OT Integration Engineer

Morgan McKinley; Limerick; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Morgan McKinley is seeking an experienced OT Integration Engineer in Limerick to connect PLC/SCADA/DCS systems with MES/ERP platforms, including SAP integrations. You will work with Automation, AI and Data Engineering teams to prepare data for analytics and AI applications.

The role focuses on designing and delivering practical industrial data solutions, UNS architectures, and industrial connectivity across manufacturing environments, leveraging ISA-95 frameworks.

Competenze

• 5+ years' experience in Operational Technology, industrial automation or manufacturing systems integration.
• Strong experience integrating PLC-based systems with higher-level software platforms.
• Knowledge of SCADA and/or DCS environments.
• Experience with MES and ERP integration, ideally involving SAP.
• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols, particularly OPC UA and MQTT.
• Strong SQL and manufacturing database skills.
• Understanding of ISA-95 and the interaction between shop-floor systems and enterprise applications.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences.

Mansioni

• Design and implement integrations connecting PLC, SCADA and DCS platforms with MES, ERP and other enterprise applications.
• Support integrations involving systems such as SAP and LIMS.
• Configure and develop industrial communication solutions using OPC UA and MQTT.
• Contribute to Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures and solutions aligned with ISA-95.
• Develop manufacturing data collection, contextualisation and integration approaches.
• Work with SQL databases and industrial data pipelines to make production information accessible and useful.
• Collaborate with Automation, AI and Data Engineering teams to prepare manufacturing data for analytics and AI applications.
• Participate in client workshops, site assessments and technical solution design.
• Translate manufacturing and operational challenges into practical technology solutions.
• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators and technical solutions for customer projects.
• Evaluate emerging OT, MES and industrial software technologies.
• Deliver technical training, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with technology vendors and industry partners.

Conoscenze

OT integration

Industrial automation

PLC integration

SCADA/DCS

OPC UA

MQTT

MES integration

ERP integration

ISA-95

SQL databases

Data analytics

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelors in Automation/Engineering

Equivalent industrial experience

Typically 5+ years in OT/automation

Strumenti

Ignition

DeltaV

Descrizione del lavoro

OT Integration Engineer

Location: Limerick, Ireland
Experience: 5+ years

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced OT Integration Engineer to join an innovative organisation working at the forefront of digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0.

This role will focus on connecting factory-floor systems with higher-level manufacturing, business and data platforms, helping manufacturers unlock greater value from their production data and digital technologies.

Working alongside specialists across Automation, AI, Data Engineering and Machine Vision, you will contribute to a range of technical projects, system integrations, demonstrators and proof-of-concept solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in industrial automation and manufacturing systems who wants to develop their expertise across OT integration, MES, industrial connectivity and smart manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrations connecting PLC, SCADA and DCS platforms with MES, ERP and other enterprise applications.

• Support integrations involving systems such as SAP and LIMS.

• Configure and develop industrial communication solutions using OPC UA and MQTT.

• Contribute to Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures and solutions aligned with ISA-95.

• Develop manufacturing data collection, contextualisation and integration approaches.

• Work with SQL databases and industrial data pipelines to make production information accessible and useful.

• Collaborate with Automation, AI and Data Engineering teams to prepare manufacturing data for analytics and AI applications.

• Participate in client workshops, site assessments and technical solution design.

• Translate manufacturing and operational challenges into practical technology solutions.

• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators and technical solutions for customer projects.

• Evaluate emerging OT, MES and industrial software technologies.

• Deliver technical training, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Collaborate with technology vendors and industry partners.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in Operational Technology, industrial automation or manufacturing systems integration.

• Strong experience integrating PLC-based systems with higher-level software platforms.

• Knowledge of SCADA and/or DCS environments.

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and ERP integration, ideally involving SAP.

• Knowledge of industrial networking and communication protocols, particularly OPC UA and MQTT.

• Strong SQL and manufacturing database skills.

• Understanding of ISA-95 and the interaction between shop-floor systems and enterprise applications.

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to different audiences.

Technical Experience That Would Be Advantageous

• Experience with Ignition or DeltaV.

• Exposure to Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures.

• Experience with Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives.

• Cloud connectivity experience across AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity.

• Experience with historian platforms and manufacturing data analytics.

• Background within pharmaceutical, medical device or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics or Computer Engineering.

• Equivalent relevant industrial experience will also be considered.

• Typically 5+ years' experience in industrial automation, OT integration or manufacturing systems.

The Opportunity

• Work at the intersection of industrial automation, data, AI and next-generation manufacturing.

• Contribute to real-world digital transformation projects across multiple manufacturing sectors.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary technical teams and technology partners.

• Develop innovative demonstrators and practical manufacturing solutions.

• Expand your technical expertise across OT integration, MES, industrial data and Industry 4.0 technologies.

• Competitive salary and benefits package with opportunities for professional development.