Senior System Engineer

Job title: Senior System Engineer

Location: Cambourne, Cambridgeshire Category: Quality and Compliance Salary: Apply for details Country: United Kingdom Employment: Contract Worksite: On-Site

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Senior System Engineer

Are you an experienced and innovative Systems Engineer ready to lead cutting-edge manufacturing automation projects? We’re seeking a dynamic Senior System Engineer to join a forward-thinking team committed to transforming manufacturing processes. This pivotal role offers the chance to work on impactful projects that drive business success. If you thrive in challenging technical environments and have a passion for automation, this is your chance to make a difference!

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage manufacturing automation projects from inception through deployment
• Oversee all project lifecycle phases, including requirement gathering, design, testing, installation, qualification, and training
• Apply your expertise to ensure projects meet business and technical requirements effectively
• Collaborate across teams to deliver solutions aligned with MMD IT architecture standards and automation principles such as S88 and S95
• Serve as a technical leader, possibly guiding a team of engineers, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• Extensive experience with manufacturing automation projects

• Strong knowledge of automation scope principles, including S88 and S95 standards

• Proven ability to make strategic and competitive decisions related to system design and implementation

• Familiarity with MMD IT architecture standards

• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication skills for engaging with both technical teams and business stakeholders

• Nice to Have Skills

• Experience with cross-functional team leadership

• Knowledge of related industry standards and compliance protocols

• Experience working in a hybrid or multi-site environment

• Previous exposure to international or multi-location projects

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Several years’ hands-on experience in system engineering within manufacturing or automation domains

• Track record of successfully delivering complex automation projects

• If you’re ready to take your systems engineering career to the next level, consider joining a pioneering team that values innovation and technical excellence. Your expertise can shape the future of manufacturing automation!

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.