OT and Automation Engineer

Merck Group • $118K — $178K *
Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 5+ years in OT system design and service delivery.
  • 1+ years in OT Infrastructure Design or Software Engineering.
  • Strong project management skills including planning and budgeting.
  • Proficient in industrial control systems like DCS, PLC, and BMS.
  • Experience with MES, LIMS, ERP, and PLM platforms.
  • Hands-on knowledge of cybersecurity within OT environments.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage OT system changes in line with service management principles.
  • Resolve IT incidents affecting OT systems, performing root cause analysis.
  • Oversee the lifecycle of IT/OT assets, including maintenance strategies.
  • Translate OT solutions into implementations while maintaining documentation.
  • Lead OT cybersecurity activities including access management and vulnerability assessments.
  • Develop and improve disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
  • Collaborate on OT strategy and digital transformation roadmap.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Retirement contributions.
  • Additional perks offered by the company.
Full Job Description
Your Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to oversee cybersecurity compliance and OT infrastructure management at our manufacturing site. This role will focus on ensuring the integrity and security of our operational technology (OT) systems, managing site equipment maintenance, and developing comprehensive risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for long-term decision-making and guidance on digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Execute, test, and manage OT system changes, incidents, and service requests in alignment with OT and IT service management principles.
  • Coordinate and resolve IT incidents impacting OT systems, including root cause analysis, recurring issue reviews, and implementation of corrective actions or workarounds.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of IT/OT assets and manufacturing systems, including asset records, obsolescence planning, maintenance strategies, and performance optimization.
  • Translate OT solution designs into software, hardware, and configuration implementations while maintaining documentation and knowledge repositories.
  • Lead OT cybersecurity activities, including access management, patching, vulnerability assessments, policy compliance, and monitoring of networks and firewalls.
  • Develop, execute, and continuously improve disaster recovery, business continuity, and site resilience plans through regular exercises and lessons learned.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver the site's OT strategy, digital transformation roadmap, and OT master plan aligned with business priorities.
  • Identify and mitigate operational, manufacturing, and cybersecurity risks while promoting safety, compliance, cost efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site.


Physical Attributes:
  • Lift and move up to 40 pounds unassisted.


Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or other Engineering disciplines.
  • 5+ years working experience in OT system design, service delivery.
  • 1+ years working experience in OT Infrastructure Design, Software Engineering or OT security.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong project management capabilities, including planning and scheduling, budgeting, progress tracking, reporting, risk/issue management, and escalation.
  • Proficient in planning, interfacing, and programming industrial control systems, including DCS, PLC, BMS, and WCS.
  • Experience implementing and managing manufacturing and enterprise systems such as MES, LIMS, LES, Data Historians, ERP, and PLM platforms.
  • Experience with operational technology (OT) environments, including DCS, SCADA, PLCs, .and IoT devices.
  • Experience with implementing and managing cybersecurity layers of protection within OT environments; GICSP or related cybersecurity certifications
  • Hands-on experience with virtualized environments and networking technologies, including VMs, VLANs, firewalls, storage systems, Active Directory, and physical networks.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to perform effectively under pressure in complex operational settings.


Pay Range for this position: $118,600 - $178,000.

The offer range represents the anticipated low and high end of the base pay compensation for this position. The actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level of experience, education, skills, and other job-related factors. Position may be eligible for sales or performance-based bonuses. Benefits offered by the Company include health insurance, paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, and other perquisites. For more information click here.

About Merck Group

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There has never been a more opportune time to join Merck Group, a leading science and technology company in healthcare, life science, and performance materials. Merck Group offers a plethora of job opportunities that cater to a variety of skills and professional aspirations, making it an ideal environment for both seasoned experts and those at the start of their career journey.

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At Merck Group, every team member contributes to breakthrough innovations in healthcare, life sciences, and electronics. The company's commitment to diversity and innovation fuels its leadership in various sectors, driving growth and transformation globally. Merck Group’s career paths are diverse, offering positions that challenge individuals to use their skills in new ways every day, supported by robust training programs and development opportunities.

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