IT Service Desk Technician II

At Materion, we value inclusion, respect, and growth. We are hiring a Level 2 IT Service Desk Technician to deliver IT and OT support in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment. The role is 100% onsite at our local facility.

• Provide in‑person and remote support for IT and OT systems, including troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of hardware and software platforms.
• Deliver hands‑on and remote troubleshooting, installation, configuration, imaging, and peripheral setup for desktops, laptops, servers, and other equipment.
• Resolve service desk tickets with timely communication, targeting a minimum of five tickets per day while maintaining accurate ticketing records.
• Maintain detailed documentation in the ticketing system, including status updates, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
• Support OT systems such as SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and HMIs; collaborate with IT Level3 and Engineering to integrate OT and IT networks and ensure operational continuity.
• Assist the infrastructure team with deployment, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network equipment—switches, access points, servers, printers, and cabling.
• Contribute to cybersecurity efforts by adhering to OT/IT policies, assisting with compliance, and supporting incident response for OT‑related failures.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in IT operations and/or infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with SCADA software (e.g., Wonderware, IBA, GE iFIX) and Manufacturing Execution Systems (e.g., AVEVA).
• Understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) from connectivity and data‑management perspectives.
• Demonstrated experience with Windows servers, Azure cloud services, basic networking concepts, and virtualization technologies (Azure HCI, Hyper‑V).
• Experience with backup technologies and disaster recovery solutions.
• Familiarity with IT operational technology and IoT devices, and a strong grasp of security protocols and compliance.

Pay Range: $27.93 – $36.64 per hour.

The selected candidate must meet U.S. export‑control eligibility under ITAR and EAR, including U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or appropriate authorization from the U.S. Department of State or Commerce.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) are equal‑employment‑opportunity employers. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law. All applicants are considered for opportunities without regard to these characteristics.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations. The Company complies with all applicable laws concerning consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions.