Operational Technology Specialist

Rheinmetall Defense Ltd
Telford, Shropshire, SY2 5TN, United Kingdom
3 months ago
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About RWM UK
Rheinmetall Weapons and Ammunition UK (RWM UK) is part of the defence engineering company Rheinmetall AG based in Germany. We design, manufacture and support military large-calibre weapon systems used by the British Army and international customers.
RWM UK is now starting a new production site in Telford and we are recruiting for Operational Technology Specialist . In collaboration with production engineers the new machinery and post-processors will be tested & accepted as well as all related CNC-programs adjusted to the new machinery.
The candidate will also support the central IT department on resolving local IT issues.
Position Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and troubleshooting of production-related IT systems as well as monitoring and optimisation of network connectivity in production lines
  • Management of user access, permissions and system configurations
  • Coordination of vendors and internal teams for system upgrades and patches
  • Support and maintenance of hardware such as industrial PCs, HMIs, barcode scanners, and IoT devices
  • Introduction of new automation technologies and digital tools, as well as ensuring compliance with cybersecurity regulations for shop floor systems
  • Integration of engineering tools with production systems for data exchange and reporting, as well as technical support for CAD/CAM, simulation, and data analysis tools used by process engineers
    WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
    Essential:
  • Several years of professional experience in IT support in manufacturing or in an industrial environment
  • Experience with process engineering tools (e.g. Siemens NX, Team Centre, TopSolid) as well as with MES, PLC, TDM (e.g. Exapt) and industrial networks
  • Basic programming skills for PLC
    WHAT WE OFFER YOU
    We want Rheinmetall to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions

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