Lead Engineer 2 – Systems Engineering

Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Engineer delivering engineering projects across industrial sectors, including marine and offshore. Collaborating with teams to ensure project execution and technical solutions for customers.

Posted 6/17/2026full-timeSwansea • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the technical delivery of service, upgrade and retrofit engineering projects across industrial, marine, offshore and naval sectors.
Activities span the full project lifecycle from initial technical support and system assessment through detailed engineering, testing, commissioning and customer handover.
Provides engineering expertise for the modernisation, replacement and integration of legacy and current drive, control and automation systems.
Supports customers in identifying upgrade solutions for obsolete equipment and delivers technically robust, cost-effective engineering outcomes.
Manages engineering requirements, specifications and technical deliverables associated with assigned projects and work packages.
Responsible for ensuring solutions meet customer requirements, technical standards, quality expectations and project schedules.
Executes engineering activities including system design, configuration, testing, fault-finding, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), commissioning and post-installation support.
Supports the integration of hardware, software and control systems across a diverse range of customer applications.
Works closely with application engineers, project managers, service teams, customers and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
Acts as the technical focal point for assigned activities and contributes to effective project delivery through sound engineering judgement and problem solving.
Supports the management of technical risk, equipment obsolescence and upgrade strategies.
Contributes to continuous improvement activities through the sharing of technical knowledge, lessons learned and best practices.
Develops in-depth knowledge of GE Vernova legacy and current technologies, as well as third-party control, automation and drive systems.
Uses prior experience and acquired technical expertise to execute engineering activities safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of key business drivers within the Service organisation and how engineering activities contribute to customer satisfaction, operational performance and business growth.
Uses technical judgement and practical engineering experience to solve problems and develop solutions within established processes and procedures.
May propose alternative approaches and recommendations where appropriate while working with guidance from senior colleagues and management.
Works independently on assigned projects and engineering tasks while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
Provides informal coaching and technical guidance to less experienced engineers where required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree, HND/HNC, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering, Systems Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Demonstrable experience in industrial automation, control systems, drives engineering or service engineering environments.
Experience supporting service, upgrade, retrofit or modernisation projects.
Experience with system testing, commissioning, fault finding and technical problem solving.
Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and engineering documentation.
Good understanding of engineering principles and safe working practices.
Candidates should ideally demonstrate experience in one or more of the following areas: AC and DC drive systems, Industrial control and automation systems, PLCs, SCADA and HMI systems, Industrial communication networks and protocols, Legacy equipment upgrades and obsolescence management, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and site commissioning, Marine, offshore, industrial or naval applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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Hard Skills & Tools

Electrical EngineeringControl Systems EngineeringAutomation EngineeringSystems EngineeringIndustrial AutomationDrives EngineeringSystem TestingCommissioningFault FindingTechnical Problem Solving

Soft Skills

Technical JudgementProblem SolvingCollaborationCoachingCommunicationProject ManagementCustomer FocusContinuous ImprovementTechnical ExpertiseSound Engineering Judgement

Certifications

Degree in Electrical EngineeringHND in Electrical EngineeringHNC in Electrical EngineeringApprenticeship in Electrical EngineeringEquivalent Qualification in Engineering