OT Integration Engineer

Digital Manufacturing Ireland (DMI):

DMI is an industry led organisation, supported by the Government of Ireland through IDA Ireland. Launched in 2023, DMI enables Irish-based manufacturers to access, adopt and accelerate new digital technologies solving real-world challenges and driving future competitiveness. DMI offers a state-of-the-art physical and digital factory, a vendor showcase, industry collaboration spaces, and training facilities. The DMI facility brings together technology, expertise, and business support to help manufacturing companies transform, innovate, and future-proof their operations.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate PLC, SCADA and DCS systems with MES, ERP and enterprise platforms.

• Develop industrial data collection and contextualisation solutions across manufacturing environments.

• Configure and deploy industrial communication protocols including OPC UA and MQTT.

• Support the development and implementation of Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures.

• Design and implement OT integration solutions aligned with ISA-95 manufacturing architectures.

• Develop SQL databases and support manufacturing data integration pipelines.

• Support integration with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and ERP platforms such as SAP.

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

• Support client projects through technical workshops, site assessments, solution design and implementation activities.

• Deliver training courses, workshops and knowledge transfer sessions on OT integration, industrial networking and digital manufacturing technologies.

• Develop proof-of-concept demonstrators and exemplar projects for DMI's Technology Centre and client engagements.

• Collaborate with technology vendors to evaluate new OT, MES and industrial software solutions and identify opportunities for innovation.

• Support the identification, evaluation and onboarding of new technology partners aligned with DMI's strategic objectives.

• Represent DMI during client meetings, industry events, demonstrations and collaborative research projects.

• Evaluate emerging OT technologies and contribute to internal research and development initiatives.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in Operational Technology (OT) integration.

• Experience integrating PLCs, SCADA and DCS platforms.

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

• Understanding of ERP integration, particularly SAP.

• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• Knowledge of ISA-95 manufacturing architecture.

• Experience with OPC UA, MQTT and industrial communication protocols.

• Strong SQL and manufacturing database experience.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

• Innovative mindset with a willingness to evaluate and implement new technologies.

• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Ability to deliver technical training and workshops.

• Experience working collaboratively with technology vendors and industrial partners.

• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into practical manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Automation, Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or equivalent industrial experience.

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

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

• Experience with Ignition or Delta V, SCADA or Distributed Control Systems (DCS).

• Experience integrating Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.

• Familiarity with industrial networking and communication standards.

• Experience supporting manufacturing digital transformation projects.

Desired Skills (Advantageous)

• Experience implementing Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures.

• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing principles.

• Experience with cloud connectivity (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud).

• Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity principles.

• Experience with historian platforms and manufacturing data analytics.

• Experience within Medical Device, Pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing industries.

Benefits

• Work with a leading digital manufacturing innovation centre.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Work on cutting-edge Industry 4.0, AI and Smart Manufacturing projects with leading multinational companies.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams delivering innovative manufacturing solutions.