Application Engineer

Job Description

Why join 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 work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Position Summary

The Application Engineer (Electrical & Automation) supports the integration, testing and application of electrical and automation systems within complex power and energy solutions.

This is a hands-on engineering role working across electrical power systems, control systems and automation interfaces. The role involves supporting system integration, troubleshooting, testing and commissioning activities while working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams and customers.

The position is ideal for engineers with experience in electrical power systems, PLC/automation, industrial control systems, or commissioning environments .

What you will be doing:

Electrical & Automation Engineering

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

System architecture drawings

Support integration of electrical and automation systems within power generation and industrial applications .

System Integration & Application Engineering

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

Testing, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

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

Verification & Compliance

Support verification and validation activities to ensure systems meet performance and safety requirements

Ensure compliance with Rolls-Royce engineering standards and applicable regulations

Collaboration & Customer Support

Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams including electrical, controls and mechanical engineers

Support customer technical discussions and provide application engineering support

Communicate technical information clearly to internal teams and customers

Position requirements:

Education / Work Experience / Skills

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 & Technical Skills

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

Engineering & Problem-Solving Capability

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

Communication & Collaboration

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

About mtu Power Systems

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 digitalization 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 excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Job Category

Mechanical Systems

Posting Date

25 Jun 2026; 00:06