Service Technician

Job Description

Title:

Service Technician

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Additional Location Opportunity:
Charleston, South Carolina

Key Accountabilities:

* Service, troubleshoot, repair and overhaul engines, propulsion systems and their electronic systems adhering to all safety guidelines and in accordance with RRS Code of Conduct

* Provide on-site work, maintain active list of project timelines and prioritize job tasks

* Request parts and tools to perform job functions

* Source local vendors required for field service in cooperation with purchasing

* Inspect parts to assure conformance to specification

* Perform field inspections of failed parts and write reports to avoid future incidents

* Maintain engine, vessel and equipment log books

* Maintain detailed records of daily activities

* Prepare work estimates

* Commission and operate engines and propulsion systems

* Instrument propulsion systems and record test data

* Work with product groups on product design development

* Write and provide input for updates of service manuals and bulletins

* Instruct customers in safe engine operation, shutdown procedures and troubleshooting

* Mentor and provide technical assistance to other service personnel

* Analyze technical data and remain technically current.

* Always maintain a clean and safe work area

* Promote a safety and compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct

* Perform special projects

Basic Requirements:

* Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

* Two years mechanical trade school or Associate's Degree in Engineering Science or Mechanical Technology and 3 years field service, mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience; or 7 years field service, mechanical or electrical troubleshooting experience

* Ability to travel 70-100% on short notice domestic and international

* Ability to lift, push, pull weights in the 20-60 lb range

Preferred Qualifications:

* Strong experience in the testing of diesel engine components

* Strong skills in the operation and troubleshooting of engines, instrumentation and electronic engine controls

* Strong skills in the use of mechanical and electrical hand tools

* Strong skills in the use of measurement and testing tools for mechanical and electrical systems

* Strong knowledge of internal combustion engine operations

* Strong knowledge in technical language and engineering terminology

* Strong knowledge in the practical principles of electronics, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics

* Strong proven ability to operate machine shop equipment used for fabricating test parts and equipment

* Good oral and written communication skills

* Good factory representation, customer service and interpersonal skills

* Good organizational, planning and follow up skills

* Good analytical and creative problem-solving skills when problems are very complex

* Good knowledge in the physical properties of fuels, coolants, lubricants and oils

* Ability to bend down, stand over, lay down and complete work tasks within the tight confines typical of marine engine compartments and/or engine rooms for long periods of time

* Proficient in the use of a PC and MS Office Suite

* Experience with MTU engines and electronics

* Proficiency in utilizing precision measurement tools, including dial gauges, bore gauges, and micrometers, to ensure exceptional accuracy

* CAD software proficiency

* Experience in operating fork lift trucks

* Experience in rigging of weights up to 1 ton

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

06 Jan 2026; 00:01

Pay Range

$66,745 - $100,118-Annually

Location:

San Leandro, CA

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…