Systems Engineer (Mechanical & Automation)

Overview

In this role you will design and integrate mechanical and automation solutions for Mirion’s nuclear measurement systems. You will work with cross-functional teams to ensure specifications, timelines, and costs are met while guiding junior engineers and contributing to tenders and commissioning. The position combines hands-on testing with project oversight across UK sites, within a highly regulated industry. You join a values-driven culture that emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, with a clear impact on safety and environmental protection.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• international group with high-profile projects
• professional development opportunities and training
• collaborative and supportive work environment

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical and automation work for bespoke system projects
• Set team standards to achieve excellence in a regulated industry
• Mentor and guide junior engineers
• Apply best engineering practices across tasks
• Support FMEA, fault tree analysis, SIL substantiation and AR&M assessments
• Coordinate with divisional stakeholders to meet customer requirements
• Contribute technical input to tender documentation (concept design, costing)
• Identify and drive business improvement opportunities
• Flexibility to work at other divisional sites, customer sites, and supplier sites

Key requirements

• Degree educated or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline
• Good appreciation of electrical systems
• Experience as a Project/Senior Engineer with broad mechanical, control, instrumentation and safety systems knowledge
• PLC programming experience with familiarity with GE Fanuc applications (preferred)
• Experience with Machinery Directive compliance and EN12100 / EN13849-1
• Strong knowledge of general national and international codes, specs and standards
• Excellent computing skills (MS Office, AutoCAD)
• Able to obtain SC clearance (DV possible)
• Proactive, technically capable with strong initiative
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and English communication skills

• Proactive
• Good communication
• Organizational skills
• PLC programming (GE Fanuc)
• Machinery Directive compliance (EN12100, EN13849-1)
• FMEA and fault tree analysis

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