Abbott

Sr. Industrial Automation/ Operational Technology (OT) Engineer

Abbott$78K — $156K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years of relevant IT, engineering, or operational experience.
  • Experience with manufacturing OT/IT systems and network architecture preferred.
  • Proficient in Windows Server Operating Systems management and troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with OSIsoft products and cybersecurity practices.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers for OT systems.
  • Coordinate with IT to secure OT infrastructure and ensure cybersecurity compliance.
  • Provide HMI architecture support for manufacturing.
  • Collaborate with teams on cross-functional capital projects for data systems.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance with internal quality authorities.
  • Maintain solutions for critical process monitoring and data reporting.
  • Identify client needs and propose solution alterations to meet them.

Benefits

  • Participation in cross-functional projects enhances professional growth.
  • Opportunity to work with advanced OT systems and cybersecurity initiatives.
  • On-call support duties help to deepen problem-solving skills in a real-time environment.
Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Support and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant Operational Technology (OT) systems. For example: OSIsoft PI, Ignition, ZPI data servers, Delta V, iFix, FactoryTalk AssetCentre
  • Coordinate with IT support team as needed to maintain secured OT infrastructure for manufacturing operation and actively participate in Cyber Security compliance initiatives - disaster recovery, asset security, patching, malware prevention, etc
  • Provide Manufacturing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) architecture support
  • Work with Division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery team
  • Coordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Maintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data Reporting
  • Resolve underlying problems: Identify customer/ client needs and propose solutions to address them; make alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need, e.g. partners with an outside vendor to provide a better deliverable
  • Provide on call support of plant OT system

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, YOU'LL BRING

Required
  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience.
  • 5 or more years in a related field and/or industry

Preferred
  • Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and Troubleshooting
  • Experience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity
  • Experience with OSISoft products


The base pay for this position is
$78,000.00 - $156,000.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
Engineering

DIVISION:
ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : Columbus Plant

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:
Standard

TRAVEL:
No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)

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Net Income
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Founded
1944
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+15.6%
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