Operational Technology Application Engineer

Pertemps Bond; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A company specializing in automation technologies is seeking an Operational Technology Application Engineer to design and maintain applications and automation systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills in SCADA configuration and C# development, alongside excellent problem-solving and teamwork abilities. Working hours are Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 17:15, and Friday from 08:00 to 16:15.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Skills in SCADA configuration and various industrial communication protocols.
• Proficiency in C# and database management.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain OT applications and automation systems.
• Configure and deploy SCADA, HMI, and MES systems.
• Monitor and optimize existing OT applications.
• Integrate OT systems with enterprise IT platforms.
• Provide technical support for OT applications.

Skills

SCADA configuration

C# application development

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, computer science, or related field

Tools

Modbus

OPC UA

Ethernet/IP

Job description

Operational Technology Application Engineer

Wrexham

Working hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 – 17:15, Friday: 08:00 – 16:15

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000

We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting for an OT (Operational Technology) applications engineer to join our client’s automation department.

The automation team creates bespoke automated equipment / production lines, working with major suppliers and utilising processes such as 3D printing, industrial robots, Cobots, while incorporating smart factory and industry 4.0 technologies.

About the role

You will design, develop, implement, and maintain OT applications and automation systems, in the Wrexham and overseas facilities, ensuring seamless integration with control systems and compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Application Development & Integration: Configure and deploy SCADA, HMI, and MES systems; develop automation scripts and logic for PLCs and industrial controllers; build custom OT applications using C# and web-based languages and frameworks for integration and data handling.
• System Commissioning: Install, test, and validate OT applications on production lines.
• Maintenance of Current Systems: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise existing OT applications and automation systems; apply updates, patches, and enhancements to ensure reliability and security.
• IT/OT Convergence: Integrate OT systems with enterprise IT platforms for data analytics and reporting.
• Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for OT applications and resolve system issues promptly.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation for all OT applications and integrations.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, computer science, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: SCADA configuration, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP), proficiency in C# for application development and integration, and database knowledge.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines across multiple projects.
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.