Senior Systems Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Engineer to play a pivotal role in the design, production integration, and continuous improvement of our precision metrology and measuring instrumentation (spanning trusted product lines such as Systech, Ray-Ran, TQC-Sheen, and Steinfurth).

In this cross-functional position, you will have a broad remit bridging between design engineering, production, and technical service. You will be hands-on with complex electro-mechanical systems—ranging from material property testing and coating inspection to precision gas analysis instrumentation—ensuring high reliability, regulatory compliance, and seamless transition into manufacturing.

The job holder is expected to uphold Company values, support high standards of quality, and ensure compliance with applicable legislation.

Essential Job Functions

System Design, R&D & NPI

• Work on the electro-mechanical system integration, prototyping, and testing for New Product Introductions (NPI).
• Ensure all system designs comply with international regulatory standards, including CE marking (e.g., EMC, ENS61010 and LVD directives).
• Contribute to competitor analysis and market requirements to drive innovative feature development and contribute to long-term product roadmaps.
• Author comprehensive technical documentation including product specifications, risk assessments, FMEA, design and test reports.

Production Support & Manufacturing Integration

• Serve as the on-site technical escalation point for production, diagnosing complex hardware and electronic faults down to the component level.
• Design and implement automated test systems and calibration fixtures to optimize manufacturing efficiency and product yield.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to refine build processes, maintain quality standards, and update production documentation.

Product Sustainment

• Identify and drive design improvements to enhance product reliability, streamline manufacturing costs, and maintain high field performance.
• Ensure adherence to internal Engineering Change Notes (ECNs) procedure as required by obsolescence and other operational issues.
• Support the global Service team by providing tier-3 technical support for critical customer issues and developing/delivering technical training.

Qualifications / Skills / Experience

Essential Experience & Technical Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electronic Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• PCB Design: KiCAD, AutoCAD or similar tools
• Professional Experience: Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in electro-mechanical systems design, integration, failure analysis, and troubleshooting within precision instrumentation or metrology (testing material properties, coatings, or gas analysis).
• Compliance & Standards: Hands-on experience designing for regulatory compliance (CE marking, EMC/LVD), FMEA and relevant industry standards.
• Component-Level Diagnostics: Exceptional practical knowledge of PCBs, electronic schematics, wiring harnesses, sensors, mass flow controllers/meters, heaters, motors, switches, and fluidics/plumbing.
• Testing & Metrology: Proven track record with calibration, automated test development, and data analysis software to diagnose performance anomalies.

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to embedded electronics (MCU architecture, I2C, SPI protocols) and firmware/software management.

Personal Attributes

• Problem Solver: Highly analytical with a methodical approach to component-level troubleshooting.
• Adaptable & Proactive: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and emerging technologies.
• Collaborator & Communicator: Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable cross-collaborating across R&D, production and service teams.
• Travel: Willingness to undertake occasional travel for technical support or supplier/site visits as required.

Company Values for Meeting Our Strategy and Success of the Company

Stronger as one

We collaborate deeply, integrating ideas from diverse perspectives to scale more effectively.

Take the initiative

We improve at every opportunity, bettering our skills and exceeding expectations.

Focus on what matters

We act with intent to earn our customers' loyalty, create success for our people, and grow our business.

Competencies

Demonstrates ownership and accountability, considerable judgment and initiative, and the ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal; leads and influences others effectively; displays strong work ethic and integrity; collaborates cross functionally.

Physical Requirements

Performing the duties of this job regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, hearing/listening, repetitive hand movement, grasping, and reaching. Vision requirements include the ability for close vision, to adjust focus, and to colour code. Will also involve working in a laboratory with temperature and humidity-controlled environments.

Mental Requirements

This position requires the ability to maintain an appropriate work pace; to comprehend and follow instructions; to read, count and compute; to exercise logic and reasoning; to organise and prioritise; to problem solve; to make decisions; to analyse and interpret data; to multi-task/re-direct and experience numerous interruptions.

Other Requirements

There may be need of occasional national and international travel.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

This job description is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Statement / Non-Discriminatory Statement

The Company is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing a workplace and recruitment process that is fair, inclusive and free from unlawful discrimination. Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit, capability and business need, and without discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable law. The Company will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees where required.

Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Systems engineering: 5 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Location:

• Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire (preferred)

Work Location: In person