Project Application Engineer/SCADA

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Project Application Engineer in Manchester to deliver cutting-edge SCADA and process control system solutions. This hands-on role involves comprehensive project phases from requirements gathering to implementation, along with mentoring junior team members. A degree in control systems or related field is essential, as is experience with SCADA systems. The role offers a hybrid work model and growth opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Dynamic workplace

Flexible working models

Personal responsibility

Company culture encouraging cooperation

Qualifications

• Proven track record in implementing control systems.
• Experience with SCADA systems.
• Strong business and technical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with customers to define system requirements.
• Generate detailed system designs for automation systems.
• Implement control and SCADA application software.

Skills

Implementation of control systems

Strong analytical skills

Team player

Effective communication

Technical support

Education

Degree in Control and Systems Engineering

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SCADA with Aveva System Platform

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Client:

Watlow

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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Job Description:

Watlow is a global industrial technology and manufacturing leader that provides world class engineering expertise and innovative thermal products and systems that enable customers to thrive. Watlow brings its experience to numerous industries, including semiconductor processing, environmental chambers, energy processes, diesel emissions, medical and foodservice equipment. Since 2022, Eurotherm has been part of Watlow.

Role Overview:

Project Application Engineer will deliver process control system solutions to our customers. This hands-on engineering role involves delivering SCADA and process control systems, covering all phases of project delivery, including obtaining user requirements, documentation, configurations, testing, commissioning, and training.

Hybrid work – 3 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with customers to help define system requirements
• Generate detailed system designs for automation systems, including enclosures, networking, instrumentation, and supervisory systems
• Create Functional and Test Specifications
• Implement control and SCADA application software
• Perform system tests
• Provide commissioning assistance
• Offer technical and sales support
• Work as a team member and ensure effective completion of work using smart objectives.
• Interface with Technical Support and Field Service Engineers, providing follow-ups on projects.
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Conduct customer off-site visits for: System start-up and commissioning/Emergency restoration/Training/Technical support

Qualifications And Attributes:

• Proven track record in implementing control systems and providing related services.
• Degree in Control and Systems Engineering or Electrical and Electronics Engineering or Computer Science or related
• Experience with SCADA with Aveva System Platform
• Functional Specifications/ Test Specifications/ Application Engineering
• Strong business and technical mind-set
• Good team player and communicator
• Strong analytical and planning skills
• Willingness to travel from time to time

What you can expect:

• You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and flexible working models to ensure the right work/life balance.
• A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working across teams.
• A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation.
• We are an employer that is characterized by both the appreciation and equal opportunities of our employees, a recipe for generating success.