Architect, Data Engineer

Key Objectives of the Role Identify what machine and process data already exists within PLCs and control systems Establish safe, read-only access to that data Lay the foundations for a centralised cloud data lake Enable reliable data visualisation and reporting as the next phase De-risk future analytics, SPC, and optimisation initiatives

Key Responsibilities 1. PLC & Shop-Floor Connectivity Assess production equipment and identify: PLC make, model, and generation (eg Siemens S7, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron) Available communication protocols (OPC UA/DA, Profinet, Ether Net/IP, Modbus) Work with maintenance and controls teams to:
Confirm Ethernet availability Identify safe read-only data access options Document machine connectivity constraints and opportunities
2. Data Discovery & Availability Assessment Identify what process data is present at PLC level, including:
Machine states (run/stop/fault/idle) Cycle counts and rates Fault and alarm codes Setpoints vs actual values Key process variables (eg temperature, pressure, speed) Distinguish between: PLC-resident data HMI-only or report-level data Create a clear data availability Matrix by line and asset