Sales Systems Design Engineer
Location: Hybrid or Remote (Office based in Manchester)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 DOE
About the Rol
eWe are seeking a talented Sales Systems Design Engineer to play a key role in the early stages of complex automation projects. Working closely with customers, sales teams, applications specialists, and engineering colleagues, you will transform customer requirements into innovative automation concepts that balance technical performance, manufacturability, and cost
.This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating across disciplines, and engaging directly with customers
.Key Responsibiliti
esDesign Innovative Automation Soluti
- onsDevelop custom automated systems that meet technical, operational, and budgetary requiremen
- ts.Create and refine system concepts, layouts, and hardware architectures during the pre-sales and project definition phas
- es.Identify technical risks early and develop practical solutions to support successful project delive
ry.Drive Technical Definition and Hand
- overCreate hardware requirements and design documentation that clearly define project sc
- ope.Prepare engineering packages for seamless handover to production and project engineering te
- ams.Support early-stage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and customer approval documentat
ion.Collaborate Across Engineering Discip
- linesWork closely with Mechanical, Electrical, Robotics, Automation, Manufacturing, and Build teams to validate concepts and ensure design feasibi
- lity.Incorporate manufacturing and service considerations into system designs from the ou
- tset.Participate in design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiat
ives.Engage with Cus
- tomersAct as a trusted technical partner throughout the concept development pr
- ocess.Visit customer sites to assess existing automation platforms and identify upgrade opportun
- ities.Present design concepts professionally and communicate technical solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeho
lders.Requi
rementsEs
- sentialBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related disc
- ipline.2+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering, systems engineering, or automation engin
- eering.Proven experience designing automated systems, machinery, or robotic sol
- utions.Strong proficiency with Soli
- dWorks.Experience using PLM and ERP s
- ystems.Excellent problem-solving and analytical
- skills.Strong written, verbal, and presentation
- skills.Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced envir
- onment.Comfortable working independently and within cross-functional
- teams.Willingness to travel up to 25% around
EuropeD
- esirableExperience within laboratory automation, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, or related ind
- ustries.Experience working with robotic systems inte
- grators.Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and cost optimisation tec
- hniques.Ability to create polished customer-facing presentations and technical pr
oposals.What’s
- on OfferCompetitive salary of £60,000–£75
- ,000 DOE.Opportunity to work on advanced automation and robotics
- projects.Exposure to complex engineering challenges and multidisciplina
- ry teams.Direct engagement with leading organisations across innovative technology
- sectors.Strong opportunities for professional development, learning, and career pro
gression….