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Control System Architect

AI summary of the role

This role is a technical expert leading the design and configuration of complex control platforms for diesel genset, gas genset, and energy storage systems within Rolls-Royce Power Systems.

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What you’ll do

  • Coordinate development of control system architectures and configurations for paralleled power system projects leveraging the RRSA portfolio.
  • Serve as the technical expert for specification, design, test script authoring, and validation of control systems for complex power generation solutions.
  • Act as the control systems technical leader for Project Specific Business – Diesel, Gas, & Kinetic Power Packs to align global strategies on client platforms.
  • Support Sales, R&D, Production, After-sales/Service, and dialogue with hyperscale datacenter customers on a global scale.

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Automotive Engineering and 7 years of control system design and engineering experience.
  • Experience paralleling generator sets via electronic controls.
  • Knowledge of SEP2, DNP3, or SunSpec Modbus communications protocols.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (30%).

Technologies

SEP2 · DNP3 · SunSpec Modbus · SAP · JDE · SEL AcSELerator · B&R Automation Studio · ERP · MS Office 365

About Rolls-Royce

Designs and services mission-critical power and propulsion systems for civil aviation, defence, submarines, marine/industrial power, data-center backup, and emerging SMR markets.

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Job Description Title: Control Systems Architect 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 a technical expert leading the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex customized control platforms for combinations of diesel genset, gas genset, energy storage systems, and other power products within the RRSA portfolio. The position requires high levels of client interactions, coordination with product R&D, and custom engineering teams within Augsburg, Liege, Friedrichshafen, and Mankato developing controls solutions driven by market demand. Key Accountabilities: Coordinate development of control system architectures and configurations which meet client
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Job Description Title: Control Systems Architect 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 a technical expert leading the design, configuration, implementation, and support of complex customized control platforms for combinations of diesel genset, gas genset, energy storage systems, and other power products within the RRSA portfolio. The position requires high levels of client interactions, coordination with product R&D, and custom engineering teams within Augsburg, Liege, Friedrichshafen, and Mankato developing controls solutions driven by market demand. Key Accountabilities: Coordinate development of control system architectures and configurations which meet client objectives on paralleled power system projects, while leveraging products within the RRSA portfolio. Serve as the technical expert for formal specification, design, authoring of test scripts, and validation of design. Act as the Subject Matter Expert for coordinating maintenance and/or troubleshooting of control systems for complex power generation solutions. This includes supporting Sales, Research & Development, Production, After-sales/Service, and ongoing dialogue with various client types (such a [... source excerpt omitted ...] enter customers) on a global scale. Serve as the control systems technical leader for Project Specific Business – Diesel, Gas, & Kinetic Power Packs to align global strategies on client platforms which already have, or will have, identical/ similar installations globally. Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices. Follow the ERP procedures per the company’s quality system. Follow applicable HSE procedures and work instructions associated with facility or project mandates. Promote a compliance culture in areas of responsibility and live the letter & spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct. Perform special projects and other related duties a [... source excerpt omitted ...] enerator sets via electronic controls Knowledge of SEP2, DNP3, or SunSpec Modbus communications protocols. Ability and willingness to travel for business trips (30%). Preferred Qualifications: Experience programming ancillary equipment for industrial application – such as cooling modules, chillers, fans, etc… Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, line diagrams, ladder diagrams, point to point diagrams and shop drawings. Strong Computer Skills: MS Office 365, ERP systems (SAP or JDE) Service/or Test experience Genset control software experience SEL AcSELerator software experience B&R Automation Studio experience Knowledge of power generation and distribution sy

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