MES Operational Technology (OT) Specialist

Job Purpose

• Support successful integration of MES with shopfloor systems, machines, and automation platforms across manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical expertise for machine connectivity, SCADA integration, industrial communication, and production data acquisition.
• Improve reliability, maintainability, and scalability of OT solutions supporting MES deployments.
• Support manufacturing sites in resolving complex technical challenges related to automation and MES connectivity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of machine integration approaches, technical standards, and reusable implementation patterns.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

OT & Shopfloor Integration

• Support design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES integration with PLCs, SCADA systems, OPC UA servers, and production equipment.
• Define and maintain reusable approaches for machine connectivity and data acquisition.

SCADA & Automation Support

• Provide technical expertise for SCADA systems and automation solutions supporting manufacturing operations.
• Support troubleshooting, enhancements, upgrades, and integration of SCADA platforms where required.
• Act as a technical advisor for shopfloor automation topics impacting MES solutions.

Machine Connectivity & Data Acquisition

• Support implementation of production equipment interfaces and machine communication.
• Ensure reliable acquisition of production, quality, and equipment data required by MES solutions.
• Collaborate with local automation teams to identify and resolve connectivity issues

MES Deployment Support

• Support implementation of production equipment interfaces and machine communication.
• Ensure reliable acquisition of production, quality, and equipment data required by MES solutions.
• Collaborate with local automation teams to identify and resolve connectivity issues

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement

• Develop technical guidelines, documentation, and best practices related to OT and machine integration.
• Share lessons learned and support capability development across manufacturing sites

Skills & Technical Competences & Behaviors

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, industrial automation, MES, SCADA, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shopfloor operations.
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial automation environments.
• Experience integrating production equipment with MES solutions.
• Knowledge of PLCs, industrial protocols, and machine communication technologies.
• Experience with OPC UA and industrial connectivity solutions.
• Understanding of OT architecture and manufacturing system landscapes.
• Experience with data acquisition and real-time production data collection.
• Familiarity with MES deployments and production system integration projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to bridge communication between automation, IT, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Good communication, documentation, and knowledge-sharing skills.
• Experience working in international and cross-functional project environments