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Senior System Engineer

Yoh, A Day & Zimmermann Company
Peterborough
11 months ago
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Job Title - Systems Engineer

Location - Peterborough - hybrid working

Salary - £45,000 - £70,000 (D.O.E)


Yoh has partnered with a global engineering company that has a long-standing history of providing solutions to industries such as power generation, oil & gas, mining, and more. They are looking for Systems Engineers to join their team on a permanent basis, and this role offers an exciting opportunity within a growing and established business specializing in clean energy and industrial gas markets.


This role would suit a systems engineer with a strong understanding of systems engineering principles, and the ideal candidates would have experience in the Oil and Gas or Power Generation industries with knowledge of high-speed rotating machinery.


Some of the responsibilities include:

  • Develop systems architecture and design, adhering to customer requirements, standards, and legislation.
  • Oversee all lifecycle phases, including installation and commissioning, with a focus on high-speed rotating machinery and control systems.


Required skills & experience:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering, preferably in Oil & Gas or Power Generation.
  • Experience working to industry standards, which could be within highly regulated fields such as Aerospace, Oil & Gas, and Medical, etc.
  • Degree in a related engineering topic or Chartered Status preferred.



If you feel like you would be a suitable applicant for this position, then don’t hesitate to apply today and have your profile reviewed by a member of the team.

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