Operational Technology Engineer

Smith Nephew; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual bonus

Pension scheme

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Healthcare cash plans

Life assurance

Hybrid working model

Mentorship and training

Employee discounts

Job summary

Smith Nephew is seeking an Operational Technology Engineer to join our manufacturing operations. You will act as a key technical resource delivering automation, controls, and machine connectivity solutions to resolve production challenges and enhance Smart Factory capabilities, while promoting cybersecurity best practices across sites.

You will collaborate with OT, IT, and vendor teams to plan, implement, and validate OT/IT integration projects, supporting new technology pilots and expansion

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree required.
• 2 years related experience in OT systems development/projects in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of OT systems, PLCs, vision systems, motion controls, HMI panels and SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT/OT solutions to resolve manufacturing issues and improve performance (controls, automation, connectivity).
• Support cybersecurity framework adoption to secure OT processes across sites.
• Collaborate with OT Center of Excellence, plant operations, IT, quality and regulatory teams.
• Drive adoption of OT and cybersecurity standards across the site.
• Develop, plan, and implement technical solutions including BOMs, scope of work, estimates, and status updates.
• Assist in knowledge transfer and implementation of OT standards (networks, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, robotics).
• Support OT improvement projects delivering sustainable solutions with cross-functional teams.
• Assist in technology assessments, pilots, and expansion plans with Engineering, IT, Information Security, Operations, R&D and Vendors.

Skills

OT systems knowledge

PLC programming

Vision systems

Motion controls

HMI/SCADA

Electrical control components

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA systems

Network firewalls

Industrial cybersecurity controls

Job description

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Neb, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operational Technology Engineer to join one of the world’s leading medical technology companies.

As an Operational Technology Engineer , you will act as a key technical resource supporting manufacturing operations through the delivery of innovative automation, controls, and machine connectivity solutions. You will help drive operational excellence by resolving production challenges, enhancing Smart Factory capabilities, and promoting the adoption of cybersecurity best practices to secure operational technology (OT) systems across multiple sites.

What will you be doing?

• Acting as technical resource for the manufacturing site and engineering group to support and deliver IT/OT solutions to resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance in the areas of Controls, Automation and machine connectivity
• Supporting adoption of Cybersecurity framework and activities to secure OT processes across the manufacturing site that includes technologies, assets, people, and Smart Factory implementations working as liaison between OT Center of Excellence and plant operations
• Actively collaborating as a team member in a high-performance multi-functional work team environment, including plant and manufacturing technical resources, engineering, IT, Quality and regulatory
• Actively supporting and driving IT/OT and cybersecurity standards adoption and implementation across the manufacturing site
• Developing, planning, and implementing technical solutions including equipment bills of materials, scope of work, estimates, participate in proposal review, and provide timely status updates
• Providing support in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for OT systems, including network implementation, PLC's, HMIs, SCADA systems, Robotics, Cobots, Cybersecurity controls and IT systems
• Supporting OT improvement projects delivering sustainable solutions in collaboration with plant technical peers
• Supporting new technology assessment, Proof of Concepts, Pilots, and Expansion Plans collaborating with Engineering, IT, Information Security, Operations, R&D and Vendors
• Collaborating with Information Technology and Information Security teams to get the desired outcome for the sites and the overall program
• Assisting engineering team in developing User Requirements Specification (URS) documentation specifying OT/IT requirements for new equipment purchases

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor of Science/Engineering degree and 2 years related experience in OT systems development/projects in a manufacturing environment are required.
• Working knowledge of OT systems, PLCs, vision systems, motion controls, operator interface panels, power distribution, electrical control components, safety systems and hardware/software implementation, ability to generalize manufacturing technology and solutions and competently communicate solutions to leadership.
• Experience working with third party vendors and system integrators, specifying hardware and software for controls and automation projects, Factory and Site acceptance tests, and project management
• Experience with network layouts, servers, switches, fire walls configurations and hardware/software specifications are critical
• Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and its applicability in OT systems.

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.

Inclusion and Belonging : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website ( www.smith-nephew.com )

• Your Future : Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance : Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing : Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility : Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training : Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks : Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.