System Engineer

Actalent; Northampton; Vor Ort; GBP 50.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Actalent is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, develop and deploy industrial automation solutions for a global EPC organisation. You will work on PLC programming, SCADA development, and database integration across cross-functional teams.

The role covers concept design through installation, start-up and customer handover, with travel to project sites worldwide (approximately 20-30% annually).

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Experience or academic exposure to PLC programming.
• Experience or academic exposure to SCADA systems.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop industrial control system architectures and automation solutions.
• Create, modify and debug PLC software using industry-standard platforms.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications.
• Write database queries and support data management applications.
• Support the design and application of controls, instrumentation, motors and conveyor systems. Participate in project meetings and assist with schedules, budgets and resource planning.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance and commissioning activities on customer sites.
• Act as the primary systems engineering resource during project start-up activities.
• Support project estimation and workforce planning activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support project delivery and customer requirements.

Kenntnisse

PLC programming

SCADA development

Database integration

Industrial networking

Process control systems

HMI development

Rockwell

Siemens

Ignition SCADA

AutoCAD

Web-based programming languages

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Ignition SCADA

AutoCAD

Web-based programming languages

P&ID knowledge

Database management

Jobbeschreibung

We are recruiting for a Systems Engineer to join a global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) organisation delivering complex industrial projects across manufacturing and process industries. The role sits within the Systems Engineering team and focuses on the design, development and deployment of industrial automation solutions using PLCs, SCADA systems and database technologies.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to develop a career in industrial automation, control systems and commissioning, working across the full project lifecycle from concept design through to installation, start-up and customer handover. You will collaborate closely with project managers, contractors and engineering teams while supporting projects both domestically and internationally.

The position offers exposure to a wide range of technologies including PLC programming, SCADA development, database integration, industrial networking and process control systems, alongside opportunities to travel to project sites worldwide. Travel is typically 20-30% annually.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop industrial control system architectures and automation solutions.
• Create, modify and debug PLC software using industry-standard platforms.
• Develop and troubleshoot HMI and SCADA applications.
• Write database queries and support data management applications.
• Support the design and application of controls, instrumentation, motors and conveyor systems. Participate in project meetings and assist with schedules, budgets and resource planning.
• Coordinate installation, maintenance and commissioning activities on customer sites.
• Act as the primary systems engineering resource during project start-up activities.
• Support project estimation and workforce planning activities.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support project delivery and customer requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience or academic exposure to PLC programming.
• Experience or academic exposure to SCADA systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with customers, contractors and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel and support site-based commissioning activities.
• Experience with Rockwell and/or Siemens PLC platforms.
• Ignition SCADA experience.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and database management.
• Understanding of P&IDs and process systems.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with web-based programming languages.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on engineering experience.