Sales Systems Design Engineer
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 DOE
Job Type: Permanent
Area: Manchester- Hybrid
About the Rol
eWe are seeking a talented Sales Systems Design Engineer to support the concept and design phase of complex automated systems projects. Working closely with customers, Sales, Applications, and Engineering teams, you will develop innovative automation solutions that meet customer requirements while balancing technical performance, manufacturability, and cos
t.This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, engaging directly with customers, and working across multiple engineering disciplines to bring automation concepts to lif
e.Key Responsibilit
iesSystem Design & Develop
- mentPartner with customers and internal stakeholders to develop custom automated systems that meet defined technical and commercial requireme
- nts.Create and refine system concepts, layouts, and hardware architectures during the pre-sales and project definition pha
- ses.Identify technical risks early in the design process and implement practical solutions to mitigate t
hem.Technical Documentation & Project Han
- doverOwn the creation of hardware requirements documentation to clearly define project s
- cope.Prepare engineering documentation and design packages for handover to production engineering t
- eams.Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) during early project phases and prepare customer sign-off documenta
tion.Cross-Functional Collabo
- rationWork closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Automation, Manufacturing, and Build teams to validate concepts and ensure design feasib
- ility.Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initia
- tives.Ensure designs consider manufacturability, build efficiency, and cost optimis
ation.Customer Eng
- agementAct as a technical partner throughout the concept development p
- rocess.Conduct customer site visits to evaluate existing systems and identify upgrade opportu
- nities.Present design concepts professionally and communicate technical solutions clearly to a range of stakeh
olders.Skills & Experience
Required
- EssentialBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related di
- scipline.Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in Mechanical Design, Systems Design, or Automation Eng
- ineering.Proven experience designing automated systems, machinery, or robotic s
- olutions.Strong proficiency with So
- lidWorks.Experience using PLM and ERP
- systems.Excellent problem-solving and analytica
- l skills.Strong communication and presentation a
- bilities.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simult
- aneously.Comfortable working independently and as part of a multidisciplin
- ary team.Willingness to travel up to 25% as
required.
- DesirableExperience within automation, robotics integration, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or special-purpose
- machinery.Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and cost reduction meth
- odologies.Experience creating customer-facing technical presentations and
- proposals.Previous experience working with robotic systems in
tegrators.What Y
- ou’ll BringA collaborative approach and strong stakeholder managem
- ent skills.A customer-focused mindset with the ability to understand and translate requirements into practical engineering
- solutions.Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-qu
- ality work.A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and
innovation….