Senior Operations Technology Engineer

Location: UK - Hull Manufacturing

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

We are looking for a Senior Automation Engineer who will be responsible for delivering digitization / Operational Technology (OT) programs either as a project leader and key technical contributor and for identifying, implementing, and supporting digital manufacturing projects across the Smith + Nephew Hull and Melton sites, a focus on implementing Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives that include the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), production monitoring/control, data analysis, and factory simulation.

Senior Operations Technology Engineer will develop OT strategies and technology roadmaps and provides technical direction to non-OT partners in IT, Quality, and Operations as appropriate / required and will work with outside development partners, suppliers, and integrators to ensure deliverables to the Project Plan.

What will you be doing?

• Lead development on strategic projects and collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Operational Excellence, Data Analytics, and Operations to deliver robust solutions that expand the capabilities of Smith Nephew’s manufacturing systems & align to global policies.

• Ensure cost, quality, and timing expectations are met. Understand user needs and translate into technical requirements.

• Partner with Manufacturing IT and controls team to develop, implement, and support IT/OT architecture, standards, and governance

• Identify, evaluate, and implement technologies and tools for automated data gathering and analysis, including IIoT and data visualization technologies

• Provide Design for Automation input to New Product Development (NPD) Manufacturing Engineering team regarding design concepts and manufacturing processes to best utilize Manufacturing 4.0 capabilities. 

• Provide technical solutions and improvements to manufacturing processes and ensure cost and quality expectations are met.

• Ensure processes and procedures comply with regulations.

• Drive through challenges to deliver on commitments and meet team and individual savings targets.

• Technical execution on programs requiring OT support

• Management or development of OT roadmaps / architectural plans at site or global level
• Governance, review of OT technologies  and support of existing OT infrastructure

What will you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science

• Minimum 5 years’ professional work experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Technology, or Manufacturing IT

• Experience implementing IIoT communications protocols such as OPC/UA, MQTT, HTTP/REST, etc.

• Experience in either direct role in the medical device/biopharma sector or consulting work on a medical device/biopharma project

• Solid working knowledge of Programmable Logic Control (PLC) configuration and networking

• Familiarity with the requirements of GAMP 5 and other key Medical Device industry standards/regulations including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FDA CFR Part 820, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, ISO 9001, and EU MDR

• Experience in either direct role in the medical device/biopharma sector or consulting work on a medical device/biopharma project

You. Unlimited.
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging: Committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on inclusion and belonging. Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
Work/Life Balance: Flexible vacation and time off, paid holidays and paid volunteering hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing: Private health and dental plans, healthcare cash plans, income protection, life assurance and much more.
Flexibility: Hybrid working model (for most professional roles).
Training: Hands-on, team-customised, mentorship.
Extra Perks: Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs, salary sacrifice bicycle and car schemes and many other employee discounts