Manufacturing Systems Engineer - Applications Specialist

Join a collaborative team delivering innovative IT and OT solutions within a dynamic manufacturing environment. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand requirements and design, develop, and support applications across the full lifecycle, from specification through to deployment and ongoing improvement. You will build strong relationships with internal customers while applying your expertise in C#, databases, and web technologies to deliver efficient, high-quality solutions. We are looking for a proactive, organised, and detail-focused individual who is comfortable working in a small team and taking ownership of their work. You will also collaborate with infrastructure colleagues and provide occasional support cover, offering an opportunity to broaden your technical experience.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

What's in it for you?

We want you to bring your full self to work-your ideas, your energy, your ambition. You'll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills, shape your path, and take on challenges that matter. Here, your work creates impact you can see and feel, every day.

Your Role and Responsibilities

In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact.

• Lead end-to-end application delivery, from requirements gathering and specification through to development, testing, deployment, and documentation

• Translate user issues into clear, actionable problem statements and drive timely, effective resolutions

• Troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day factory system issues independently, ensuring minimal disruption

• Prioritise and escalate critical incidents appropriately, maintaining operational continuity

• Manage your workload proactively while contributing effectively within a small, collaborative team

• Deliver a high standard of customer service, building trust and strong relationships with internal users

• Ensure compliance with IT policies, standards, and relevant internal and external regulations

• Execute tasks in line with defined processes and RACI responsibilities, maintaining consistency and quality

• Align local solutions with wider business and IT strategies to support overall organisational goals

• Provide guidance and support to colleagues by sharing knowledge and monitoring task progress without formal line management responsibility

• Strong experience in C# and .NET development, including Webforms, WinForms, WPF, and web services

• Hands-on experience with IIS, including setup, configuration, and support

• Solid knowledge of SQL Server, including database design and writing stored procedures

• Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and frameworks like Angular

• Degree-level education with a proactive approach to problem solving and continuous learning

• Experience with Microsoft Reporting Services, XML, or label printing technologies such as ZPL - desirable

• Exposure to SAP integrations, including BAPI or RFC interfaces - desirable

• Familiarity with Microsoft tools such as Power BI or PowerApps - desirable

• Understanding of IT service management frameworks such as ITIL 4 - desirable

• Awareness of Industry 4.0 concepts and digital manufacturing environments - desirable

ABB offers a full range of benefits to help you thrive at work and beyond.

• Competitive salary

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Competitive contributory pension scheme

• Life assurance

• Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)

• Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Generous employee referral scheme

For the 6th consecutive year ABB UK has been recognised as a Top Employer in UK. Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to, The Measurement & Analytics Division is among the world's leading manufacturers and suppliers of smart instrumentation and analyzers, working at the heart of industrial digital transformation. The Measurement & Analytics Division's portfolio consists of analyzers measuring compositions of gases and liquids; instrumentation measuring process variables such as temperature, pressure, flow, and level; force measurement solutions measuring parameters such as flatness, thickness, and tension; and advanced digital solutions for device management, device health check and predictive maintenance. The Measurement & Analytics Division serves key industries such as oil and gas, chemical, water and wastewater, power, hydrogen, batteries, as well as the marine industry. The Division enables the optimization of industrial processes by providing and analyzing data collected from sensing and smart measurement devices. Parameters such as emission levels and production inputs are measured by providing 'before' and 'after' values, enabling efficient operations and environmental sustainability through measurement. Join us. Be part of the team where progress happens, industries transform, and your work shapes the world. Run What Runs the World. #RunwithABB Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. Ready to make an impact? Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.