Electrical Genset design and controls engineer

Rolls-Royce; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is hiring for the position of Electrical Genset design and controls engineer in Pune, India. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5-8 years of experience in generator control systems and panel design.

This role involves designing control systems for gensets and ensuring compliance with CE safety regulations. Strong teamwork and effective communication skills in English are required for this position, alongside familiarity with industry standards and protocols.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in generator control systems and panel design.
• Proficient in various communication protocols, including CAN and Modbus.
• Strong understanding of international electrical standards.

Responsibilities

• Design control systems for stationary applications, mainly gensets up to 1000 kVA.
• Ensure CE and low-voltage safety compliance for all control panels.
• Select appropriate genset controllers for applications.

Skills

Generator control systems

Panel design

DFMEA

BMS communication protocols

SAP

Eplan Electric P8

CE safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Eplan P8

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title

Electrical Genset design and controls engineer

Location

Pune

Experience

5 to 8 years

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• 5 – 8 years of experience in generator control systems and panel design
• Knowledge of Low Voltage Directive, island and parallel grid operations
• Understanding of CE safety compliance, DFMEA, HARA, and risk assessment
• Experience with CAN, Modbus, TCP/IP, and BMS communication protocols
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP and Windchill, and drafting in Eplan Electric P8

Core Responsibilities

• Basic understanding of gensets, diesel engines, and peripheral devices
• Design control systems for stationary applications, mainly gensets up to 1000 kVA
• Ensure CE and low‑voltage safety compliance for all control panels
• Switchgear and component selection with detailed specifications
• System development and integration of genset control systems
• Select appropriate genset controllers (Deif, Deepsea, Basler, Comap)
• Implement CAN communication between ECU and genset controller
• Use Modbus & TCP/IP for data transfer or BMS integration
• Integrate power cable, CT selection, and voltage regulator into the control system
• Select generators for fixed frequencies of 50 or 60 Hz
• Manage disconnecting switches, including MCBs up to 1600 A
• Design DC systems: batteries, cables, DC alternators, starter motors, chargers

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure designs meet international electrical standards and CE safety regulations
• Apply DFMEA, HARA, risk assessments, and corrective measures

Design Optimization

• Reduce wiring complexity and improve maintainability through modular design
• Calculate electrical loads, short‑circuit currents, and voltage drops
• Apply value‑engineering to balance cost and performance

Reliability Engineering

• Design redundancy and fail‑safe mechanisms
• Perform fault tree analysis and reliability‑centered design

Additional Requirements

• Exposure to design validation and factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Experience with Eplan P8, macros, assemblies, 2D/3D layouts, BOM generation and reporting
• Document and communicate end‑to‑end process documentation to stakeholders
• Logical, analytical, and innovative thinking skills
• Effective individual and team collaboration in global environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay organized
• Fluent in English and capable of interpreting procedural documents
• Problem‑solving skills: define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw conclusions
• Teamwork and social skills: agility, versatility, flexibility

Company Overview

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business delivering world‑class power solutions and life‑cycle support for gas, diesel, and electrified hybrid systems, serving marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Rolls‑Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non‑discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.