System Engineer
2 days ago
Peterborough
PE Global is recruiting a Digital Systems Engineer on behalf of a leading global engineering organisation based in Peterborough. This is an office-based role, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with some flexibility on start and finish times. The position offers an hourly rate of £32.80 PAYE or £44.52 Umbrella and is available to start ASAP on an initial 12-month contract, with rolling extensions highly likely. 🔹 Key Responsibilities • Develop high-level system boundary diagrams for on-board controllers, telematics, platform components, and applications., • Lead Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) and create validation plans in collaboration with subject matter experts., • Document and gain consensus on test plans with cross-functional teams., • Support the testing and validation process alongside simulation engineers., • Collaborate extensively with internal teams including Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Cat Electronics, Sales, Marketing, and Applications across multiple Caterpillar divisions (Energy & Transportation, Construction Industries, and Resource Industries). 🔹 Candidate Profile • 3–5 years’ experience within product or service development., • Proven background in digital delivery (IT, software development, or engineering data)., • Strong organisation, prioritisation, and planning skills., • Excellent communication and time management abilities., • Comfortable working in ambiguous, first-time problem-solving environments. Desirable: • Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Engineering, or Applications relating to customer and product development., • Understanding of telematics, cloud computing, analytics, or application development., • Proven ability to influence and work through others to achieve results. 🔹 Role Details • Location: Peterborough (fully on-site), • Hours: 37 per week, • Mon–Thu: 08:30–16:45, • Fri: 08:30–16:15, • Contract Length: 12 months (extensions highly likely), • Interview Format: Face-to-face, STAR method (approx. 1 hour), • Start Date: ASAP Please note PE Global cannot assist with visa sponsorship, candidates will need the full right to live and work within the UK for at least the next 12 months.