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System Engineer Job Description: Top Duties and Requirements

A System Engineer, or System Operator, designs, integrates, and maintains a complex system to make the best use of equipment and resources within an industry. Their duties include analyzing user requirements, developing product simulations, and supervising equipment manufacturing and installation.

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System Engineer duties and responsibilities

A System Engineer’s duties and responsibilities vary depending on the role, industry, and needs of the company. Typically, a System Engineer works on a systems project from start to finish. A System Engineer’s duties and responsibilities may include:

  • Analyzing user requirements and design systems to match the required needs
  • Designing and developing microprocessors, circuit boards, and other technology
  • Bench testing and evaluating prototypes and making necessary adjustments
  • Supervising the manufacturing, installation, and implementation of information systems
  • Maintaining assessment and evaluation documentation and records
  • Modifying and integrating software, hardware, and information equipment
  • Troubleshooting and debugging information systems
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System Engineer Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Dexotech Power:

The leader in providing Power Engineering, Testing, Advanced Diagnostics and Root Cause Analysis. Dexotech is an employee owned, diverse, rapidly growing, socially responsible service company, with a global project portfolio.

Summary:

Dexotech Power is looking for a determined individual to grow and deliver WOW experiences to our trusted clients. This individual will self-preform highly advanced technical work, prepare proposals and reports in accordance with internal guidelines, assist in content development, onboarding of new team members and will assist in converting leads into projects and satisfied clients. We are seeking a Power System Engineerto lead or assist in all aspects of Power System Life Cycle Management. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Power System design and operation including system design and studies, relaying, control and protection, equipment engineering, HV insulation systems, commissioning, acceptance, interconnect, operations, maintenance and end of life evaluations. Strong communication and technical writing skills is a must for this role.

We invite applications from candidates with the following qualifications:

� Bachelor�s Degree In electrical engineering.

� Good understanding of all substation equipment.

� Some knowledge of electrical calculation and computer applications.

� Some knowledge of power system protection and power system calculations such as load flow and impedance calculations.

� Experience in utility substations, transmission lines, renewable sector solar and wind generation facilities a bonus.

� Strong communication skills.

� Superb research and technical writing abilities.

� Excellent organization, time management and negotiation skills.

� Strong leadership capabilities when needed.

� Autonomous and self management capability.

� A valid driver's license.

� Clean background check to meet plant access requirements.

� Ability to travel to USA and international destinations and/or obtain needed work permits.

� Ability to perform upwards of 90% field duties when needed.

General Responsibilities:

� Assist in project execution, proposal and report preparation.

� Perform electrical calculations, system modeling and simulations under supervision of the Principal Engineer.

� Perform data collection, organization and reporting.

� Assist in field testing and inspection projects.

� Manage light duty projects and clients.

� Prepare technical research documents.

� Assist in laboratory preparation, testing and cleanup.

If site work is required, for the safety of yourself and others:

� The ability to respond quickly to sounds.

� The ability to move safely over uneven terrain.

� The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

� The ability to comprehend and follow electrical safety and approach distances.

� The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.

We offer you:

� Autonomy, expertise, and purpose.

� Competitive wages, bonuses, and profit sharing.

� A flexible work environment targeted to improve work/life balance and efficiency.

� Professional and personal development opportunities.

� Mentorship and guidance for exponential growth.

� An energetic, passionate and positive work atmosphere.

Dexotech is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.

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Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 18 months

Salary: $50,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:
  • Paid time off
    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • 8 hour shift
    Supplemental pay types:
  • Bonus pay



    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Etobicoke, ON M8Z1J7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Application question(s):
  • ANSI Instantaneous Overcurrent Element Location: In person

    • Example 2

    We are a globally recognized leader in the supply of equipment, engineering and design services to the Gypsum Wallboard and Plaster Plant industry... still not sure who we are? Get to know us a little and you�ll see that we�re a growing organization with a phenomenal team of people. We are driven to innovate, our skilled commissioning teams travel the world to provide service to customers and most days we manage to have some fun doing it. If this sounds like the type of place you�d like to work, we�re hiring!

    A few of the perks:
  • Competitive Pay, Travel Bonus, Performance Bonus

  • Health Spending Account and Health Insurance Options

  • RRSP Matching

  • Casual Atmosphere and Flexible Hours

  • Opportunities for Travel

  • Modern Office Space Close to Nature

    Most Importantly:
  • Freedom to be creative and innovative

  • Collaborate with a welcoming and motivated team

  • Develop with a high degree of autonomy

  • Training Opportunities with a focus on Career Development

    The opportunity:
    If you have a passion for automation and an interest in visualizing data to help manufacturing teams optimize production and streamline functionality for users, we have an exciting opportunity. We�re currently seeking candidates to join our controls group in the development of HMI and SCADA systems. In this role you will:
  • Develop Operator Interfaces for Controlling Automated Production Lines

  • Assist in the Design and Installation of Computer Hardware and Industrial Networks

  • Deploy Tools for Collecting and Analyzing Production Data

  • Support Commissioning of International Projects

    Ideal Candidate:

    The ideal candidate for this position enjoys exploring technology to find solutions to real world challenges. They are adaptable and like variety in their work, moving freely between programming, bench testing hardware and working hands on at a job site. Attention to detail is critical to improving user experience and making systems intuitive for operators.

    In addition, they may possess some of the following experience:
  • User Interface Design

  • Working with Ignition, Rockwell FTView SE, GE iFix or Wonderware

  • Programming, especially Python, VBA, Java, and/or Ladder Logic

  • Developing and Accessing Database Tables

  • Familiarity with Ethernet Network Concepts and Troubleshooting

  • Selecting, Bench Testing and Commissioning Hardware

  • Field Support and Engaging with a Variety of People

  • Previous MQTT / IIOT experience would be an asset

    Qualifications:
  • Related College or University Education

  • 3-5 years� experience in related field

  • Ignition Certification would be an asset

    This position is based out of our head office in Burlington with a requirement for regular international travel.



    Disclaimer: Please note that the estimated pay range that is provided on various sites may not be representative of Gyptech's range for this position



    Gypsum Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we would like to thank all applicants for their interest. If you require accommodation of disability in the application or interview process please contact us. The application package is available in accessible format upon request.

    A Bit More About Us

    With offices in North America, Europe and South America, we have been responsible for supplying the equipment for the majority of new production volumes over the last decade.?Our experience designing and commissioning equipment globally, means that we are prepared to meet the unique requirements presented by each of our customers. Our wallboard plants serve a variety of production capacities and surpass expectations of safety, quality and performance in any market. ?

    For additional information on our organization, please visit [website]

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision care
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Location: Hybrid remote in Burlington, ON L7P 5C1

    • Example 3

    Craftensa Inc.

    We are seeking a talented senior systems engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be required to analyze data security within computer systems, develop and implement repairs, modifications, and upgrades, and diagnose and resolve system errors or technical issues. To be a successful senior systems engineer, you should possess advanced knowledge of hardware and software systems and exceptional analytical thinking abilities.

    Responsibilities:

  • Provide system technical consultation and support for the software testing team.
  • Provide system technical consultation and support to the Sales team.
  • Assist the R&D team to develop data-centric data self-protection solutions.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues of Windows/Linux system compatibilities for Organization�s data security products.
  • Develop/maintain software installation packages for windows/Linux Apps.
  • Develop/maintain tools using script languages for auto data extraction from embedded systems.
  • Develop and manage a portfolio of data security penetration and defense experiments/demonstrations around the Organization�s products.
  • Develop and conduct penetration testing for Organization�s software on Windows/Linux.
  • Develop and design safety solutions to protect Organization�s data security products in a malicious environment.
  • Train the engineering team on new systems, protocols, and best practices.
  • Keep abreast of the latest advancements in technology, protocols, and best practices.

    Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a similar field. Master's degree may be preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience as a systems engineer.
  • Familiarity with operating systems, such as Linux and UNIX.
  • Experience with database management software, such as MySQL, Oracle RDBMS, and Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Excellent scripting skills with knowledge of programming languages, such as Perl, Ruby, and Python.
  • Good knowledge of networking protocols, such as TCP, IP, and OSI models.
  • Exceptional communication and leadership skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experiences or expertise on security auditing and/or forensics analysis will be an asset.

    Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor/Masters of computer science or electrical and computer engineering, etc.

    Benefits:

  • Employer RRSP contribution matching.
  • Extended health benefit plan (after 3 month probation period), covering prescriptions, eye wear, dental, etc.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

    Salary: $100,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

    Flexible Language Requirement:
  • French not required
    Schedule:
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

    Education:
  • Master's Degree (preferred)

    Experience:
  • Systems engineering: 5 years Location: Remote

    • Example 4

    Description:

  • Designs and engineers the system down to detail to satisfy the specified requirements of the customer.

  • Defines the products, components and subsystems to be used and their concrete characteristics.

  • Configures the components and subsystems used according to the requirements.

  • Develops detailed solutions for the integration to ensure the interaction of the individual elements as a functioning unit.

  • Is responsible for the realization of the system with the required functionality, and prepares the design documentation.

  • May minister the executing units (e.g. manufacturing, procurement, logistics). 3-5 years

    Work location:

    Site policy approx. 55% onsite, the contractor must plan for onsite work min. 3 days/wk.

    Requirements:

  • Management of requirements from system to sub-system and component level
  • Identification and scoring of technical and project risks
  • Development of mitigation activities to reduce risk through engineering and validation work
  • Verification reporting on project conclusion
  • 1-2 years experience working in a similar role
  • Must have a degree in mechanical engineering or similar
  • Gas turbine experience not necessary but would be an advantage
  • Contract duration: initially 12 months
  • Location: 9505 Cote-de-Liesse, Dorval, minimum 50% presence

    Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

    Pay: $30.00-$35.00 per hour

    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Quebec, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

    Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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    • Example 5

    As a key member of the BLiNQ Design Team, you will work closely with software, RF and antenna design engineers towards delivering cost-effective and leading-edge wireless product solutions. You will be part of the Software Development team. You will interface with hardware and software engineers as well as integration and product verification engineers, in order to produce cost effective and highly functional products.

    This position requires strong problem solving skills, self-motivation and strong inter-disciplinary teamwork skills. You must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently on multiple product development platforms and with tight project schedules.

    Primary Responsibilities:
  • Design LTE PHY/MAC layer algorithms
  • Matlab and C bit accurate simulation of PHY/MAC layer algorithms
  • Post-processing and analysis of debug data captured during modem tests
  • Work with DSP developers to implement and debug PHY algorithms on SoC
  • Experience with Smart Antennas, Digital and Analog Beamforming , interference cancellation
  • Link budget analysis

    Requirements:
  • 3 years of wireless system design experience with a strong background in LTE technologies.
  • Strong understanding of Wireless Communications and wireless physical layer algorithms
  • Beamforming and Smart Antenna Experience
  • Coding experience in Matlab and C
  • Exceptional analytical skills
  • Ph.D. in electronics and/or signal processing ( or Master with 5+ experience in relevant fields)

    Job Type: Full-time

    Additional pay:
  • Bonus pay
  • Overtime pay
    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off
  • Vision hour shift

    • Example 6

    Job Responsibilities :
  • Work with technology partners, project management group and other stakeholders to develop technical solution design
  • Design, Implements and maintains technology for telco SI product, oversee the design, configuration, maintenance and optimization of various product vendor technology infrastructure
  • Document and present overall system architecture and project requirement
  • Lead architecture and design reviews between cross functional groups
  • Research new trends and technologies in advanced in Telco industry
  • Lead evaluation of vendor selection targeted for possible integration into different applications.

    The Candidate we are looking for:

  • Diploma or Degree holder in Telecommunication, Information Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related disciplines
  • Seasoned professional with at least 3-5 years relevant experience in the capacity of System Architect for sizable System Integration projects
  • Acme Packet (Oracle) SBC expertise is a must and expertise in SIP and TDM technology
  • Hands-on experience in VOIP / UC system or related system is a definite advantage
  • Knowledge of network and web related protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP, IPSEC, HTTP, HTTPS, routing protocols)
  • Prior development experience in any of the following areas preferred:

  • Working knowledge in order management, provisioning system, mediation platform
  • Network routing, switching and signaling technologies: SS7, SIP or diameter
  • Management of different OS/Cloud platforms such as Linux, AliCloud, AWS,GCP, NFV/SDN/Cloud Native

  • Able to communicate professionally in English and Cantonese. Working knowledge of Putonghua a definite advantage
  • Energetic, self-motivated and an effective leader that is able to work under pressure

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:
  • Work from home
    Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday

    Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

    Experience:
  • sizable System Integration projects: 3 years (preferred)

    • What does a System Engineer do?

    System Engineers design complex systems in many industries, including aerospace, manufacturing, information technology, and computer hardware. For example, a System Engineer could design a highly integrated information system for a software company or work with an aerospace firm, improving inflight data recording technology.

    System Engineer skills and qualifications

    A successful System Engineer has a solid educational background combined with experience and relevant skills. They need to have strong interpersonal skills, as they often work within a team of other engineers and supporting professions. Being able to communicate effectively and listen and understand the client’s needs are crucial skills. Some other skills and qualifications of a System Engineer include:

    • Strong understanding of engineering, electronics, electrical systems, and applied technologies
    • Ability to effectively problem-solve and troubleshoot complex systems
    • Practical project management skills and ability to lead and supervise a team
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex ideas and concepts
    • Ability to prioritize tasks and goals

    System Engineer experience requirements

    A System Engineer gains most of their experience during on-the-job training. Because System Engineers work in such diverse industries, their experience requirements are specific to every company.

    A successful System Engineer requires a solid understanding of complex systems, engineering principles, and applied technology. An entry-level System Engineer needs more than four years of relevant work experience.

    System Engineer education and training requirements

    Look for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree in computer, electrical, or electronic engineering, engineering physics, or computer science. One of these qualifications is required to practice as a System Engineer.

    After graduation, a System Engineer can work for three to four years under supervision to gain valuable hands-on experience. Then, upon completing a professional practice exam, they can register to become a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.). This special designation allows the System Engineer to approve engineering drawings and reports and practice as a Professional Engineer. The Professional Engineer designation is recognized globally, but in Canada Engineers also need to register with their provincial or territorial regulatory body to work.

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    What are the different types of System Engineers?

    A System Engineer can work within a wide range of industries, specializing in a specific system type. The field of engineering they work in depends on the industry. For example, System Engineers can work with communication, computer, electronic, environmental, information, manufacturing, petroleum, power, software, structural systems or other specialties. The industries a candidate is qualified to work in depend on what kind of degree they hold, and their previous work experience.

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