Network Engineer
About The Position
Dematic Corp. is hiring a Network Engineer in its Lifecycle Services and Solutions – Modernizations & Upgrades organization. The role supports the development, standardization, and continuous improvement of network architectures across Dematic projects. Working with senior engineers and project teams, the Network Engineer supports the design and implementation of large-scale data communication networks for material handling and industrial automation environments, helping ensure consistency, scalability, reliability, and secure system performance. The role includes supporting network design for SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems; documenting network segmentation strategies; contributing to cybersecurity design according to established standards; reviewing network drawings; and assisting with equipment configuration and troubleshooting. The Network Engineer also supports OT network architecture implementation, reviews system designs and RFQ requirements, and builds technical knowledge through training, certifications, and hands-on experience. Travel up to 40% and additional hours as needed to support project and business demands are required. The estimated base pay range at the time of posting is $72,750–$106,700. Final compensation depends on factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum of two years of experience in network design, as stated in the position overview.
- Foundational understanding of industrial plant-floor network infrastructure and awareness of differences between IT and OT environments.
- Basic knowledge of industrial automation concepts and systems.
- Understanding of networking fundamentals, including routers, switches, and VLANs.
- Familiarity with firewalls and basic cybersecurity principles.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with guidance.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to support network audits and contribute to recommendations for system improvements.
- Collaborative team approach and willingness to learn and contribute.
- Willingness to learn and participate in presentations of network standards and best practices.
- Willingness to travel up to 40%.
- Willingness to work additional hours as needed to support project and business demands.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to Industrial DMZ concepts.
- Experience or coursework involving IoT-connected devices or industrial systems.
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as OPC.
- Entry-level certifications such as Cisco CCNA or similar, or progress toward certification.
- Domain expertise in material handling and industrial automation environments.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, specification, and configuration of networks for SCADA, PLC, and industrial automation systems.
- Assist in documenting network segmentation strategies.
- Contribute to cybersecurity design efforts by following established standards and best practices.
- Review network design drawings and support validation for accuracy and compliance.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to support Operational Technology (OT) network design activities and project teams.
- Assist with network equipment configuration, including physical interfaces, communication protocols, IP addressing, VLAN setup, and firewall rule documentation.
- Support implementation of OT network architectures to help ensure reliable and secure system performance.
- Troubleshoot network devices and infrastructure issues with guidance from more experienced team members.
- Contribute to network solutions for new projects by reviewing system designs and RFQ requirements.
- Maintain and grow technical knowledge of industry technologies, standards, and best practices through training, certifications, and hands-on experience.
- Support network audits and contribute to recommendations for system improvements.
- Participate in presentations of network standards and best practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
