MES Operational Technology (OT) Specialist

Datwyler IT; Pune District; Hybrid; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Datwyler IT in Pune region is seeking an experienced automation specialist to support MES integration with shopfloor systems, PLCs, SCADA, and production equipment. You will focus on data acquisition, reliability, and scalable OT solutions across manufacturing sites.

You will collaborate with automation and IT teams, contribute to technical standards, and develop reusable patterns and documentation to improve MES deployments and shopfloor connectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Automation, Engineering, IT, or related field.
• 5+ years in manufacturing automation, MES/SCADA.
• Experience with OPC UA and industrial connectivity.
• Strong troubleshooting and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support MES integration with PLCs, SCADA, OPC UA.
• Provide technical guidance for shopfloor automation topics.
• Collaborate with local automation teams to resolve connectivity issues.
• Develop guidelines and share best practices for OT and machine integration.

Skills

Automation engineering

Industrial automation

SCADA systems

OPC UA

Data acquisition

Education

Automation/Engineering degree

Tools

SCADA platforms

OPC UA

PLC communication

Job description

Job Purpose

• Support successful integration of MES with shopfloor systems, machines, and automation platforms across manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical expertise for machine connectivity, SCADA integration, industrial communication, and production data acquisition.
• Improve reliability, maintainability, and scalability of OT solutions supporting MES deployments.
• Support manufacturing sites in resolving complex technical challenges related to automation and MES connectivity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of machine integration approaches, technical standards, and reusable implementation patterns.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

OT & Shopfloor Integration

• Support design, implementation, and continuous improvement of MES integration with PLCs, SCADA systems, OPC UA servers, and production equipment.
• Define and maintain reusable approaches for machine connectivity and data acquisition.

SCADA & Automation Support

• Provide technical expertise for SCADA systems and automation solutions supporting manufacturing operations.
• Support troubleshooting, enhancements, upgrades, and integration of SCADA platforms where required.
• Act as a technical advisor for shopfloor automation topics impacting MES solutions.

Machine Connectivity & Data Acquisition

• Support implementation of production equipment interfaces and machine communication.
• Ensure reliable acquisition of production, quality, and equipment data required by MES solutions.
• Collaborate with local automation teams to identify and resolve connectivity issues

MES Deployment Support

• Support implementation of production equipment interfaces and machine communication.
• Ensure reliable acquisition of production, quality, and equipment data required by MES solutions.
• Collaborate with local automation teams to identify and resolve connectivity issues

Knowledge Management & Continuous Improvement

• Develop technical guidelines, documentation, and best practices related to OT and machine integration.
• Share lessons learned and support capability development across manufacturing sites

Skills & Technical Competences & Behaviors

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing systems, industrial automation, MES, SCADA, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and shopfloor operations.
• Experience with SCADA systems and industrial automation environments.
• Experience integrating production equipment with MES solutions.
• Knowledge of PLCs, industrial protocols, and machine communication technologies.
• Experience with OPC UA and industrial connectivity solutions.
• Understanding of OT architecture and manufacturing system landscapes.
• Experience with data acquisition and real-time production data collection.
• Familiarity with MES deployments and production system integration projects.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.
• Ability to bridge communication between automation, IT, and manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Good communication, documentation, and knowledge-sharing skills.
• Experience working in international and cross-functional project environments