Systems Control (Integration) Engineer

Overview

Systems Control (Integration) Engineer at Servotest Testing Systems Ltd. This is an important role within the engineering team, requiring knowledge of both overall systems and their components and is central in validating the needs of the customer, from pre-sales through to customer sign-off. The role requires good working knowledge of control systems used for medium to large industrial mechanical/hydraulic products.

Responsibilities

• Manages workload/output to ensure that customer projects meet or exceed the desired performance, function and regulatory requirements.
• Utilise tools and methods such as system architecture, system modelling and simulation (MATLAB / Simulink), optimisation, system dynamics, systems analysis, reliability analysis, risk analysis and system safety analysis.
• Provide technical support to plan, implement and deliver overall engineering solutions for all customer project lifecycle stages.
• Pre-sales in turning customer requirements into a technically sound, cost effective system proposal and safety concept(s).
• Provide engineering assistance to design teams to ensure a successful test system.
• Prepare control databases and test plans for commissioning and acceptance testing.
• Attend project milestone meetings where required to ensure system-level parameters are correctly covered and in keeping with the original customer specification.
• Provide engineering assistance to the purchasing department to better meet the needs of the business.
• Provide engineering assistance to production department where needed.
• Carry out and support commissioning activities both in-house and on site.
• Ensure each project’s design and technical documentation is coordinated, complete, and compliant with state regulations.
• Provide product training and support to customers and engineers.
• Follow quality management procedures, raise NCRs where necessary and close out in a timely manner.
• Provide support towards continuous improvement activities.
• Lead some New Product Introduction R&D projects.
• Provide support for European and American sales / service needs.
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, key partners, and team members.
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles with a pragmatic approach to achieve goals and commitments.
• Provide technical guidance and support external and internal customers throughout the product life cycle.
• Maintains a high level of technical proficiency in the specific knowledge of engineering practices and business principles.
• Looks to support wider team members with product training and coaching.

Experience, Qualifications And Skills

The following is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, qualifications and skills; it is meant as an indicative representation. Experience is of greater significance than qualifications.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience operating in an engineered-to-order industry.
• A minimum of 5 years’ hands-on experience in machine hardware/software systems engineering.
• Experience with dynamics (mechanics).

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic engineering.

Skills

• Demonstrable
  • Logical / pragmatic, critical thinking with ability to prioritise
  • Confident and excellent, clear communication skills able to interact with all levels within the organisation
  • Strong interpersonal skills
• Use of MATLAB and Simulink
• Basic understanding and capability to use C# code for testing routines
• Organised with the ability to plan and meet strict deadlines
• The ability to read, analyse and interpret technical data
• The ability to write in a clear and concise manner
• The ability to present technical information clearly to internal and external customers
• To participate positively within cross-functional teams
• Software skills: Proficient with Microsoft packages; Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook, PLM

Essential Basic Functions

• The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual
• The ability to read and understand technical documents and drawings
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers, co-workers and suppliers
• The ability to perform several tasks at once and establish priorities
• The ability to follow direction or instruction
• The ability to provide error-free work in a timely fashion
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information
• The ability to travel via commercial airline and automobile up to 10% of the time
• To be presentable to customers in a professional manner

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Quality Assurance

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing