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Sr. Controls Engineer - Power Systems Job Functions: Job Summary This position performs engineering work related to research, designing, and development of new products and interfacing of the Power systems related to Diesel Genset and Microgrid. Job Functions (Essential) Be the Architect for development of power conversion-based applications & grids incl. algorithms & software Define technical requirement for selection of power electronic manufacturer and steering the manufacturers during course of the projects & applications Develop the systems Sizing and selection of power electronics components (including auxiliary circuits, filter, transformers, etc.) Design controls systems for Research and Development programs Develop special customer applications for Genset paralleling systems Establish systematic testing and validation regimes including corresponding laboratory set-up for the developed solutions Design interfaces between various proprietary hardware (ECU's, Gen control panels, PLC's, HMI's) Work directly with controls and governor manufacturers to improve functionality and mitigate issues Develop simulation interface between electrical and mechanical applications in Genset systems Analyze voltage regulators, control panels, engine ECUs, PLC's, and other protective relays Complete work according to standard engineering principles and practices Responsible for following the ERP procedures per the company's quality system Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct. Perform special projects as required Posting Title: Sr. Controls Engineer - Power Systems Location: MTU Onsite Energy (Mankato, MN) Functional Area: Engineering FLSA Code: EXEMPT Employment Type: OED - Exempt Qualifications: Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Required: Bachelor's degree Electrical or Electronics Engineering and 5 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience, or 9 years of Controls, Electrical, or Automation engineering experience Excellent experience in grid-tied AC-DC power converters and DC-DC power converters Excellent knowledge of power conversion/drives platform and other available solutions Experience in filter design and transformer selection for power conversion projects (both AC and DC) Excellent knowledge of corresponding vendor specific programming tools for power conversion components Excellent understanding of standard fault scenarios and corresponding solutions in electrical systems including power electronics Strong experience with national and regional grid codes is a hard requirement (i.e., UL1741 (SA&SB), IEEE 1547) is a plus Strong experience in embedded code development (programming languages C or AutoCAD generations) or 2+ years' experience required in HIL, MIL and SIL is a plus Excellent ability to organize and manage multiple priorities Excellent ability to read and interpret general procedures and speak fluent English Excellent ability to read and interpret single line diagrams and ladder diagrams Work Environment: Work Environment Work Conditions: Office environment While performing duties of this position, an employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to manipulate small items such as a keyboard or mouse Occasionally required to stand, reach, and / or grasp Frequently required to walk within the work environment There are no specific vision requirements Equipment: Computer, Copier, Phone, Fax Shift: Office (First) Job Type: Regular Work Schedule: Full Time Sr. Controls Engineer - Power Systems | MTU Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity