Industrial Automation/Operational Technology Engineer

Abbott • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Technology Engineer supports and maintains manufacturing operations data systems and servers, including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant’s OT systems. The role helps ensure OT systems meet Abbott IT system and cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.

The engineer provides manufacturing HMI architecture support, maintains solutions for critical process parameter monitoring and process data reporting, and works with division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital projects. The role also coordinates with IT, quality, and process authority organizations to support secure infrastructure and regulatory compliance, resolves customer and client needs through appropriate solutions, and provides on-call support for plant OT systems.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a related field and/or industry.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work fully onsite in Columbus, Ohio.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Experience with Windows Server operating systems management and troubleshooting.
• Experience with manufacturing OT/IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity.
• Experience with OSIsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain manufacturing operations data systems and servers, including hardware and software for Columbus Plant OT systems.
• Coordinate with IT support to maintain secure OT infrastructure and participate in cybersecurity compliance initiatives, including disaster recovery, asset security, patching, and malware prevention.
• Provide manufacturing Human Machine Interface (HMI) architecture support.
• Work with division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery teams.
• Coordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Maintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data Reporting.
• Identify customer or client needs, propose solutions, and make alterations to products or services to better meet those needs.
• Provide on-call support for plant OT systems.

Benefits

• Training and career development, including onboarding programs for new employees.
• Tuition assistance and reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and the FreeU education benefit.
• Competitive compensation, incentives, and retirement plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; wellness and occupational health programs; medical benefits starting on day one; and an option to qualify for free medical coverage through the Health Investment Plan PPO in the next calendar year.
• 120 hours of accrued vacation in the first year, prorated, a vacation buy program, five personal days, and ten paid holidays.
• Retiree healthcare program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level