Application Engineer
US$66,500 – US$107,500 / yr base salary
Posted 8 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Associate Applications Engineer - Mechanical”
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- Expected experience
- 2+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$66,500 – US$107,500 / yr |
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Field of studyEngineering
Study levelDoctorate
CertificationsProfessional Engineer, OSHA30 certification
Field of studyAutomotive, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (or related)
Study levelAssociate degree
Job Description
Job Title: Associate Application Engineer – Mechanical
Working Pattern: Full-Time
Working location: Mankato, MN
Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.
Why Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.
You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.
Position Summary
As the Associate Applications Engineer – Mechanical you will assist with the integration of power generation equipment in customer projects by supporting design, documentation, and verification activities. This role collaborates with internal teams and vendors to ensure compliance with industry standards and provides technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
What you will be doing
- Assist with the design and development of walk-in enclosures, housing, and system requirements for generator sets, KPP, BESS, and related systems.
- Support the preparation, submission, and tracking of RFIs, and review C/D&E documents to ensure client expectations and project documentation are met.
- Assist in verifying manufacturing drawings, P&I diagrams, schematics, and data sheets for compliance with design specifications and industry standards.
- Research and analyze requirements from engineering standards, contracts, and proposals; review and compare customer specifications against MTU designs and vendor proposals.
- Support the preparation and finalization of equipment specifications, collaborate with internal teams for component procurement, and coordinate with vendors for production release.
Basic Requirements:
- Associate’s degree in Engineering 2+ years of Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical engineering experience or related field, OR
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, OR
- Master’s degree in Engineering, OR