System Engineer

Yokogawa Electric Corporation; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial automation company in Runcorn seeks an Engineering Solutions Designer. The role involves developing engineering solutions, performing quality inspections, and drafting engineering standards. Ideal candidates are experienced professionals with a degree in engineering. The company prides itself on its commitment to innovation and sustainable development, emphasizing collaborative teamwork and personal growth opportunities in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Able to work unsupervised as an experienced practitioner (13 months to 3 years).
• Manage and apply safe systems of work without supervision.
• Interpret and apply knowledge of regulations and policies relevant to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of engineering solutions and feasibility testing.
• Support the drafting of engineering standards with senior colleagues.
• Carry out inspections to evaluate the quality of engineering works.

Skills

Engineering Design

Engineering Development

Business Requirements Analysis

Health and Safety

Negotiation

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level

Job description

**RESPONSIBILITIES**◆ Engineering Solutions DesignContribute to the development of and implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.◆ Engineering Standards SpecificationCarry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.◆ Engineering InspectionsCarry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.◆ Contract ManagementDeliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.◆ Improvement/InnovationIdentify shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.◆ Knowledge Management SystemHelp others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.◆ Product and/or Solution DevelopmentCarry out a range of product and/or solution development and/or engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products/service.◆ Project ManagementWork within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.◆ Personal Capability BuildingDevelop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.**Behavioral Competencies**◆ Manages ComplexityMakes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.◆ CollaboratesBuilds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, finds many ways to add value to the team; probes to draw out richer input from others; is a valued resource who goes out of the way to help others.**Skills**◆ Engineering DesignWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on executing engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.◆ Engineering DevelopmentWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on achieving engineering development targets using appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.◆ Business Requirements AnalysisWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing the business requirements that solutions must meet.◆ Engineering SpecificationWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on producing technical engineering specifications and related materials.◆ Engineering TestingWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on testing, evaluating and improving engineering outcomes.◆ Engineering BuildBuilds engineering solutions without supervision and provides technical guidance on these solutions as needed.◆ Project Schedule ManagementWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on sequencing and scheduling tasks into a project plan.◆ Engineering ImplementationWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on implementing engineering designs, evaluating outcomes and then making improvements as needed.◆ Health and SafetyManages and applies safe systems of work without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.◆ NegotiationNegotiates without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on how to help the organization by obtaining consensus between two or more internal or external parties who may have different interests.◆ Policy and RegulationWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and applying knowledge of regulations and policies in area of expertise.◆ Review and ReportingWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on reviewing and creating relevant, lucid and effective reports.◆ Risk ManagementIdentifies, assesses, prioritizes and manages risks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required.◆ Policy and proceduresWorks without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on interpreting and understanding policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.**Education**Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Level**General Experience**Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years)**Managerial Experience**Very limited (0 to 3 months)**Not just a job, but a career**Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.**About the Team** Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.**Diverse, Equitable & Inclusive culture**Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.about our Employee Referral process!Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow".We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global