Mechanical Engineering Associate Jobs in Minnesota

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 willassistwith 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

• Assistwith 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.
• Assistin 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 forcomponentprocurement, 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
• JD/PhD in Engineering, OR

Preferred Requirements:

• Proficiencyin MS Office suite, BIM360, drafting tools, CAD software, SAP, Windchill, Creo, MS Project, and engineering collaboration tools.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and/or OSHA30 certification.

• Hands-on experience with control systems, PLC programming, and parameter changes.

• Experience working with reciprocating internal combustion engines and exhaust gas treatment systems.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It's a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you're driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Infinite Potential

Closing date: August 21, 2026

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.