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Work Your Magic with us!
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
Your Role
An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join OT team Life Science as an OT Engineer. You will be the point of contact between local operations, sector OT and IT (local, sector and global). In this role you will be managing or supervising physical equipment installations and commissioning and play a crucial role in our vision of a connected plant. You will make sure equipment follows the latest requirements of smart manufacturing and digital operations and enable digital value creation. For brownfield equipment you will make sure to create migration plans and roadmaps to address cybersecurity and connectivity challenges.
You will support the modernization of OT infrastructure by migrating legacy systems to advanced digital platforms and integrating key OT systems like SCADA, DCS, Data historians, LIMS, and others.
Key Responsibilities Are
Implement global OT technology strategy, standards and architecture
Translate OT solution design into software/hardware code/configuration
Manage OT system incidents and drive their solution, coordinate IT on patching
Execute cybersecurity activities on OT systems such as access management and patching
Support or manage IT/OT asset management
Manage the OT system service continuity by running disaster recovery exercises
The role is key to move towards the connected plant ambition while driving standardization throughout all deployed solutions.
Who Are You
Graduate degree, bachelor degree or experienced technician in industrial automation (or equivalent)
Some years (ideally 5+) of experience in OT (manufacturing required, lab optional)
Some years (ideally 5+) of experience in integration of OT systems to IT infrastructure
Entry level position possible
Hands-on experience in corporate IT/OT technology and architecture management
Hands-on experience in IT/OT maintenance and service
Domain Knowledge in:
Manufacturing: Understanding of industrial processes, machinery, and control systems
OT Systems: Including IO, PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, Historians and MES/EBR
Industrial Networks: Fieldbus protocols, network architecture principles, ISA-99
IT/OT Convergence: Expertise in integrating OT systems into IT infrastructure
Security: Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for industrial environments
Compliance: Understanding of industry regulations and compliance standards related to OT
Experience in GxP environments beneficial
Ability to interact with management in a matrix organization
Problem solving capabilities including project and time management
German conversational and business-fluent English skills
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!
Seniority level Seniority level Associate
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Production and Manufacturing
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