Role Summary

As an integral member of the Operations and IT Team, this role is dedicated to supporting, maintaining and facilitating secure Operational Technology (OT) systems across MANN+HUMMEL’s manufacturing sites. The Specialist will support, maintain and improve automation processes as well as act as a bridge between traditional IT and Operation environments.  Must be willing to learn to be the primary IT/OT knowledge holder.

Main Tasks

Job Summary

• Assist in the integration of production equipment into the broader IT/OT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with MANN+HUMMEL Operations and IT standards
• Design, develop, integrate, maintain and troubleshoot PLC platforms with SCADA (Ignition/WW) and MES (SAPME) integrations
• Support PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradle, Siemens and maintain backups and program documentation
• Diagnose and resolve automation, control, and machine performance issues
• Support communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC.
• Ensure network segmentation and security between IT and OT environments (e.g., using Cisco/Palo Alto solutions)
• Collaborate with local engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues
• Deliver support for OT-related incidents, including root cause analysis and long-term resolution planning
• Support OT-related projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and security initiation
• Trouble shoot and identify key opportunities to improve system stability, performance, and maintainability
• Evaluate new features or functions that would improve manufacturing KPIs
• Pilot improvements regionally before wider adoption
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Your Profile

Education:

• Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, or a related field

Experience:

• • Strong experience supporting and developing manufacturing automation systems
  • Hands-on knowledge of SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens WinCC, Rockwell, Schneider) and industrial
  • PLC experience with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens
  • Experience in IT support roles with a focus on OT environments, preferably within Manufacturing
  • 2 years MS SQL Server experience (administration and scripting)
  • Experience supporting or implementing MES systems, preferably SAP ME (Manufacturing Execution).
  • Prior networking experience (will not be programming PLCs)
  • Experience with enterprise network security and segmentation tools (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto)

   

  Skills

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills within a structured, independent work style
  • Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams