Systems Engineers, All Levels

J C Bamford Excavators Ltd; Rocester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a member for their Systems Engineering team. The role involves hands-on work with off-highway vehicles to develop and integrate complex electronic systems. Ideal candidates should have a degree in electrical or systems engineering and relevant domain experience, along with a practical understanding of vehicle systems. Enjoy competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and various employee benefits including gym access and a Cycle to Work Scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday

Onsite gym

In-house doctor

Cycle to Work Scheme

JCB Rewards Hub discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant domain experience and ability to work independently.
• Sound engineering principles application.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Develop, debug, and integrate electronic vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with product teams to determine system requirements.
• Conduct system validation testing on rigs and vehicles.
• Investigate and benchmark emerging technologies.

Skills

Domain experience

Decision-making under pressure

Clear communication

Desire to learn and develop

Practical understanding of vehicle systems

Education

Degree in electrical or systems engineering

Job description

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About the role

These roles are based at JCB’s product engineering sites in the UK Midlands where new and innovative vehicle projects are born. As a member of the Systems Engineering team within the Electrical and Controls Category Team you’ll be driving the Business forward through the development and integration of complex electronic systems on products like the unmistakable JCB Backhoe Loader, the class‑leading JCB Loadall and the innovative JCB Fastrac.

What does this role involve day to day?

• Working hands‑on with a varied range of off‑highway construction and agricultural vehicles to develop, debug, and integrate electronic vehicle systems.
• Collaborate with product teams to influence and determine the system requirements for future JCB products.
• Conducting system validation testing on rigs and on vehicle.
• Investigating and performing benchmarking of emerging technologies within the domain to inform technology roadmaps for JCB’s wider engineering team.
• Working with internal teams and external suppliers to achieve your project goals.

For more senior roles:

• Specifying vehicle system architectures.
• Leading structured problem‑solving processes with multi‑disciplined teams, driving critical thinking and process adherence.
• Leading teams.
• Mentoring less experienced engineers.

This will be suited to you if…

• You have relevant domain experience and can work independently, applying sound engineering principles to your work with drive and passion.
• You hold a degree qualification in an electrical or systems engineering discipline.
• You are confident working under pressure and making decisions.
• You communicate clearly and concisely.
• You have a practical understanding of vehicle systems, and “how things work”.
• You have a desire to learn and develop.

What happens next?

Ordinarily, our Resourcing Team reviews and shortlists CVs. If shortlisted, you’ll speak to one of our Recruiters to discuss the role further. Our interview process usually consists of an initial teams interview followed by an in‑person interview. We’ll keep in touch throughout the process but if you have any questions, please get in touch at [e-mail]

What’s in it for you?

This is your chance to join a company that values expertise not only in rewards but also in real employee care. At JCB you don’t just get a competitive salary, 33 days’ holiday and access to our company pension—you can also use our onsite gym, in‑house doctor, dentist and visiting optician. We have an ULEV car scheme available for our employees too. Then there’s the JCB Rewards Hub, which gives you discounts with high street retailers. Feel like biking to work? There’s our Cycle to Work Scheme.

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