The Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer primary role is to maintain the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) data transactions between the manufacturing devices, Factory Talk Transaction Manager (FTTM) and IT enterprise systems such as MEST, Apriso, Oracle and SAP. Setting up data transactions such as downtime, process parameters and input/output/scrap counts are included in this role.
This position incorporates network planning and design, software validation, programming of PLCs for data acquisition, vision systems, network switches, microprocessors, digital displays, robot material handling systems, safety circuits and all other electrical control systems that require network connectivity for data collection.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSEssential functions include but are not limited to:
1. Manufacturing Execution System (MES) - Must be able to use Rockwell's Factory Talk Transaction Manager (FFTM) to establish transactions between manufacturing and other MES systems such as MEST, Apriso, Oracle, SAP and automatic printing systems.
2. Maintaining Rockwell's Factory Talk Directory (FTD) and Factory Talk Asset Center (FTAC) systems.
3. Work with the IT Security Team standards and bet practices such as Asset Management, access control, physical security, network security, third party security and disaster recovery.
4. Manage and coordinate 1000-1200 device asset inventory on an annual basis.
5. Work with the network security team to help protect site operations from cyber threats on OT devices.
6. Coordinate the development of new processes by interfacing with personnel from R&D, technology, product design, product development, quality and manufacturing.
7. Coordinate and carry out qualification and validation activities for new products, processes, changes and transfers as required.
8. Assign projects and their status with the appropriate personnel and departments.
- Write capital expenditure requests for equipment and infrastructure as needed.
- Install new equipment and devices to support new product development.
- Develop and implement processes for pilot production and scale-up programs.
9. Travel requirements up to 5% possible depending on projects.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSBILITIES- Performs other duties as assigned by the Team Leader and required to support the needs of the business.
POSITION REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION- Required -Two (2) year degree in engineering or applied technical sciences.
- Preferred - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent degree.
EXPERIENCE- Required - 4+ years' automation experience using Rockwell Automation.
- Preferred:
- Strong background in machine integration using various methods of networking.
- Proficiency in writing large complex PLC programs and versed in programming various operator interfaces.
- Network and setup communications on motion control systems.
- Industrial networking and connectivity to PLCs for data acquisition, VLANs, Firewalls.
- Design and implement data collection programming on Vision Inspection systems.
- Design, program and implement a project from start to finish.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES- Excellent PC skills to interface with various control systems.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Additional programming skills in Apriso, Process Builder, SWL, JavaScript, HTML & XML an asset.
- Draw diagrams and schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
- Troubleshooting skills using various test instruments.
- Multi-tasking on multiple or large projects.
SUPVERISIONNo direct supervision required.
