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In this role, you will work at the intersection of IT and OT, planning and implementing digitalization projects while integrating production systems for efficient data flow and high availability.
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Your role in the team
- As a PTC IT/OT Engineer (m/f/d), you work at the intersection of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT).
- You are responsible for the secure, high-performance, and future-oriented operation of our industrial IT and automation systems.
- You design, plan, and deliver IT/OT, digitalization, and automation projects in a production environment, integrating production machinery, plant control systems, and industrial components into our IT/OT system landscape.
- You develop solutions for machine data acquisition, product tracking, and end-to-end data flows between production equipment and IT systems, and plan and support production-related applications—from the shop floor to the cloud.
- You work with technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, and industrial networking while adhering to our OT security policies.
- You analyze existing systems and processes and develop solutions to improve availability, stability, and cost-effectiveness.
- You oversee the technical implementation of your projects, keeping costs, deadlines, quality, and OT security in mind, and work cross-functionally with Production, Plant Engineering, central IT, and external partners.
Our expectations of you
Education
- You have completed a technical degree, for example in automation engineering, electrical engineering, technical computer science, computer science, or production engineering.
- If a degree isn’t right for you, a technical qualification combined with several years of relevant professional experience is an alternative.
Qualifications
- Understanding of the interplay between production processes, automation, IT, and OT, from the shop floor to the cloud.
- Knowledge of automation or control systems, such as Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, or WinCC.
- Basic knowledge of industrial automation and communication, such as Siemens TIA Portal, STEP 7, WinCC, OPC UA, or APIs.
- Knowledge of industrial networks, IT security, and Windows or Linux systems.
- Knowledge of Python, SQL, or processing production and sensor data.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, as well as very good German and good English skills, are an advantage.
Experience
- Experience implementing technical projects, ideally in a production environment.
- Experience with MES, SCADA, or comparable production systems.
What we offer
- In addition to our wide range of benefits, a full-time position offers an attractive starting salary of between €77,600 and €93,900 per year, plus a variable component.
- Starting compensation depends on your qualifications and professional experience.
- Our goal is for everyone at Covestro to feel at home and to be treated fairly and transparently.
- You can count on financial security, a healthy work-life balance, and attractive benefits.
- Specifically, this means flexible working hours, a good work-life balance, active health promotion, and the option to convert part of your salary into a long-term savings account or use it for retirement provision.
Benefits
Health, fitness & fun
Work-Life-Integration
Food & drink
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About your employer
As one of the world's leading polymer companies, Covestro generated a revenue of 12.4 billion euros in 2019. We focus on producing high-tech polymer materials and developing innovative solutions for products that are used in many areas of daily life. Our key customer industries include the automotive industry, construction, the wood processing and furniture industry, and the electronics and electrical sector.
- 250+ Employees
- Established Company
- Onsite, Hybrid
- Pharmaceutical Sector, Chemical Industry, Biotech
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