Systems Engineer
- by Orion Electrotech
- Location Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK
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Salary
£50,000 - £60,000 / year
4 hours ago
Job Description:
Location: Shrewsbury Area (with occasional travel across the UK and Europe)
Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:30–17:15, Friday 08:00–12:30 (37.5 hours per week)
We are looking for a talented Systems Engineer to join our advanced engineering team at our new facility in the Shrewsbury area. This is a hands-on role focused on supporting and improving complex electro-mechanical instrumentation used by global brands in highly regulated industries. You’ll work on precision systems that measure material properties and gas permeability, ensuring reliability and innovation in every product.
This position offers a great mix of technical problem-solving, design improvements, and customer interaction. You’ll collaborate with production teams, provide technical expertise, and contribute to new product development projects that shape the future of our technology.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, integrate, and optimise electro-mechanical systems for high-value instrumentation.
- Troubleshoot and resolve hardware and electronic issues down to component level.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, test reports, and engineering change notes.
- Support new product development and contribute to R&D initiatives.
- Work closely with manufacturing to improve build quality and efficiency.
- Provide technical support to service teams and customers, including training and problem resolution.
- Conduct competitor analysis and feed insights into product roadmaps.
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Strong background in electro-mechanical engineering with practical bench-level experience.
- Skilled in fault-finding across electronics and mechanical systems (PCB, wiring, sensors, motors, heaters).
- Ability to interpret schematics and diagnose issues using software tools.
- Experience in instrumentation or precision equipment (materials testing, gas analysis, or similar sectors desirable).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills for customer and internal collaboration.
- Willingness to travel occasionally for training or customer support.
- Degree or equivalent in Electro-Mechanical Engineering (or relevant experience).
- Familiarity with embedded electronics and industrial design principles.
- Hands-on approach with good practical skills and adaptability.
- Competitive salary up to £60,000
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
- Pension scheme with matched contributions
- Health care plan (including dental and optical discounts)
- Company ownership scheme
- EV and cycle-to-work schemes
- Excellent work-life balance with set hours and minimal overtime
If you like the look of this Systems Engineer role, then click and apply or for further information, please contact Jamie Garcia-Courtice – [email protected]
Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally, so if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.
INDMAN
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Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
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Work Authorisation
No
- Industry Sector Manufacturing