Digital Factory Deploy Engineer (Fixed Term Contract)

Job description

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Position Summary:
As a Digital Factory Deploy Engineer at Unilever BWPC, you will play a pivotal role in developing and deploying software solutions and custom applications for manufacturing processes. Your primary responsibilities will include collaborating with the Digital Factory Data Engineer to turn data-driven insights into practical, efficient, and user-friendly tools that improve our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

·  Software Development: Collaborate with the Data Engineer and other stakeholders to design and develop software solutions and custom applications for manufacturing processes.
·  Deployment and Integration: Implement and integrate software solutions into our manufacturing environment, ensuring compatibility and minimal disruption to operations.
·  User-Friendly Interface: Design user-friendly interfaces and dashboards for the custom applications to ensure ease of use for blue-collar workers.
·  Testing and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough testing and quality assurance to identify and address any issues in software and applications.
·  Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of software and application development, deployment procedures, and user guides.
·  Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data analysts, manufacturing engineers, and blue-collar workers, to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into software development.
·  Training: Provide training and support to end-users to ensure effective use of deployed software and applications.
·  Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and best practices to continually improve software solutions and applications.

Qualifications:

·  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
·  Proven experience in software development and deployment, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
·  Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and software development tools.
·  Background in Industrial Automation is highly desired
·  Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
·  Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
·  Ability to work collaboratively with data engineers and manufacturing teams.
·  Experience with user interface design and user experience (UI/UX) principles is a plus.
·  Must be open for an initial fixed-term contract of 1 year

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.