Application Engineer

Job Description

Title: Applications Engineer - Rail

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 work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth. As an Applications Engineer for Rail, you will support customers with installation and development projects for new and repowered equipment. Provide project management support from concept through delivery. You will be accountable for ensuring that customer commitments are met in full, measured against agreed HSE, quality, cost, delivery, people, and responsiveness standards.

Position Summary:

Responsible for managing Rail system projects from concept to delivery, understanding customer needs, and ensuring compliance with processes across North and Latin America. Acts as a technical liaison between sales, development, and our customers which include Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and our distribution network. Ensures accurate documentation, process adherence, and alignment with company policies, ethics, and business objectives.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide technical sales and engineering support, analyze customer requirements, develop tailored solutions, and deliver product training for sales teams, distributors, and strategic customers.
• Lead Rail system projects from concept to delivery, overseeing scheduling, budgeting, design, prototyping, SAP scope of supply, product modelling, validation and field testing.
• Support emissions compliance testing, manage engines and automation portfolios, gather customer requirements for new Rail products, and track resolution of engine issues.
• Release customer-specific engine calibrations within engineering limits, provide field and commissioning support, assist with troubleshooting and acceptance testing, and support hazard and risk analyses.
• Support the development and maintenance of Rail documentation, including maintenance schedules and parts catalogs.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical / electrical.
• Five (5) years of experience with installation, start-up, and testing of diesel engines
• Strong familiarity with Rail equipment and operations
• Excellent knowledge of principles and operation of internal Combustion Engines (ICE)
• Ability to travel - domestic and international (50%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong project management experience
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Familiarity with CAN bus protocols and tools
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software

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.

Job Posting Date

08 Jul 2026; 00:07

Pay Range

$98,566 - $160,169-Annually

Location:

Novi, MI

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, and employment type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus 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 clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.