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Job Description

This is your opportunity to join Silverstream Technologies, a market leading clean technology company standing at the forefront of ship efficiency solutions and maritime decarbonisation. Silverstream are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge technology to reduce fuel burn and harmful emissions from oceangoing vessels.  As they continue to grow, they are seeking an experienced and flexible Systems Engineer to contribute to their success.

Reporting To: Lead Systems Engineer

Location: Southampton / London Offices - home base working available (some international travel required for meetings and sitework support).

Experience / Qualifications Required:
  • Degree in electrical, electronic, or automation related subject. 
  • A Minimum of 5 years working in automation and control or a similar technical discipline (ideally in the Marine industry)
  • System integration and working on multi-discipline projects. 
  • Design of PLC based machinery control systems including PID regulated devices, sequencing, and event-based control. 
  • Modernisation and porting of existing functionality to new platforms and/or operating systems as required. 
  • Network and communications protocols (e.g., Ethernet, Modbus, Profibus, NMEA)  
  • Knowledge of HMI design and modification following industry best practice. 
  • Knowledge of PLC Programming on platforms following IEC 61131. 
  • Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink or Object-oriented programming languages advantageous. 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • On-site commissioning experience 
  • Good report writing and presentation skills 
  • Good personal organisational skills 
  • Ability to multi-task on a variety of projects to strict time scales 
  • Understands business objectives and can influence stakeholders to meet objectives 
  • Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable 
  • Willing to travel within base country and occasionally overseas 
  • Knowledge of marine classification society rules (DNV, ABS, LR, etc.)

Benefits:
  • Flexi-Time with your working hours
  • Hybrid Working
  • Workplace Pension Scheme
  • Life Assurance Cover
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 24/7 GP Access and Mental Health Support
  • Eyecare Vouchers
  • 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Discounted Gym Membership

How To Apply:

If this is the role for you, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience by clicking the "Apply for this job".

Please note if you are applying from outside the UK, you must be willing to relocate and have the rights to live and work in the UK.

Interview Process:

Successful candidates will be taken through a 2 stage interview process with Silverstream:
  • 1st Stage Interview - Completed via Teams
  • 2nd Stage Interview - Completed at their London HQ Office

Note: All successful applicants will receive contact from Faststream before submitting your CV to Silverstream.