About The Role

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to join our Team at Moor Road, Leeds. This role exists to support the Systems Engineering team with design, development, optimisation and deployment of electrical, control, instrumentation and automation (EICA) for our entire product portfolio, globally. The role involves electrical design, PLC and HMI/SCADA design, remote software/electrical support, and technical problem solving.

You will be work closely with incumbent Systems Engineering team and wider engineering teams to deliver reliable, compliant, and efficient control systems while supporting innovation and continuous improvement. This opportunity would suit a proactive individual with strong analytical and problem solving skills who is looking to join a stable, international engineering business with long-term growth plans.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Producing electrical designs/schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
  • Assisting with the development and optimisation of industrial PLC/SCADA control systems.
  • Supporting PLC programming, software integration, and troubleshooting.
  • Supporting HMI and SCADA development and modifications where required.
  • Assisting with testing, commissioning, and fault finding activities.
  • Ensuring designs comply with relevant British and European standards.
  • Supporting technical documentation and engineering records.
  • Working collaboratively with wider mechanical & process engineering teams and other stakeholders.
  • Contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within engineering and wider business.
  • Assisting with industrial communication network integration including Ethernet and CC-Link systems
About You

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent experience would be considered.
  • Proven experience in electrical and PLC software design roles.
  • Experience in controls, or industrial systems engineering
  • Strong technical understanding of electrical and PLC systems
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Desirable

  • Experience with combustion or thermal processing systems
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite)
  • Experience managing and creating engineering documentation, ECR’s, BOMs, technical reports etc.
  • Knowledge of relevant standards (EN 60204, ISO 12100, EN746-2)

About Us

Facultatieve Technologies is a global leader in cremation and incineration systems, delivering environmentally responsible and technically advanced solutions to customers worldwide.

Guided by our mission - Leading with Integrity, Innovating with Purpose, Prioritising Sustainability - we design, manufacture and service high-performance systems trusted in over 20 countries. With more than 140 years of engineering heritage and a strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement, we are proud to set the standard in our industry.

About the perks
Integrity
24 days’ annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus bank holidays
Festive December shutdown
An additional day off for your birthday
Competitive pension scheme with company contributions matched up to 5%
About the process

Stage One: A Teams interview where we will explore your experience in customer support, coordination and planning, and understand how you manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. This will also give you the opportunity to ask any initial questions about the role and the business.

Stage Two: A face-to-face interview at our Leeds site, allowing for a more in-depth discussion about the role, systems and service environment. You will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Customer Care team and gain insight into how we operate.

We aim to keep the process clear, professional and respectful of your time, while ensuring we gain a thorough understanding of your experience and suitability for the role.