Job Title: Global Lead Operation Technology Engineer
A leading role in shaping the Future Factory Automation Roadmap and direction to be a world-class manufacturing operation. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Global Lead OT Engineer with strong expertise in Ignition by Inductive Automation.
This is a hybrid role with 20% travel, requiring a minimum of 10 years of experience in Controls Systems or Software Development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Strategic Business Units (SBUs), ensuring the integration of Ignition based solutions (SCADA, Andon, OEE) to drive operational efficiency, innovation, and process optimization at scale.
* Oversight of design and implementation of Operation Technology (OT) systems across European operations.
* Maintain / develop Batch Control, Andon, OEE, dashboards within Ignition.
* Design historians, APIs, and system integration to devices on the factory floor such as robotics, vision systems, PLCs, and test equipment.
Requirements:
* Minimum 10 years of experience in Controls Systems or Software Development.
* Experience developing SCADA applications using Ignition SCADA platform is essential.
* Demonstrable experience designing historians, APIs, and system integration.
* Controls expertise across PLC, HMI & SCADA would be essential.
* Knowledge of Tag Handling, Tag Historian, Alarms, and Events.
* Knowledge of communication protocols such as Serial, Ethernet, ASI, and EtherNet/IP.
* Knowledge on IOT, MQTT, RESTful, Industry 4.0 technologies, Robot Programming, Vision Systems will be an added advantage.
* Proficiency in Python scripting is an essential requirement.
* SQL Expertise: You should have experience developing/maintaining databases utilized by applications developed - Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL.
* Managing budget, schedule, resources, and project risks.
Desired Skills:
* Operational Technology System Integration.
* Work experience on Industrial & Assembly line Automation.
* API Design and Development.
* AWS cloud services and engineering.
* Cloud-native application design and containerization.
* Data Analytics and Visualization.
* Global experience.
Qualifications:
* Ignition Gold Certification.
* Deep knowledge of automation and SCADA applications with successful development and deployment experience.
* Deep knowledge of Digital connectivity/IIoT and sensor technology.
* Collaborate with others to foster effective teamwork.
The role offers hybrid working. You must have a full clean driving license and be available to travel as required (expected circa 20%).
A salary of €100,000 - €120,000 per annum is offered depending on experience.