Gas Analysis Operations Engineer - Hands-on & Impactful

Emerson; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson in Cumbernauld is seeking an Operations Engineer to support configuration, testing, validation, and delivery of gas analysis systems. You will work across engineering, operations, quality, sales and service to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

You will configure analyzers, perform FAT, and ensure performance meets customer requirements in hazardous gas environments. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of measurement instrumentation and analytical systems.
• Experience with gas analysis technologies or related environments.
• Hands-on experience configuring, testing, troubleshooting, maintaining, or validating instruments.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for production builds, system configuration, testing activities, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).
• Configure gas analyzers and associated systems to meet customer requirements and performance expectations.
• Conduct laboratory testing and validation activities to support product delivery, issue resolution, and continuous product improvement.
• Take ownership of complex technical challenges related to system integration, configuration, hardware, software, and measurement performance.
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, systems, and analytical disciplines to identify practical, effective, and customer-focused solutions.
• Partner with Technical Sales, Sales Order Engineering, Operations, Quality, Service, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Support a broad range of applications, including specialized measurement technologies and hazardous gas environments.
• Investigate escalated technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend sustainable corrective actions.
• Provide post-sales technical support to customers and field service teams.
• Support both standard and engineered-to-order solutions throughout project execution and delivery.
• Identify trends and recurring issues from production, testing, and customer feedback to drive product, process, and operational improvements.
• Share technical expertise and contribute to team learning, knowledge transfer, and capability development initiatives.
• Follow applicable compliance requirements, quality standards, work procedures, and escalation processes.
• Undertake additional responsibilities aligned with business needs and individual capabilities.

Skills

Measurement instrumentation

Gas analysis tech

Root cause analysis

English communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Science qualification

Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Emerson in Cumbernauld is seeking an Operations Engineer to support configuration, testing, validation, and delivery of gas analysis systems. You will work across engineering, operations, quality, sales and service to solve complex technical challenges and drive continuous improvement.

You will configure analyzers, perform FAT, and ensure performance meets customer requirements in hazardous gas environments. Strong collaboration and problem-solving skills are essential for success.