Operational Technology Architect

Magna International•Northwood, OH

22h

About The Position

What we offer: At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are. Group Summary: The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets. Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
5+ years of experience in OT, industrial automation, controls engineering, or network architecture.
Strong understanding of PLC, HMI, SCADA, robotics, and MES technologies.
Knowledge of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, OPC UA), cybersecurity frameworks, and segmented architectures.
Experience deploying or supporting large-scale automation or smart manufacturing systems.
Excellent communication, documentation, and technical leadership skills.

Responsibilities

OT Infrastructure Design & Governance · Develop and maintain the enterprise OT architecture, including network segmentation, industrial firewalls, VLAN design, and device categorization.
Establish and govern OT standards for communications between PLCs, HMIs, robotics, SCADA, historians, and data collection systems.
Create long-term OT roadmaps that align with automation strategy, cybersecurity requirements, and business objectives.
Define equipment connectivity standards to ensure consistent integration into MES, SCADA, and data platforms.
Cybersecurity & Compliance · Partner with IT to enforce cybersecurity best practices across OT systems, including patching, identity access management, and asset visibility.
Lead risk assessments and ensure OT compliance with internal security policies
Support creation and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity plans for OT environments.
Project Support & Equipment Integration · Provide architectural guidance during specification, design reviews, and commissioning of new automated equipment.
Ensure all new systems meet OT standards for connectivity, safety integration, and data availability.
Work with Automation, Engineering, and MES/SCADA teams to standardize controls architecture across all new and legacy equipment.
Support vendor selection and technical evaluation for hardware, controls platforms, and industrial network solutions.
Data & System Integration · Oversee integration of equipment and systems into MES, SCADA, historians, CMMS, and analytic platforms.
Define data models, tag structures, naming conventions, and communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, etc.).
Lead initiatives to improve data integrity, real-time visibility, and equipment performance monitoring.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership · Serve as the technical authority for OT across all facilities, guiding engineers and technicians through best practices.
Partner with Automation, Industrial Engineering, and IT teams to develop consistent solutions for equipment, data, and system interoperability.
Mentor and support site-level OT staff to elevate technical capability and standard adoption.