Job Description:

Job Title: Systems Design Engineer

Location: Gateshead
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £49,000 - £62,000 + Excellent Benefits

A leading global manufacturer with a strong international presence and a major production site in the North East is seeking a talented Systems Design Engineer to join their team in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear.

This is a rare opportunity to join one of the world's leading construction equipment manufacturers and play a key role in the development of future low and zero-emission machinery. As the industry moves towards battery-electric and hydrogen-powered technologies, the Systems Engineer will help shape the next generation of this companies products.

This organisation is committed to fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture, with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and professional growth. Benefits include:

• Generous holiday entitlement
• Competitive pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Private healthcare coverage

The Role

The Systems Design Engineer will support the development and integration of battery-electric, hydrogen and alternative powertrain technologies into future machine platforms.

Working closely with engineering teams, as well as specialist external partners, the Systems Design Engineer will play a key role in product development projects from concept through to testing and validation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the development of electrification and carbon-neutral technologies
• Defining and integrating powertrain, control and electrical systems
• Supporting battery management, cooling and machine control systems
• Working with international engineering teams and external partners
• Supporting prototype development, testing and proof-of-concept projects
• Solving complex system integration challenges
• Contributing to future product strategy and innovation projects

About You

Applicants may come from a variety of backgrounds including Systems Engineering, Electrical Design Engineering, Powertrain Engineering, Controls Engineering, Vehicle Systems Engineering or Electrification Engineering.

The successful Systems Design Engineer will have:

• A degree in Electrical, Systems, Mechatronics or a related Engineering discipline
• Significant experience within a complex engineering or product development environment
• Knowledge of powertrain systems, machine controls, controllers and electrical architectures
• Experience working with electrical systems, harnesses and system integration
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills

Experience with battery systems, hydrogen technologies, automotive, off-highway, rail, aerospace or defence products would be highly advantageous.

This Systems Engineer opportunity offers the chance to help shape the future of construction equipment while building a long-term career with a global engineering leader.

We’re committed to promoting inclusive opportunities. If you’re excited about this Systems Design Engineer role but don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply — your unique perspective could be exactly what they’re looking for.