Application Engineer (Electrical & Automation)

Location: Singapore

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Tukang, Singapore (West)

Only candidates with the legal right to work in Singapore will be considered. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.

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) plays a key role in the design, integration, testing, and commissioning of electrical and automation systems within complex power and energy solutions.

This role is hands-on and application-focused, working across the full engineering lifecycle from requirements definition and electrical design support through to system integration, testing, troubleshooting, and customer-facing technical support.

The role works closely with customers, internal engineering teams (electrical, controls, mechanical, software), and project stakeholders to deliver robust, compliant, and reliable electrical and automation solutions.

What you will be doing:

Electrical & Automation Engineering

• Support the design, integration, and application of electrical and automation systems, including:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Control and automation architecture
  • Instrumentation and control interfaces
  • Electrical panels, control panels, and system interfaces
• Review and interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system layouts
• Support electrical and automation integration within power generation and industrial systems

System Integration & Application Engineering

• 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

Testing, Commissioning & Troubleshooting

• 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

Verification, Validation & Compliance

• 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
• Support management activities, including technical assessments and design approvals

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, project managers, and customers
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support customer technical discussions related to electrical and automation systems

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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

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