Job Description

Test Facility Electrical Engineer

Indianapolis, IN

Who We Are:

Whether we’re building the world’s most efficient large aero-engine or supporting NASA missions on the edge of space, Rolls-Royce is all about innovation. We invest over $1 billion every year into research and development and pioneer cutting edge technology. Working at Rolls-Royce means being part of a global team of around 50,000 bold, curious people, creating cleaner, faster, more competitive power. It means looking to the future, and shaping the world we live in.

What You’ll Do:

As a Test Facility Electrical Engineer for Rolls-Royce, you’ll deliver the capability to test products at system, subsystem, and component levels, collecting and validating data to support the verification of product designs. The Test Electrical Systems team is responsible for bringing new test capability to Rolls-Royce and for maintaining reliable test equipment that Rolls-Royce depends upon to pass certification and development testing. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a complex testing environment that will provide both challenging work and development opportunities.

Key Accountabilities:

• Contributes to the design and delivery of electrical test equipment for whole engine and subsystem testing of gas turbines and components, including Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems, electric drive and load absorption systems, large motors, various electrical/electronic control components, and low/medium-voltage electrical power supply and distribution systems.
• Works under limited supervision and guidance to develop solutions to electrical/technical problems of defined scope or limited ambiguity.
• Executes system integration of electrical control components in an industrial test cell environment to validate capabilities and test requirements.
• Performs safety oversight during test facility improvements or test equipment installations and provides direction for internal and/or contracted skilled trades personnel.
• Generates specifications, statements of work (SOW), and cost and schedule estimates; documents work through technical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams and models.
• Communicates openly and frequently with internal customers, teammates, and team leadership; demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing.

Preferred Requirements (not required):

• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience
• Ladder logic programming experience
• Control theory coursework
• Electromechanical devices or power electronics coursework/experience
• Exposure to industrial environments or test experience
• Exposure to NFPA70 National Electric Code (NEC)
• Ability to create electrical drawings or schematics using AutoCAD or similar 2D CAD tool.

Relevant Majors:

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Electrical Engineering Technology
• Computer Engineering Technology
• Other engineering/engineering technology majors considered if candidate has applicable experience or competencies.

Standing/Graduation Eligibility: bachelor’s required at a minimum. Graduating between May 2024 and August 2025.

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Work Authorization Eligibility: U.S. Citizen Only

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy here .

At Rolls-Royce we also support requests for flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable.

Closing Date: October 18th, 2024

Job Posting Date

04 Oct 2024; 00:10

Pay Range

$73,437 - $81,035-Annually

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

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.

Rolls-Royce is one of the world’s leading industrial technology companies. They create power to connect, power and protect society. Focussed on three core areas in Civil Aerospace, Defence and Power Systems, Rolls-Royce are determined to use their position as a global power group to play a role in creating a net zero carbon future for us all.