About the role

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The Application Engineer (Electrical & Automation) at Rolls-Royce Power Systems designs, integrates, tests, and commissions electrical and automation systems for power generation and industrial applications. This hands-on role involves working across the full engineering lifecycle, from requirements definition to customer-facing technical support, collaborating with cross-functional teams.

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Key Responsibilities

Support the design, integration, and application of electrical and automation systems, including power distribution systems, control and automation architecture, instrumentation and control interfaces, and electrical panels.
Review and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system layouts.
Support electrical and automation integration within power generation and industrial systems.
Translate customer and project requirements into practical electrical and automation solutions.
Support system-level integration activities across electrical, controls, and mechanical interfaces.
Participate in technical design reviews, ensuring alignment with system architecture and engineering standards.
Support and participate in FAT, SAT, testing, commissioning, and site activities (as applicable).
Perform technical troubleshooting and root cause analysis for electrical and automation issues.
Support corrective actions and technical resolutions across the product and project lifecycle.
Support verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet defined performance, safety, and regulatory requirements.
Ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce engineering standards, quality requirements, and applicable electrical/automation regulations.
Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, project managers, and customers.

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.
Hands-on exposure to 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.