About this role
The position ensures engineering‑compliant, cybersecure connectivity of machines and production systems and the integration of machine and process data into Digital Factory and MES solutions.
It combines software development from an engineering perspective with operational responsibility to guarantee stable, standard‑compliant and supportable production software solutions worldwide.
Engineering, implementation and validation of standardized machine interfacesIntegration of machine & process data into Digital Factory / MES / visualization solutionsDefinition and rollout of standard machine data profiles (availability, OEE, traceability data)Engineering of edge and gateway concepts for data acquisition and preprocessingContribution to Digital Factory rollout packages (T‑Shirt model: S / M / L)Development and extension of production‑close software components, e.g. NET / C# applications, database‑based machine data services, interfaces and connectors between OT and applicationsCreation of technical concepts, specifications and engineering documentationExecution of integration tests, system tests and go‑livesSupport standardization and reuse of engineering solutionsEngineering‑driven implementation of OT‑compliant network topologiesSupport of OT cybersecurity measures: e.g., network segmentation, hardening concepts, firewall implementation (together with network & cybersecurity teams)Validation of cybersecure machine and IPC integrationsOperational support of production‑related software and connectivity solutionsAdvanced troubleshooting (remote & on‑site): e.g., machine connectivity, data flows, edge systems, production software failuresProgram and system analysis to identify root causes and implement sustainable fixesDefinition and maintenance of troubleshooting procedures, runbooks and documentationSupport standard software and OS rollouts in shopfloor environmentsCreation of engineering documentation and standardsTraining and coaching of plants and local engineering / IT teamsActing as technology partner and consultant within Digital FactoriesTechnical contribution in projects as engineering expertEnsuring adherence to schedules and milestonesSupporting cost control and budget compliance Degree in Automation, IT Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or comparable technical background with relevant experienceMore than 5 years work experience, 2–3 years in industrial production environments (engineering, connectivity, OT systems)Knowledge in IT Manufacturing solutions ; Industrie 4.0Analytical skills & problem solving capabilitiesProject Management experience: implemented projects or rollouts in production environmentsExperience working with international plants and stakeholders The well-being of our employees is important to us. That's why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:
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