bout the role:

Barry Callebaut’s production facilities and warehouses are rapidly evolving into connected, automated, and data-driven environments. Digital platforms such as MES (or Manufacturing Execution System) and EMS (or Energy Management System) are key enablers for standardized food safety and operational excellence within Barry Callebaut and are important prerequisites to delivering data-driven innovation and I4.0. To accelerate the rollout of these digital platforms, Barry Callebaut is looking for Digital Application Engineers, with a proven experience in the implementation of MES, EMS, and other industrial IT systems. As a Digital Application Engineer, you will be responsible for taking the lead in rollout projects of digital applications from design to delivery to the end-users, i.e. Barry Callebaut factories. Tasks include writing the design specification, gathering input and validating the deliverables with all stakeholders, coordinating integrators for the automation and MES application delivery, leading the FAT testing, training end-users, and coordinating after-care support. The goal of a digital application engineer is to deliver applications that support factory workers to gain insight in the manufacturing process, with the purpose of improving productivity, reducing downtime, and reducing costs. To achieve this you will be coordinating a multifunctional project team of experts in IT, OT, MES, automation, continuous improvement, and production. You will serve as the first line contact for sites in case of technical issues, supported by an expert (external) service organization.
 

Key responsibilities:

Define system requirements, based on business needs. Translate user requirements into specifications for digital applications. Integrate digital applications with other (legacy) systems & third-party APIs. Install and commission digital applications. Conduct testing & quality assurance. Create documentation on digital applications and platforms. Design templates, standards, and tools for digital systems, platforms, and equipment. Manage suppliers. Support sites for maintenance & upgrade of existing digital assets. Provide support for factories regarding technical issues with installed digital applications.

About you:

You have a master's degree in engineering, preferably computer sciences; automation; electronics-ICT or a related field or equivalent by experience. Language skills: Excellent knowledge of English is mandatory. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage. You have at least 5 years of experience working in a multinational business context. You have experience in project management and an affinity with change management. You have proven experience with digital transformation and MES projects. You preferably have experience with Wonderware products (Archestra, Intouch, System Platform, Skelta Workflow, Historian). Basic knowledge of SQL and databases is required Experience in process automation is considered a plus.  Experience in the manufacturing or process industry (food and beverage, pharma, chemical) is a plus.  You are a results-oriented team player and you will moderate the various parties involved (customers, users, suppliers, and contractors). You are thinking in a process-oriented and analytical way.  You are strongly attracted to the cocoa and chocolate industry and you are willing to master the process.  You have a broad interest in technology and are continuously collecting know-how to deliver state-of-the-art solutions.