Systems Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer

Location: Durham

Salary: Up to £55,000

Benefits:

• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression within a global engineering environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology projects

The Company:

An innovative technology business operating within the advanced engineering and semiconductor sector is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join its growing UK engineering team. The company is recognised globally for developing highly advanced inspection, metrology, and automation solutions used within cutting-edge manufacturing environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Systems Engineer to work on complex next-generation products within a collaborative and technically driven environment. The business offers long-term career development, exposure to highly specialised technologies, and the chance for a Systems Engineer to play a key role in shaping future engineering solutions used worldwide.

Job Description:

The successful Systems Engineer will support the design, development, integration, and validation of advanced engineering systems and products. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering team, the Systems Engineer will contribute to both new product development and continuous improvement activities across existing platforms.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and documenting complex electrical and electronic systems and architectures
• Supporting system integration, testing, validation, and optimisation of prototype tools
• Preparing technical requirements documentation and managing verification activities
• Collaborating with mechanical, software, and electrical engineering teams to deliver complete system solutions
• Supporting interface design including communications, cabling, and component integration
• Identifying and resolving system design issues to improve product performance and reliability
• Managing external suppliers and specialist contractors where required
• Supporting production teams with calibration processes, testing procedures, and technical training
• Ensuring engineering activities comply with relevant industry standards and regulations

This role would suit a technically strong Systems Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and working within a fast-paced development environment. The successful Systems Engineer will have the opportunity to influence future product design while working on highly advanced engineering technologies.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree qualified in Electrical/Electronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
• Previous experience within a Systems Engineer position or similar technical role.
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic system architecture.
• Experience with motion control and high-accuracy motion systems.
• Knowledge of testing, validation, and system integration activities.
• Experience collaborating across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Understanding of industry standards and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with optical systems or PLC systems would be advantageous.