About the role

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Application Engineer (Electrical & Automation) at Rolls-Royce Power Systems, supporting integration, testing, and application of electrical and automation systems for power generation and industrial solutions. The role involves hands-on work with electrical power systems, PLC/automation, and commissioning, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers.

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Key Responsibilities

Support the integration and application of electrical and automation systems including electrical power distribution systems, control and automation systems, PLC-based control architecture, electrical panels and control panels, instrumentation and industrial electrical systems
Review and interpret technical documentation such as electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system architecture drawings
Support integration of electrical and automation systems within power generation and industrial applications
Translate project and customer requirements into practical engineering solutions
Support system integration across electrical, automation and mechanical interfaces
Participate in technical design reviews and system integration discussions
Work closely with internal engineering teams and project stakeholders
Support FAT, SAT, testing and commissioning activities where required
Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and automation issues
Support corrective actions and technical resolution during system integration
Assist with technical documentation and commissioning reports
Support verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline
Strong fresh graduates may be considered if they demonstrate relevant electrical and automation focus through projects, internships, or industrial exposure
Experience in electrical engineering, automation engineering, application engineering, or system integration roles
Hands-on exposure to electrical and automation systems, such as power systems or power distribution, control systems/automation, electrical panels, instrumentation, or industrial electrical systems, testing, commissioning, or troubleshooting activities
Familiarity with control systems, automation concepts, or PLC-based systems is strongly preferred
Experience or exposure to industrial, power generation, marine, or infrastructure environments is an advantage
Strong technical problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and structured troubleshooting
Ability to work in structured engineering environments with defined processes and governance
Comfortable working across system interfaces and managing technical complexity
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-disciplinary and geographically distributed teams
Customer-facing mindset with the ability to support technical discussions and application decisions