Project Application Engineer/SCADA

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a Project Application Engineer in Preston, UK, to deliver SCADA and process control system solutions. This hands-on role involves collaborating with customers, system design, and team mentorship. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background and experience in automated systems.

Benefits

Flexible working models

Dynamic workplace atmosphere

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven track record in implementing control systems.
• Strong business and technical mindset.
• Willingness to travel from time to time.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Control and Systems Engineering

Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Degree in Computer Science

Tools

SCADA

Aveva System Platform

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Project Application Engineer/SCADA, preston, lancashire

col-narrow-left

Client:

Watlow

Location:

preston, lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

col-narrow-right

Job Views:

3

Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

col-wide

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.