Job Description
Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Location: South Oxfordshire (Fully Onsite)Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + Excellent Benefits
Our client is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer to take a leading role in deploying and evolving a cutting-edge Manufacturing Execution System (MES) across global factory sites. This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in South Oxfordshire, with occasional international travel (~20%).
The successful candidate will play a key role in integrating shopfloor automation systems with enterprise platforms, driving data accuracy, operational efficiency, and smart factory innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead MES integration across production lines and data platforms
* Design and implement PLC/SCADA communications and automation networks
* Troubleshoot MES and machine data issues globally
* Leverage MES data for performance insights and predictive maintenance
* Collaborate with developers, engineers, and factory teams worldwide
Ideal Candidate:
* 5+ years' experience in automation, MES/SCADA, and industrial control
* Skilled in PLC programming (Siemens, Beckhoff, Allen Bradley)
* Strong grasp of OPC UA, Profinet, and industrial data protocols
* Proficient with Power BI, SQL, Python for data analytics
* Passionate about Industry 4.0, digital transformation, and continuous improvement
Benefits Include:
* Core hours with flexible working potential (up to 24 flexi-days for some roles)
* 25 days’ holiday + discretionary bonus (up to 15%)
* Private medical cover, life assurance, and income protection
* Up to 9% employer pension contribution
* Free onsite gym and fitness classes (yoga, pilates, etc.)
* Subsidised canteen, social clubs, and wellbeing initiatives
* Ongoing training and global development opportunities
If you're looking to join a forward-thinking, digitally-driven manufacturing environment—this could be your next move.
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