Digital Engineer (HPC Factory)

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Main Job Purpose:

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. 

The role is responsible to lead Digital Projects end to end from idea stage to full implementation in a manufacturing environment. Additionally, as a part of this role, Manufacturing Digital Lead would be responsible to maintain existing digital systems, lead cyber security agenda and own factory digital masterplan.

What Will Your Main Responsibilities Be

• Responsible for understanding full work processes on site and identifying Non Value-added activities that could be eliminated using digital solutions.
• Work with Quality Team on site to develop the plan and execute projects to address quality risks and traceability gaps in work processes (batching, inventory management etc).
• Fully own cyber security program for site, conduct detailed risk assessment and deploy actions for mitigation of all cyber security risks.
• Maintain strong understanding of IT/OT systems on site to lead projects falling into both automation and IT domain.
• Enhance factory systems integration for enhanced data capturing in line with WCM vision to achieve maximum visibility and zero losses.
• Own source codes and version control for all digital programs and lead debugging/resolution for any issues affecting current programs.
• Own documentation system/Change Management to ensure all existing and new projects are fully documented and sustainably managed.
• Lead training program on site to ensure Site Technicians/Engineers are appropriately trained to handle current and new projects in Digital/Automation domain.

Experiences & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferred – Electrical, Mechatronics or Computer Science background).

• The ideal candidate should have 1-3 years of hands-on experience in software development having experience in writing programs for Windows (preferably .NET).
• The ideal candidate would have developed fully functional PC or Mobile application(s) end to end.
• Experience with implementing software using the following programing languages (C++/ C#/ Python/ or any object-oriented programming language)

• In Depth understanding of Computer Networks, network topologies, firewalls and automation processes.
• Strong understanding of Database concepts/APIs and management of cloud environment.
• Previous experience in FMCG/ Pharma/ Automotive factory operations is a plus.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.