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Operational Technology Application Engineer
Wrexham
Working hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 – 17:15, Friday: 08:00 – 16:15
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
We are pleased to announce that we are recruiting for an OT (Operational Technology) applications engineer to join our client’s automation department.
The automation team, create bespoke automated equipment / production lines, working with major suppliers and utilising processes such as 3D printing, industrial robots, Cobots, while incorporating smart factory, industry 4.0 technologies.
About the role
You will design, develop, implement, and maintain OT applications and automation systems, in the Wrexham and Overseas facilities. Ensuring seamless integration with control systems and compliance with cybersecurity standards.

Key Responsibilities
Application Development & Integration: Configure and deploy SCADA, HMI, and MES systems; develop automation scripts and logic for PLCs and industrial controllers; build custom OT applications using C# and Web based Languages & Framework for integration and data handling.
System Commissioning: Install, test, and validate OT applications on production lines.
Maintenance of Current Systems: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize existing OT applications and automation systems; apply updates, patches, and enhancements to ensure reliability and security.
IT/OT Convergence: Integrate OT systems with enterprise IT platforms for data analytics and reporting.
Support & Troubleshooting: Provide technical support for OT applications and resolve system issues promptly.
Documentation: Maintain detailed technical documentation for all OT applications and integrations.Required Skills & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field.
Technical Skills: SCADA configuration, industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP), proficiency in C# for application development and integration and database knowledge.
Soft Skills: Ability to work to work under pressure to tight deadlines, across multiple projects,
Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities

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