Smart Factory Engineer (Industrial Connectivity & Production Software)
Core
Ensures engineering-compliant, cybersecure connectivity of machines and production systems and integrates machine/process data into Digital Factory and MES solutions.
Role type
Senior IC Smart Factory Engineer (Industrial Connectivity & Production Software)
Builds
Standardized machine interfaces, edge/gateway concepts, production-close software components, and OT-compliant network topologies for global Digital Factory rollouts.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing / Industrial IoT / OT-IT Convergence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Software development (C#, .NET), database services, OT cybersecurity (network segmentation, hardening), edge data acquisition, integration testing, root cause analysis, technical documentation, project management, international stakeholder management.
Preferred skills
Experience with Industrie 4.0 solutions, knowledge of MES systems, coaching/training engineering teams.
Technologies
C#, .NET, database systems, OT networks, edge gateways, MES platforms.
Responsibilities
Engineering and validation of standardized machine interfaces; Development of edge and gateway concepts for data acquisition; Creation of technical concepts and engineering documentation; Execution of integration, system, and go-live tests; Support of OT cybersecurity measures (network segmentation, firewall implementation); Advanced troubleshooting of machine connectivity and production software failures; Training and coaching of local engineering/IT teams.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with operational responsibility
