Project Engineer UK&I

JBT; Runcorn; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Project Engineer to join their ACS Team. This role involves managing customer communications, leading project activities, and delivering end-to-end solutions for clients. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and strong mechanical and electrical skills. This position allows for a flexible working location, primarily home-based with site visits.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in an engineering role.
• Demonstrable mechanical skills.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP networks.
• Full UK passport and UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Leasing with the Project Manager for workload management.
• Acting as onsite project lead for coordination activities.
• Installing and configuring hardware devices.
• Fault finding on Ethernet and RS232.
• Conducting project analysis and reporting.

Skills

Engineering

Client-facing communication

Problem-solving

Training skills

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant electrical discipline

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

JBT Marel currently has a great opportunity for a Project Engineer UK&I to join the ACS Team in Sutton Weaver. To support significant client demand and strategic partnerships for our Auto Coding Solutions, JBT Marel require a new member of our project engineering team. The day-to-day duties will be varied in composition including management of customer communications and leadership of project activity, installation of hardware on customer sites, supporting end-users, working with integrators, and conducting site training. The role will also include deployment of software and configuration of systems both remotely via VPN and from clients’ sites throughout the UK and Ireland.

The role sits with the project engineering team to deliver end-to-end solutions for our customers.

The Opportunity

As a Project Engineer, your role will include:

• Leasing with the Project Manager and Team Scheduler for workload and task management.
• Acting as onsite project lead for coordination activities and relevant communication of project tasks.
• Utilising software, electrical and mechanical skills to install, troubleshoot and support the end-to-end solution to a high standard and within an efficient time scale.
• Configuring hardware devices such as HMIs, PCs, PLCs, barcode scanners, vision equipment and industrial coders.
• Fault finding on Ethernet and RS232, using electrical and software skills.
• Undertaking customer training from basic line operation to full system training.
• Communicating and leading discussions with a wide customer audience.
• Configuring the end-to-end solution to enable integration from line side through to ERP/MES type systems.
• Conducting project analysis such as packaging, hardware and system implementation surveys.
• Identifying and escalating issues through defined channels when necessary.
• Ensuring all project tracking systems are updated and maintained in line with workload.

Why work at JBT

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of experience working in an engineering role.
• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in a relevant electrical discipline.
• Minimum HNC in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable mechanical skills.
• Strong appetite to learn and use our own software and third-party software systems.
• Innovative approach to problem solving and ability to share knowledge with others in the team and across the company.
• Basic understanding of TCP/IP networks.
• Ability to prioritise issues and escalate when necessary.
• End user and project team training skills.
• Excellent client-facing skills.
• Full UK passport and UK driving license.

Not required but beneficial…

• Knowledge of other Microsoft SQL tools including SSRS, SSAS, SSIS.
• Experience of industrial devices and communication protocols.
• Experience with project management philosophies such as Prince2, Agile.
• PLC skills (Allen Bradley, Omron, Siemens).
• Understanding ofVision devices such as Sick, Cognex, Omron.

Personal profile

Self-confidence to challenge assumptions, great attention to detail, team-player, friendly with an enthusiastic service-minded “can do” manner towards colleagues, customers and suppliers. Smartly presented and professional outlook and attitude. Self-motivated and keen to learn.

The role will be based from home, with main activities conducted on site.