Manufacturing Operational Technology Specialist optimizing MES, SCADA, and automation systems in sustainable packaging. Responsible for IT/OT convergence and digitalization initiatives across manufacturing sites.
Responsibilities
Lead the design, integration, and continuous improvement of MES, SCADA, and PLC systems across the manufacturing environment.
Ensure the reliable flow of real-time data between equipment, controls, MES, SCADA, historians, and ERP.
Serve as the plant’s subject matter expert for IT/OT convergence, industrial networking, and data model alignment (ISA-95 or similar).
Drive plant digitalization initiatives, including automation upgrades, MES enhancements, sensor deployments, and data visibility tools.
Provide technical leadership for capital projects involving controls, MES upgrades, or new production technologies.
Develop, configure, and implement new MES functionalities, workflows, dashboards, and integrations.
Provide engineering-level support for PLC logic review, HMI design updates, and control system design decisions.
Ensure all OT systems follow cybersecurity policies, patching strategies, user access controls, and network segmentation.
Serve as the technical liaison between maintenance, IT, corporate engineering, system integrators, and plant operations.
Oversee the creation and maintenance of technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, and change management records.
Requirements
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Automation, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
3–7 years of experience in manufacturing automation, OT systems, MES/SCADA engineering, or IT/OT integration.
Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, industrial networks, and communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP).
Experience with at least one MES platform (Siemens Opcenter, Ignition MES, Rockwell FTPC, AVEVA MES, etc.).
Familiarity with control system design, industrial data models, and system architecture.
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