IT Coordinator

Job description

Automation Engineering – ‘IT Coordinator'

Siemens have a great opportunity for an ‘IT coordinator/developer’ within their office in Manchester. Siemens Automation Engineering is part of Digital Factory & Process Industries and Drives which provides innovative solutions for UK industry - we optimise our customers' processes, maximise their productivity and reduce their energy costs with our product range and Totally Integrated Automation solutions. The product areas which DF & PD sell to customers are Factory Automation, Control Products, Motion Control, Process Automation, Large Drives and Mechanical Drives.

You will be working within the Process Automation Engineering department with reporting indirectly to the ‘Business Excellence’ department responsible for delivering change, transformation and improvement activity at all levels of the organisation. Coordinating IT within the department and improving/maintaining infrastructure.

The candidate will have training in industrial automation networks and security, and will also have responsibility for network architecture development, automation security and testing for our PCS7 Process Automation product line. Maintain and develop the department in accreditation to IEC 62443 2-4 certification for development and supply of customer’s process control systems.

Your role will focus on IT improvement topics, supporting the team to determine, develop and deploy new IT initiatives whilst engaging & educating employees at all levels of the organisation and providing ongoing support for IT equipment. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with the business’ cross-functional teams to elicit requirements and identify potential IT improvements.

Activity

• Business Analysis & Improvement – You will play a key role in analysing our business, researching IT improvements and formulating proposals for the deployment of new hardware and software solutions in alignment with business objectives.

• Project Co-ordination – You will act as a liaison between the business and our IT department/ suppliers and assist with the development, acquisition and deployment of new IT infrastructure.

• Employee Engagement & Cultural Change – You will assist the project team in inspiring employee engagement and a culture of continuous improvement through the creation and delivery of workshops, presentations and drop in sessions.

• Information Technology Support – You will also work closely with employees to resolve queries and overcome technological issues, including being an IT ambassador responsible for ensuring the Sales force are informed of any technological advancement and fully equipped to win business.

· Industrial Automation IT – With support from our Industrial security team, departmental responsibility at all key stages of building and designing an industrial IT system, at sales, design, development and testing. Maintaining the IEC 62443 2-4 certification.

Knowledge

• Have completed a degree in IT/Industrial IT or related discipline.

• Technical IT knowledge is required, and a keen interest and aptitude to learn about business/industrial IT , information systems and security is essential.

• Strong interpersonal skills, confident and clear communicator who is comfortable delivering educational material to end users at all levels of the organisation.

• Ideally have intermediate/advanced level Excel/PowerPoint skills.

• Sound understanding and appreciation of how IT solutions can be used to compliment business processes and enhance customer service.

• Knowledge of business improvement techniques an advantage but not required.

Capabilities

• Analytical with a keen eye for detail.

• Ability to present clear/accurate information in a simple and logical manner for use at different levels.

• Excellent team player whilst maintaining an independent perspective.

• Well-developed communications skills, both oral and written and a good listener.

• Results-driven, energetic, and motivated candidate who is happy working independently or as part of a wider team.