Senior Systems Engineer

Schneider Electric North America; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation technology company is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for a hybrid role based in Coventry or Warrington. The successful candidate will lead technical delivery of automation and SCADA projects, mentor junior engineers, and act as the primary technical contact for customers. Ideal candidates will have proven SCADA and telemetry experience, along with excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary & bonus scheme

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Pension scheme and employee share ownership programme

Health & wellbeing support, gym flex, and dining discounts

Learning portal and continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in SCADA, telemetry, computer networking, and software engineering.
• Experience with Geo SCADA (formerly SCX6/ClearSCADA) and/or other SCADA solutions.
• Ability to work in a project environment, either leading or supporting a lead engineer.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of automation and SCADA projects.
• Coordinate requirements gathering, design, testing, commissioning, and hand-over.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their professional growth.

Skills

SCADA

Telemetry

Computer networking

Software engineering

Digital communications

Cloud technologies

Tools

Geo SCADA

AVEVA PI

Job description

Senior Systems Engineer - Lead Engineer (Coventry or Warrington, Hybrid)

We’re hiring two experienced Senior Systems Engineers to join our UK Process Automation Delivery team, supporting industrial automation projects across sectors such as Water, Renewables, Oil & Gas and Critical Infrastructure.

Based in either Coventry or Warrington, you will lead the technical delivery of automation and SCADA projects (particularly using Geo SCADA), support structured testing, conduct site visits, mentor junior engineers, and liaise closely with customers to ensure expectations are met across functionality, documentation, and timelines.

The role is hands‑on and ideal for engineers with strong project lifecycle knowledge, SCADA or telemetry experience, and the confidence to lead technical delivery without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of automation and SCADA projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Coordinate requirements gathering, design, testing, commissioning, and hand‑over to customers.
• Support structured testing and site visits; resolve technical issues on the front line.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the professional growth of the team.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers, communicating status, risks, and solutions.
• Travel minimally for visits and customer meetings.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
• Proven experience in SCADA, telemetry, computer networking, and software engineering.
• Experience with Geo SCADA (formerly SCX6/ClearSCADA) and/or other SCADA solutions.
• Knowledge of AVEVA PI (formerly OSI PI) or related AVEVA solutions is desirable.
• Ability to work in a project environment, either leading or supporting a lead engineer, to meet defined cost, quality, and time objectives.
• Experience in digital communications and cloud technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary & bonus scheme.
• 28 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Pension scheme and employee share ownership programme.
• Health & wellbeing support, gym flex, and dining discounts.
• Open talent market with internal mobility, mentoring and global project opportunities.
• Learning portal and continuous professional development.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equitable opportunities and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Apply online to be considered for any position with us. The position will remain open until filled.