Job summary
This role focuses on establishing and managing connectivity and data flow between industrial production sites and cloud platforms. The engineer acts as the liaison bridging technical teams and site automation efforts to support global digitalization initiatives within industrial environments. The position requires a blend of automation, IT networking, and cloud technology expertise to ensure production data integrity and scalability of digital platforms, while maintaining thorough documentation and applying continuous improvement principles.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Oslo
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Serve as the main contact coordinating between technical and site automation teams to align platform objectives with operational requirements. Design, implement, and maintain connectivity between digital platforms and operational technology systems such as control and monitoring solutions. Ensure the platform architecture supports scalability and integrates cloud components effectively. Manage end-to-end production data flow to the cloud using OPC UA and tools like SQL, PowerShell, or CLI for data verification. Oversee integration and deployment of hardware sensors in coordination with global teams. Lead the documentation process for requirements and maintain high standards of documentation hygiene using tools like Jira and Confluence. Apply Lean methodology to enhance processes bridging OT and cloud environments. Uphold security best practices and perform site visits as necessary for configuration, troubleshooting, or training.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Automation, Computer Science, Industrial Connectivity or related field. Approximately seven years of experience in technical or collaborative roles within industrial production environments, with a strong background in automation control systems and OT connectivity. Proficient in SQL, PowerShell, or CLI for managing data. Solid knowledge of IT networking principles and infrastructure components including VLANS, firewalls, switches, routers, and DMZs. Programming or scripting experience in C, C++, Python is advantageous, as is familiarity with IIoT protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, or LORAN. Experience with cloud infrastructure platforms such as AWS or Azure is desirable. Strong organizational skills with a structured documentation approach. Independent and proactive work style. Effective communication skills in English with the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Comfortable working in diverse, cross-cultural global teams.