Sr Platform Engineer

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Job Description

WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS!

At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide innovative solutions on our IT Solution Delivery Team.

Our Solution Delivery Team is responsible for the planning and execution of IT initiatives to support our Manufacturing and Quality Engineering Teams. We strive to deliver scalable best in class solutions for our global business partners, and drive efficiency through technology.

Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry. Meanwhile, you'll have the support and resources of the fastest-growing brand in the construction industry to make it happen.

Your Role on Our Team

As a Sr. Platform Engineer – Advanced Manufacturing Technology, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, and management of OT systems and IT technology specific to Manufacturing and Quality operations. These include the expansion and optimization of existing applications including Kepware, WinSPC, SQL Databases, OSI PI Historian, and Tulip. These software solutions are in different stages of global expansion and standardization. A key component of the role includes the ability to interface, communicate, and drive execution with internal business partners such as Quality and Manufacturing stakeholders, Engineering, and IT teams.

You'll Be DISRUPTIVE Through These Duties And Responsibilities

Partner with Manufacturing and Quality/Reliability Engineering organizations to develop solutions through effective understanding of business and process requirements

Plan configuration of digital OT architecture and influence data strategy as technology evolves

Implement and support technical solutions related to MES and Historian systems

Staying abreast of the latest IT advancements and emerging technologies in industry and providing recommendations in support of Milwaukee Tool’s strategic goals

Resolve problems with OT data flow and applications

Provide consulting and guidance to end users to access or analyze data in useful ways

Produce documentation including process maps, data architecture maps, integration requirements, protocols/data specifications as needed

Build IT credibility by modeling professionalism, excellence, integrity, and passion

Managing technical deliverables for projects, contributing to project plan scope, and monitoring performance for timely completion

Create dashboards and data views to show real time information as required

Build relationships with business and IT partners on a global scale (US, Mexico, and Asia)

Support the development of change management strategies and related documentation

Develop, influence, and support Industry 4.0 framework/strategy

Contribute and continuously improve a big-picture, multi-year OT data strategy

Serve as a subject matter expert for smart factory and connected operations

The TOOLS You'll Bring With You

Bachelor's Degree in Information Management Systems, Computer Science, or Business Administration with an emphasis in technology

Minimum 8 years’ experience in an Information Technology field relevant to manufacturing operations

Understanding of core business processes such as Quality, Manufacturing, and Industry 4.0

Self-managed, self-starter, pro-active, and able to manage multiple concurrent activities with time constraints

Strong business engagement and professional written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills across all levels of an organization

Mastery of technological solutions according to the ISA-95 model

Experience with API integrations

Experience designing, developing, and implementing MES enhancements in addition to net-new deliveries according to functional requirements documents

Strong SQL skills

Experience with Tulip's Application Builder. This includes understanding how to design user interfaces, configure workflows, add widgets, set up data collection forms, and integrate with other systems.

Understanding of industrial automation processes, including knowledge of various protocols used in the industry (such as OPC, Modbus, MQTT, etc.) is crucial. Familiarity with SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems and PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) programming

Proficiency in configuring and administering Kepware servers and drivers. This includes setting up communication channels, configuring data tags, managing security settings, and monitoring server performance.

Familiarity with the architecture of OSIsoft PI System, including components like PI Data Archive, PI Asset Framework (PI AF), PI Interfaces, PI Vision (formerly PI ProcessBook), and other modules. Understanding how these components work together to collect, store, and visualize data is crucial.

The ability to troubleshoot communication issues, diagnose problems with device connections, and debug configuration errors. This includes analyzing error logs, understanding diagnostic messages, and employing troubleshooting tools available.

Other TOOLS We Prefer You To Have

Direct shop floor experience with Manufacturing and Quality Engineering

Demonstrated proficiency establishing integrations between Oracle ERP and associated systems

Experience developing and supporting solutions utilizing barcode scanning transactions

Working knowledge of ITIL IT service management concepts and principles

Knowledge of networking concepts like TCP/IP, Ethernet, routers, switches, firewalls, and subnetting

We Provide These Great Perks And Benefits

Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

Generous 401 (K) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service

And many more, check out our benefits siteHERE.

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