Electrical/Electronic Engineer

Theo James Recruitment
Durham, County Durham, DH1 3NG, United Kingdom
Last week
£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £55,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Flexible
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
1 Jun 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

Private Healthcare Enhanced Pension Scheme Flexible Working Opportunities Ongoing Training and Development Career Progression Exposure to Cutting-Edge Technology Projects

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

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