Systems Engineer Scientific Instruments Durham, Hybrid Join a global leader in scientific instrumentation as part of their X-ray Team, to contribute towards the development of innovative analytical x-ray technology. Key Responsibilities Design a complete and complex framework, system, or product. Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output, and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility. Conceive system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identify, analyse, and resolve system design weaknesses. Influence future products by contributing to the framework. Provide multi-layered technical expertise. Lead new product developments of tool architecture and design Prepare requirements documents and contribute to design reviews Transfer knowledge and systems to production: develop and document calibration and alignment processes, prepare tool characterisation test plans, develop test-jigs, train Tech Support and production team Characterise and integrate new components Background and experience A number of years experience as a system or application engineer, or Service engineer, in a similar industry. A good understanding of motion control and high-accuracy motion systems. Experience with optical systems desired. Experience with PLC systems desired. Be independent and self motivated Please apply now by emailing your CV to (url removed)