Job Description

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Only candidates with the legal right to work in Indonesia 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

We are looking for an Application Engineer to support the growth of our PowerGen and Sustainable Solutions business in Indonesia.

This is an office-based technical pre-sales role, where you will act as a technical subject matter expert (SME) partnering closely with the Sales team to develop technically sound, commercially competitive, and customer-aligned solutions.

You will provide customer-facing technical support across the full spectrum of application engineering activities, including equipment sizing, system configuration, integration support, and preparation of technical proposals, drawings, and tender documentation.

This role is ideal for candidates with strong experience in power generation systems, technical sales support, and application engineering, especially within the 13MW diesel and gas generator range.

What You Will Be Doing

Technical Sales Support & Solutioning

Act as the technical SME, partnering with Sales to support customer solutioning and technical engagement.
Work closely with Sales Managers to identify customer requirements and propose suitable technical solutions.
Provide technical expertise in sizing, application, configuration, and system integration of equipment and complete system solutions.

Proposals, Drawings & Tender Support

Develop and deliver technical proposals for bids and tenders, including drawings, calculations, and supporting documentation in compliance with client specifications.
Support bid and tender processes by contributing to solution shaping and supporting pricing strategies through technical documentation and equipment selections.

Customer Engagement & Technical Presentations

Participate in meetings, site visits, customer presentations, and negotiations, communicating technical solutions in clear, business-focused language.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, consultants, and contractors.

Application Engineering & Compliance

Provide application guidance including load assessments, sizing recommendations, and ensuring compliance with local regulations, standards, and codes relevant to system integration and installation.
Coordinate with engineering and project teams to validate feasibility, technical risks, scope alignment, and cost implications.

Sales Cycle Technical Ownership

Act as the key technical liaison during the sales cycle, ensuring customer confidence and technical credibility.
Support product demonstrations, factory witness tests (when required), and customer technical training sessions.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

Stay updated on market trends and competitor offerings within energy and power solutions, including control systems and emissions requirements.
Support internal and external audits and ensure activities align with company policies, quality standards, compliance requirements, and HSE practices.
Support additional technical assignments as required by the business.

Experience

Position requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience in generator sales support, application engineering, power generation solutioning, or related roles.
Proven track record of supporting technical sales processes from lead stage to order closure.
Experience supporting technical proposals and tender documentation will be highly advantageous.

Technical Knowledge

Strong knowledge of diesel and gas generator technologies, ideally in the 13MW range, including awareness of switchgear and electrical systems integration.
Strong technical understanding of power generation systems, including system interfaces, interactions, and integration requirements.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical details into customer value and benefits.
Strong stakeholder management skills, comfortable engaging customers and internal teams across different levels.
Strong customer focus and relationship-building capabilities.

Working Style

Strong team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Strong problem-solving capabilities and ability to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Ability to manage multiple technical proposals and deadlines with strong attention to detail and responsiveness.

Education & Tools

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, or related discipline.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Proficiency in AutoCAD layouts and Microsoft Office tools.
Familiarity with SAP is preferred.

Preferred Background (Highly Relevant Profiles)

Candidates with experience in any of the following will be highly relevant:

Generator of OEM environment and/or exposure to major brands such as Cummins, Caterpillar, MTU, Kohler, or similar.
Power generation solutioning for industrial plants, mission-critical infrastructure, or complex customer installations.
Experience supporting tender documentation and technical proposal development in an EPC, consultant-led, or contractor-led environment.

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.

Type of Contract

Permanent

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