ME Technical Specialist - Automation

ZipRecruiter; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Derby is seeking an Automation Technical Specialist to shape strategy and set standards for Cyber-Physical Systems. This role involves developing policies to ensure compliance with safety and cybersecurity measures while mentoring engineers and managing strategic relationships. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in Cyber-Physical Systems and knowledge in manufacturing operations. The position offers competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and implementing Cyber-Physical Systems.
• Working knowledge of physical automation solutions across various processes.
• Familiarity with Cyber Security risks and automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining Cyber-Physical Systems policies and standards.
• Setting Manufacturing Engineering Technology Strategy.
• Collaborating with leaders to prioritize data initiatives.
• Mentoring engineers on system integration.
• Managing knowledge and best practices.

Skills

Cyber-Physical Systems development

Physical automation solutions

Manufacturing Operations Management systems

Data governance

Process control authoring and validation

CNC/PLC familiarity

Cyber Security knowledge

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Automation Technical Specialist – UK/ Hybrid. Full Time. Based in Derby with global accountability. Rolls-Royce is developing our adoption of integrated digital and physical solutions, extending the use of automation in the business. This role shapes strategy and sets standards and policies to ensure Cyber-Physical Systems are compliant from safety, cyber-security and business outcome perspectives.

Why Rolls-Royce? We design, build and service systems that provide critical power where safety and reliability are paramount. We foster an inclusive, innovative culture with opportunities to grow your career and make a difference. Hybrid working balances time between office, home, and other locations. Attending the workplace for collaboration is expected on average three days per week.

What we offer: excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are.

What you will be doing

In this role of Manufacturing Systems Integration Specialist, you will lead the capability for Rolls-Royce by:

• Developing and maintaining the Cyber-Physical Systems policies and standards, ensuring they support the organisation's business objectives and external regulatory requirements.
• Setting Manufacturing Engineering Technology Strategy - act as Level 2 curator for Manufacturing and Digital capabilities, developing and aligning strategic roadmaps, tech-bricks/programme definition and funding bids to ensure strategic alignment and delivery.
• Establishing and leading the relationship with strategic procurement to technically approve and support relevant schemes, working towards a future model of strategic supplier relationships including integration supplier selection.

• Collaborating with business leaders, Process Specialists, and IT teams to identify and prioritise data & systems initiatives that drive business value.
• Acting as a mentor for engineers involved in the community integration of manufacturing automation and IT systems, ensuring there is adequate pipeline of talent, including development of individuals, succession planning and professional growth.
• Managing our collective knowledge, standards and best practice in a globally accessible environment including training solutions.
• Representing externally to share and seek knowledge to drive improvements in Cyber-Physical capabilities and applications.
• Acting as ambassador for the function in technology development processes such as C2, TRL, DMIP, PILM and IPPR/PPAP environments.

Who we're looking for

We embrace agility, boldness, collaboration and simplicity. These principles form our values and behaviours and are essential to our assessment process.

• Proven experience in developing and implementing Cyber-Physical Systems.
• Working knowledge of the application of physical automation solutions across a breadth of process applications (e.g., Process automation, Machine Tending, Handling, Mechatronics).
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Operations Management (MoM) systems and integration techniques.
• Knowledge of data governance, data quality management, and data integration techniques.
• Knowledge of process control authoring and validation systems such as robot and novel programming methods.
• Familiarity with OT/IT technologies such as CNC/PLC, systems architectures, field bus communication.
• Familiarity with Cyber Security risks and mitigation techniques in automation systems.
• A passion for creating symbiotic capabilities that provide safe and rewarding production workplaces.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex problems.
• Working knowledge of TOGAF or similar frameworks is a plus.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background.