Operational Technology (OT) Engineer - Hybrid

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

This is a hybrid role located in or near Allentown, PA. with a 25% domestic travel expectation.  

Your Role: 

In this role, you will be tasked with designing, implementing, and optimizing Operational Technology (OT) systems that monitor and control industrial processes across our global manufacturing and R&D facilities. A primary focus will be on integrating OT systems with corporate IT to ensure seamless data flow, interoperability, and compliance with global standards.

You will play a crucial role in modernizing OT infrastructure by transitioning legacy systems to advanced digital platforms and integrating essential OT systems such as SCADA, DCS, Data Historians, and LIMS.

Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee the secure implementation and management of IT/OT infrastructure across various regional sites.
• Ensure effective deployment and integration of OT systems within the corporate IT network in accordance with global standards.
• Provide guidance to local teams in migrating legacy systems to contemporary digital plant infrastructure.
• Support the management of the OT system lifecycle, ensuring adherence to cybersecurity and operational standards.
• Act as a liaison between regional sites and global strategies by gathering site-specific requirements.
• Facilitate training for site personnel on best practices in OT system management and compliance.
• Assist with OT systems audits and compliance efforts.

Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in OT system design and execution of digitalization projects
• Advanced knowledge of OT infrastructure design, software engineering, and IT security
• Proficiency in configuring and operating virtual machine and virtual network technologies (VMs, VLANs)
• Experience managing firewalls, storage devices, Active Directories, and physical networks
• Hands-on experience in the configuration, installation, diagnosis, and maintenance of OT systems hardware and software
• Basic project management skills, including planning/scheduling, budgeting, work progress tracking, reporting, and risk/issues management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience implementing cybersecurity protection layers for OT and IT
• CCNA certification
• GICSP or related cybersecurity certification(s)
• Basic knowledge of planning and programming DCS and PLC systems (Siemens, Rockwell, GE, or similar)
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within global, cross-functional teams

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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