power conversion
- ▸control design
- ▸system sizing
- ▸component selection
- ▸test validation
- ▸simulation modeling
What You Bring
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship and hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with at least five years (or nine years) of controls, electrical or automation experience. Preferred qualifications include extensive work with grid‑tied AC‑DC and DC‑DC converters, strong knowledge of national and regional grid codes (e.g., UL1741, IEEE 1547), filter and transformer design expertise, and proficiency in vendor‑specific programming tools and embedded C development. Experience with HIL, MIL or SIL simulation and the ability to manage multiple priorities, read schematics and communicate fluently in English are also valued. • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. • Bachelor’s in Electrical/Electronics Engineering with ≥5 years (or 9 years) controls/electrical/automation experience. • Strong experience with grid‑tied AC‑DC and DC‑DC converters and national grid codes (UL1741, IEEE 1547). • Expertise in filter design, transformer selection and vendor‑specific programming tools. • Proficient in embedded C code development; 2+ years in HIL/MIL/SIL simulation preferred. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, read single‑line and ladder diagrams, and communicate fluently in English.
Requirements
- ▸us authorized
- ▸electrical bsc
- ▸embedded c
- ▸grid‑tied
- ▸filter design
- ▸hil simulation
Benefits
The role is based in Mankato, MN, with a salary range of $70,629 to $114,772 plus a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive total‑rewards package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement and more. Rolls‑Royce is an equal‑opportunity employer that fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where employees are empowered to grow their careers and make a difference. • Competitive salary $70,629–$114,772, discretionary bonus, and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, etc.). • Located in Mankato, MN; Rolls‑Royce offers an inclusive, innovative work environment.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time