Testing Engineer - Military Engines

Location: Aiken

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Title: Testing Engineer-Military Engines

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:

• Support, prepare and perform diesel engine development, calibration and engineering support work in an engine dynamometer test cell, on HiL/MiL systems and if necessary, in the field.
  Focus is on diesel engines for military applications. Depending on the business situation, the same scope of work on commercial heavy-duty diesel engines is expected.
• Prepare, support and perform commissioning of prototype engines/vehicles and early production units together with the customer and their sub-contractors with regards to our scope for applications including but not limited to wheeled/tracked military vehicles, mining equipment, marine, rail, and oil and gas.
• Support customers in case of irregularities. Support and troubleshoot field failures.
• Facilitate communication between customer and different engineering groups.
• Ability to read and understand controller wiring diagrams and integration including ability to make custom harnesses for vehicle and test benches. Experience at CAN-Bus troubleshooting and monitoring.
• Provide field support for After Sales and Applications departments whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Communicate and consult with Engineering and Design departments worldwide.
• Provide support for production and train production staff whenever complex issues require engineering support.
• Maintains daily record of work hours by job number for budgeting & auditing purposes
• Document the preparation, execution and analysis of tasks performed according to engineering standards.
• Manage, track and communicate project status and assist in managing project budget and project forecast.
• Mentor and train less experienced engineers
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Promote a compliance culture and live the latter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct.
• Perform special projects as required.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Automotive Engineering and 3 years of engineering experience testing combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field; or 7 years of engineering experience testing combustion engines in a dynamometer test cell and in the field.
• “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.” 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of the principles and complete operation of internal combustion engines and diesel engine technology
• Experience diagnosing diesel engines in test cells and installed in a vehicle
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components of diesel engines
• Good knowledge of engine control units and their operation
• Good knowledge of using a Computer, Copier, Phone, Cell Phone, Fax
• Experience with engine-specific instrumentation, data acquisition systems, signal processing and data management
• Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems
• Strong knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils
• Good project management skills.
• Good organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong work and time management skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time
• Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range
• Must be available to work flexible hours including night shifts and weekends
• U.S. Citizenship required as this position occasionally will be working under a government contract
• Ability to travel 50-80% on short notice domestic and international
• Strong ability to adapt to new circumstances quickly
• Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical engineering or related field
• Knowledge of MTU, Daimler, and Detroit Diesel Controllers
• Experience with ETAS INCA, MTU Diasys and Xentry
• Knowledge of test cell automation systems
• Experience working with authorities/military customers
• MTU product knowledge
• Experience in operating fork lift trucks
• Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton
• Strong knowledge, experience and skills in installing and repairing diesel engines – especially in confined spaces
• Proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment
• Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools

Work Environment:

Distribution of work assignment:

• 20% cubical workplace (project planning and management, data analysis, coordination of assignment, etc.)
• 80% Test Center (in-house test cell, test cell at a third-party provider, field test site, etc.), shop and field conditions common with working on prototype vessels

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.

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.