Systems Engineer

Irlam, Manchester (on site)

As Systems Engineer, you will manage development lifecycle involvement to provide Automated Robotic sample storage systems to deliver cutting edge scientific applications and integrated platforms for biological sample and clinical intelligence.

Systems Engineer provide the cohesion and co-ordination between engineering and software disciplines. Developing specifications and leading multidisciplinary teams to clearly communicate the requirements for the Store and capture client requirements.

The industries we serve have growing requirements for regulatory quality control (GMP, Medical Devices, ISO etc). The System Engineering role provides opportunity to develop the fully documented lifecycle to support adherence to these standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Designs, defines and implements complex system requirements for customers and/or prepares studies and analyzes existing systems.
• Determines system specifications, input/output processes and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
• Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system.
• Identifies, analyzes and resolves program support deficiencies.
• Serves as the primary technical resource for design, manufacture and debug as the product(s) move to completion.

Communications:

• Co-ordination/cohesion of engineering disciplines: Mechanical, Electrical, Software and Refrigeration.
• Direct integration with Test team
• Communication and project transition with Commissioning and Service
• Interface with planning and procurement.
• Involved in Sales Support activities to determine user requirements and develop special features.
• Customer liaison during projects, providing the main technical contact.

Skills and Aptitude Profile:

• Degree level or equivalent experience in Controls Engineering or Mechanical/Electrical/Software engineer with system level experience. Alternatively, a Validation engineer with high degree of machinery/engineering experience.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communications and presentations skills
• Organisational and Co-ordination skills
• Project planning (Microsoft Project)
• MS Office including PPT and Visio
• Experienced with 3D CAD or AutoLab