Senior Systems Engineer - NPI

Functional area:  Engineering
Location:  UK - United Kingdom
City:  Birstol
Company name:  Edwards Ltd
Date of posting:  Sep 1, 2026

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Your role

As a Senior Systems Engineer - NPI, your mission is to undertake a wide range of activities under the Systems engineering domain from Requirements through to Integration, Verification and Validation for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, under the overall direction of the Systems Engineering Manager. . You will report to the Lead Systems Engineer.

 

You will

 

  • Work at the core of our engineering and product development teams using Systems Engineering tools and methods to bring clarity from ambiguity.
  • Translate our product vision into clear and concise Requirements using Systems Engineering process such as Use Cases, Context Diagrams, Architectures and more.
  • Use Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methods to develop Functional, Logical, and Behavioural architectures to understand the operations and flow of the System.
  • Lead ‘Integration, Verification and Validation' (IV&V) activities across applicable projects as requested, collaborate effectively, toward successful project milestones through to completion.
  • Support the development of robust IV&V plans for products, modules, sub-assemblies of new products in accordance with Edwards’ processes as appropriate.
  • Verify and test that the designs meet the stated requirements and conform to the relevant standards, directives, regulations, by calculation and or virtual testing (simulation) and or physical testing as appropriate.
  • Ensure that your efforts positively contribute to the achievement of the solution on quality and cost, are achieved to the agreed task time scale, taking pride in the accuracy of your work.
  • Accountable for the detailed documentation of the verification and testing undertaken ensuring all relevant information is recorded in a timely manner in accordance with requirements and relevant traceability is maintained.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

 

  • Systems Engineering Degree Bachelors (minimum essential), Masters (desirable), or demonstrable equivalent.
  • Registered Incorporated Engineer, or working towards and committed to achieving registration with a recognised engineering institution (desirable)
  • More than 3 years’ experience of Systems Engineering or Integration Verification and Validation in a relatable engineering industry (essential).
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering in accordance with INCOSE Manual v5 / ISO15288 ‘Systems and software engineering’ (desirable)
  • Understanding of working in a regulated, compliance-driven industry such as the semiconductor manufacturing equipment industry (desirable) incl. understanding of product safety and compliance to applicable standards (desirable). i.e. EN 61511; Safety and design review methods, e.g., PHA, HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA; Semiconductor industry standards – SEMI S2; Risk assessment – Semi S10.
  • A practical understanding of semiconductor fabrications processes and equipment (desirable).
  • Good levels of integrity with a results-driven mindset, able to hold self and others accountable (essential)
  • Able to demonstrate some knowledge of best-practice verification and test, and engineering (essential)
  • Understands technical deliverables and requirements and can report concisely to engineers, project manager, and the wider project team (essential)
  • A willing, helpful attitude, a calm professional manner, and the ability to assess priorities and deal with issues on a regular basis, displaying clear, rational, and analytical approach to problem solving and planning, able to adapt to changing requirements and priorities. (essential)

In return, we offer

  • Culture of trust and accountability
  • Lifelong learning and career growth
  • Innovation powered by people
  • Comprehensive compensation and benefits
  • Health and well-being

Job location


This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site at our office in Birstol, United Kingdom (GB).


 

About Edwards

Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.

Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.