Senior Manufacturing OT Engineer (Full-/Part-time) (all genders)

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

As part of the digital transformation of the Life Science business, we are implementing advanced digital technologies in our manufacturing, distribution, and quality control operations (ISCO - Integrated Supply Chain and Operations). As a Senior Manufacturing OT Engineer, you will oversee one or more major Manufacturing OT projects within our portfolio located in Asia Pacific (APAC) and the European Union (EU), as well as manage OT programs for several IT/OT systems. This position reports to our global Engineering and Technology group within ISCO. This role can be place at any location in Europe.

The role has two primary objectives:

Guidance and Governance: Provide oversight for one or more key site projects involving Manufacturing IT/OT systems.

Program Leadership: Collaborate with IT program leads to generate business value from IT/OT investments and lead comprehensive rollouts across multiple sites within ISCO for specific Manufacturing OT systems or technologies.

You will join a team of over 15 colleagues within the Smart Manufacturing and Digital Transformation team in Engineering & Technology (E&T). You will collaborate with sector team members, site sponsors, site teams, quality, engineering, and other departments to effectively understand business needs across the network and optimize the use of IT/OT systems or technologies. Remote work options and other geographies may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Execution Oversight: Ensure projects are executed within established global guidelines, which you may help establish.

Engagement: Facilitate engagement with sponsors, supply chain members, and project teams during escalations to drive effective decision-making.

Governance: Ensure project teams provide regular reporting and hold Steering Committees (SCs) during project execution.

Lifecycle Planning: Assist the assigned OT Program Manager in identifying and planning lifecycle strategies for systems post-project.

Technical Expertise: Provide technical and process guidance to sites on optimizing IT/OT systems, including best practices and avoiding common pitfalls.

Program Management Responsibilities Include:

• Forming and developing the program and its playbook.
• Driving implementation roadmaps and ensuring site readiness for project execution.
• Supporting IT program leads in vendor selections, evaluations, and presenting recommendations to senior management.
• Overseeing program execution at various ISCO sites and ensuring a usable global User Requirements Specification (URS) is created.
• Promoting standardization in deploying Manufacturing OT systems and driving solution adoption across sites.
• Forming a Center of Expertise (CoE) for a program as needed
  
  

Program Management for Manufacturing IT/OT systems may include one or more of the following, but not limited to:

• Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS),
• Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE),
• Daily Digital Management System (DDMS),
• Manufacturing Execution System (MES),
• Data Historian (DH),
• Advanced Analytics,
• Integrations across IT/OT systems and larger ISCO Network systems

WHO YOU ARE:

• Proven experience in delivering digital transformation capabilities through projects in a manufacturing environment.
• 7-10 years of relevant technical experience as a Manufacturing Systems Engineer.
• A university degree, preferably a BS or MS from an accredited university or college, in an engineering or science discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with an international company, ideally supporting Manufacturing Operations or in a consulting role servicing manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to create a cohesive manufacturing systems ecosystem, including integrations.
• Background as a technical resource, subject matter expert (SME), and project manager for multiple manufacturing OT projects.
• Knowledge of GxP and non-GxP compliance and regulatory requirements typical in Life Sciences.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence senior management in a matrix organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills with effective project and time management capabilities.
• Proven ability to work productively in a global environment, collaborating with international teams.
• Experience in leading Request for Information / Request for Proposal (RFI/RFP) vendor selections.
• A collaborative team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and addressing challenges collectively.
• Proficiency in English is essential.
• Willingness to support one or more APAC projects, currently in South Korea and China.
• Willingness to travel regionally and internationally (~10%).

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!