Lead Engineer - IT Operations

Job Description

In our factory in Szczecin we are looking for Lead Engineer - IT Operations (MES & OT Support). You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability, integration, and lifecycle management of all Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure across production sites. The role bridges IT and Operations, providing governance, technical leadership, and hands‑on support for shopfloor systems, including OT networked devices, production PCs.

Responsibilities

OT Infrastructure

• Support and maintain OT assets including shopfloor PCs, thin clients, printers, scanners, industrial PCs used in manufacturing.
• Ensure consistent application of OT governance frameworks such as asset naming, ownership, criticality classification, and documentation requirements
• Collaborate closely with Cyber Security and OT system owners to maintain strong compliance posture for NIS2 and ISO 62443

Environment Provisioning & Connectivity

• Lead provisioning of shopfloor PCs, mobile tablets, and new equipment connecting to MES and OT networks.
• Oversee connectivity for MQTT/HTTP integrations, Wi Fi on the shopfloor, and secure communication tunnels between IT and OT networks.

Incident, Problem & Change Management

• Ensure rapid response to MES/OT‑related incidents such as device outages, printer failures, terminal malfunctions, equipment order fulfilment
• Drive root cause analysis to reduce recurring production issues.

Monitoring, Performance & Lifecycle Management

• Establish monitoring frameworks for OT devices, MES services, and shopfloor infrastructure.
• Maintain patching, versioning, and lifecycle plans for OT hardware and MES components.
• Support storage, backup and data retention processes for MES operational data.

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain clear documentation for MES/OT topology, connectivity, dependencies, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training to IT Operations, FS and others

Our requirements

• Educational background in IT/Math/OT
• At least 4 years of experience in related area
• Solid understanding of MES platforms, shopfloor workflows, and production line IT.
• Experience in OT networks, industrial PCs, device integrations, and layered architecture models (e.g., Purdue Model).
• Strong troubleshooting skills across endpoints, networks, device drivers, machine interfaces, and integration layers.
• Familiarity with security standards for OT and production networks.

We offer

By joining KK Group, you will be part of a culture where diversity is embraced, every nationality is respected, and trust and collaboration across perspectives drives our success. Across our global organisation, we offer a wide range of job opportunities spanning office-based roles, production facilities, and onsite positions worldwide. Our roles cover multiple functions, locations, and disciplines, providing diverse career paths across the business. Whether you're interested in engineering, manufacturing, operations, or support functions, you'll find opportunities at KK Group to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful work, and make an impact.

Potential Benefits (Depending on Role)

Further information

If the above matches your field of interest and your qualifications, please send your application and resume as soon as possible. Interviews are held on an ongoing basis.

For further information, please contact:
Julia Poniewiera +48 539 050 035