IT​/OT Engineer; Industrial Technology Engineer

IT/OT Engineer (Industrial Technology Engineer)

Lozier Corporation

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years.

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule.

The Industrial Technology Engineer serves as a liaison and technical resource for the implementation, integration, and maintenance of technology systems that connect Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role provides hands‑on support for shop floor systems, assists in deploying technology solutions, and helps ensure secure and reliable communication between enterprise and industrial systems. The Industrial Technology Engineer, working closely with cross‑functional teams, plays a key role in daily operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems.

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Primary point of contact for regarding IT and OT needs, translating business objectives into technology roadmaps and actionable plans.
• Assist in the implementation and support of IT and OT systems to ensure alignment with organization goals, operational requirements and cybersecurity standards.
• Help maintain connectivity between plant floor equipment and enterprise systems, ensuring secure and reliable data flow.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for IT/OT system issues in collaboration with operations and IT.
• Work with the network and infrastructure teams to support system integration, patching, and configuration of devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
• Lead change initiatives related to IT/OT systems, ensuring effective communications with plant team members.
• Support the installation and configuration of SCADA, MES, edge computing and HMI systems.
• Assist in deploying updates, upgrades, and patches to OT and IT systems in accordance with cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
• Document and maintain system configurations, processes, network diagrams, and asset OT asset management inventory.
• Recommend enhancements to existing systems, processes and standards in support of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Respond to support requests, including off‑hours or critical downtime incidents, as needed.
• Participate in cybersecurity audits, system scans, and data backups to maintain system integrity.
• Collaborate cross functionally to evaluate, prioritize, and implement technology solutions to improve reliability, performance, and usability of shop floor systems.
• Support compliance with relevant safety, cybersecurity, and industry regulations. (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800‑53), coordinating with IT on overlapping requirements.
• Participate in external industry forums, benchmarking groups, or standards bodies to stay informed on emerging trends and bring back insights to the organization.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

• Provide hands‑on support for critical incident response, including major system outages, cybersecurity events or operational disruptions impacting IT/OT systems, including after hours support.
• Participate in cross‑functional project teams during system rollouts, upgrades, and plant expansions.
• Assist with vendor support coordination for hardware and software installations or issues.
• Provide training and…