Manufacturing Technology Engineer

Operation Technology Engineer

Are you ready to take the lead in Cybersecurity as an Operation Technology Engineer? Join our dynamic team at a global manufacturing company. With primary responsibility at our state-of-the-art plant, you'll oversee operations at three sites: a small plant in sunny Jacksonville, FL, a larger plant in South Jersey, and another in scenic western Pennsylvania. This is an incredible opportunity for a permanent position with full benefits, including unlimited PTO and relocation assistance if needed.

As the Operations Technology Engineer (OTE), you'll be at the forefront of deploying our cutting-edge OT strategy, serving as the single point of contact between plant operations and our central automation team. You'll play a crucial role in maximizing the availability of our industrial automation systems, ensuring their seamless integration and safeguarding against cybersecurity threats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues, demonstrating your expertise and escalating when necessary.
• Drive project management initiatives related to industrial networking and application upgrades/deployments.
• Utilize powerful cybersecurity tools like Claroty, Factory Talk Security, and Factory Talk Asset Center to mitigate threats and prevent unauthorized access to our industrial control systems.
• Manage vendor access in PLC and Scada applications, enforcing strict security protocols.
• Continuously improve our Cybersecurity Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), proactively mitigating vulnerabilities, detecting threats, and managing access.
• Maintain and update our industrial automation architecture, ensuring its efficiency and reliability.
• Take charge of industrial automation hardware and software lifecycle management, staying ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate with our Americas server infrastructure team to organize Windows patch installations in our industrial automation servers and workstations.
• Develop a master plan for industrial networking and applications roadmap, driving innovation and evolution.
• Foster knowledge-sharing and collaboration throughout the company's North America network.

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in operations technology, showcasing your expertise in the field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, or a related field, OR a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in food manufacturing and automation technologies.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in plant-wide automation network design and logic controller communications.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley/Rockwell PLC programming, industrial networking, AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with distributed SCADA systems such as Inductive Automation's Ignition Platform, Wonderware System platform, and Factory Talk View SE.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating self-direction and organizational skills.
• Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Passion for learning and adapting to change, with a keen interest in staying updated through training and certifications.
• Preferred certification: ISA/IES 62443 Cybersecurity Certification.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Join us now in this thrilling opportunity to shape the future of Cybersecurity in the manufacturing industry. Apply today and be a part of our innovative team driving technological advancements and protecting critical systems.