Operational Technology Engineer

Description

The company designs and manufactures medical technology, and this role supports its manufacturing operations across multiple sites.

You will be the technical go-to for the plant and engineering group on automation, controls and machine connectivity, using IT and OT solutions to fix production issues and raise performance. You will also help strengthen Smart Factory capabilities and push cybersecurity practice across operational technology.

The role sits in a multi-functional team with plant technical staff, engineering, IT, Quality and regulatory.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical resource for the manufacturing site and engineering group, delivering IT and OT solutions that resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance in controls, automation and machine connectivity.
• Help adopt the cybersecurity framework across the site, covering technologies, assets, people and Smart Factory systems, and act as the link between the OT Center of Excellence and plant operations.
• Work as an active member of a high-performance, multi-functional team.
• Drive adoption and implementation of IT/OT and cybersecurity standards across the site.
• Develop, plan and implement technical solutions, including equipment bills of materials, scopes of work and estimates. Take part in proposal reviews and give timely status updates.
• Support knowledge transfer and rollout of approved OT standards and practices, covering network implementation, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics, cobots, cybersecurity controls and IT systems.
• Support OT improvement projects with sustainable solutions, working alongside plant technical peers.
• Support assessment of new technologies, proofs of concept, pilots and expansion plans with engineering, IT, information security, operations, R&D and vendors.
• Work with IT and information security teams to reach the outcomes the sites and the wider program need.
• Help the engineering team write User Requirements Specifications (URS) that set out OT/IT requirements for new equipment purchases.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in science or engineering and 2 years of related experience in OT systems development or projects in manufacturing are required.
• Working knowledge of OT systems, including PLCs, vision systems, motion control, operator interface panels, power distribution, electrical control components, safety systems, and hardware and software implementation. You can generalise manufacturing technology and explain solutions clearly to leadership.
• Experience working with third-party vendors and system integrators, specifying hardware and software for controls and automation, running factory and site acceptance tests, and managing projects.
• Experience with network layouts, servers, switches and firewall configuration, and with hardware and software specifications, is critical.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and how they apply to OT systems.

Conditions

Hybrid working model, applicable to most professional roles.

Equal opportunity: the company is committed to inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and pension schemes, plus Save As You Earn share options.
• Flexible vacation and time off, paid public holidays and paid volunteering hours.
• Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plan, income protection, life assurance and more.
• Hands-on, team-tailored training with mentorship.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes, and other employee discounts.