Operational technology (OT) Integration Engineer

DHL Supply Chain; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics firm is seeking an Operational Technology Integration Manager in Coventry. You will lead the design and delivery of innovative solutions that connect industrial machinery with enterprise IT systems. Key responsibilities include designing software interfaces and supporting integrated control systems. Ideal candidates should have experience in PLC software development and knowledge of industrial networking. The role offers competitive benefits including a company car, generous leave, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Free 24/7 GP consultations

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Affordable loans and savings schemes

Qualifications

• Experience developing PLC software in industrial automation environments.
• Knowledge of secure remote access (VPNs, firewalls, segmented networks).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement software interfaces between machinery control systems and enterprise IT systems.
• Develop, test, and maintain PLC software for integrated machine functionality.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting of integrated control systems.

Skills

Developing PLC software

Server-side software and APIs

Industrial networking

Experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT

Education

Degree in Automation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Location: Coventry, CV2 2TA

Ready to shape the future of automation?

Join us at the forefront of innovation, where cutting‑edge technology meets operational excellence and transforms the future of logistics! At DHL Supply Chain, we’re transforming the way technology powers logistics. We’re looking for an OperationalTechnology (OT) Integration Manager to lead the design and delivery of cutting‑edge solutions that connect industrial machinery with enterprise IT systems. This is your opportunity to sit at the interface of OT and IT, enabling smarter, data‑driven operations across multiple sites.

A TYPICAL DAY MAY INVOLVE

• Design and implement software interfaces between machinery control systems and WMS, Azure, and other enterprise IT systems.
• Enable PLCs to consume external system data for machine‑level decision‑making
• Develop, test, and maintain PLC software to support integrated machine functionality.
• Collaborate with controls engineers to define data structures, control strategies, and system behaviour.
• Support commissioning and troubleshooting of integrated control systems across multiple sites.
• Design and implement secure remote access solutions (VPNs, firewalls).
• Work within a multi‑disciplinary engineering team including mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Experience developing PLC software in industrial automation environments.
• Experience developing server‑side software and APIs for data exchange between systems.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and secure remote access (VPNs, firewalls, segmented networks).
• Experience with Beckhoff PLCs and TwinCAT.
• Degree or equivalent experience in Automation, Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related discipline.

WHY JOIN US?

• Company car/car allowance
• 33 days annual leave
• Join our generous pension scheme and benefit from an 8% employer contribution, alongside a 4% employee contribution
• Free confidential 24/7 GP consultations
• Hundreds of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Affordable loans, savings schemes and free mortgage advice
• Visit https://careers.dhl.com/global/en/working-at-dhl-supply-chain to learn more

WHO WE ARE

We’re the global leaders in supply chain management with 188,000 people in over 50 countries. Our expert teams work together to deliver for our customers across a range of industries including retail, automotive, healthcare and more.

BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE

At DHL, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone’s skills and experiences matter, and where you can be your true self every day.

As proud supporters of the Armed Forces Covenant, we value the skills and experiences of ex‑service personnel and are dedicated to helping our veterans find jobs.

Please be aware that interviews are provisionally scheduled to take place during the week commencing 19th December, applications received after this date may not be considered but will be added to our talent pool for future opportunities, subject to your consent. Please also be aware that we review applications continuously and where we have a large number of applications the application period may close ahead of the provisional interview date. To ensure your application is considered we recommend submitting it as early as possible.