Systems Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Aberdeen is hiring a Systems Engineer to provide product support, manage control systems, and lead integrations. The ideal candidate will have a strong safety mindset and knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and cybersecurity. Benefits include a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and various perks to enhance employee welfare.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Private medical cover

Generous bonus scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Strong safety and integrity mindset.
• Willingness to learn, innovate, and work independently.
• Hands-on/practical experience.
• Offshore certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver system updates and new products while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Update and maintain control system hardware/software.
• Lead assurance, integration, and testing of system modules.
• Assist in quotation preparation and identify potential sales leads.
• Advise clients on operational methods and control strategies.
• Compile site visit reports and maintain effective communication.
• Manage customer expectations and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Knowledge of PLCs

SCADA

HMIs

Industrial networks

Cybersecurity awareness

Job description

Overview

Systems Engineer – Aberdeen (Relocation will be considered). Hybrid Working (there will be time Offshore). Salary – Experience Dependent. Our client are a global leader within engineering and have sites across the globe. They are seeking a systems and controls engineer to join the process and controls part of the business. The company are a recognised top UK employer and can offer excellent career prospects.

Responsibilities

• Product & Customer Support: Deliver system updates and new products while collaborating with stakeholders; provide on-call support and site visits as needed.
• System Development & Maintenance: Update and maintain control system hardware/software, including design specs, test procedures, and scopes of work.
• Testing & Integration: Lead assurance, integration, and testing of system modules, ensuring smooth delivery and performance.
• Bid & Proposal Support: Assist in quotation preparation and identify potential sales leads through customer interactions.
• Technical Advisory: Advise clients on maintenance, site planning, operational methods, control strategies, and cybersecurity.
• Reporting & Communication: Compile site visit reports, ensure follow-up, and maintain effective communication with internal teams and clients.
• Challenges & Improvements: Balance shifting priorities, manage customer expectations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure access to resources when needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong safety and integrity mindset.
• Solid application background with knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMIs, industrial networks, and cybersecurity.
• Willingness to learn, innovate, and work independently.
• Flexible and willing to travel to customer sites.
• Hands-on/practical experience.
• Offshore certification – desirable.
• Cybersecurity and functional safety awareness – desirable.
• Understanding of process control and loop performance – desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more).
• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous employee referral scheme.
• Private medical cover.
• Paid overtime.
• Generous bonus scheme.

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed).

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Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.