Operational Technology Engineer

Wieland • East Alton, IL

1d • $88,313 - $132,469

About The Position

Wieland is hiring an Operational Technology Engineer role. The Operational Technology Engineer is responsible for the reliability, security, and performance of operational technology systems that support heavy industrial manufacturing equipment. This role bridges engineering, maintenance, and information technology by owning control systems, industrial networks, and automation layers that enable safe, stable, and efficient production operations. The Operational Technology Engineer provides technical expertise for troubleshooting, implementing system upgrades, supporting equipment modernization initiatives, and ensuring alignment with corporate cybersecurity and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field; OR equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.), HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus).
• Experience with servers, server management, backup management and the creation and maintaining of virtual machines.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in industrial control environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, instrumentation diagrams, and control logic.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and experience in heavy industrial, manufacturing, or process Industries.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with historian systems (e.g., Aveva, Ignition, WINCC).
• Familiarity with MES, industrial data analytics, and IIoT platforms.
• Experience with databases including setup and interface programming.
• Understanding of safety instrumented systems and NFPA/ISA standards (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443, ISA 84).
• Project management experience and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support and root-cause troubleshooting for OT-related issues on production equipment, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial PCs, historian systems, and data acquisition devices.
• Maintain and optimize control logic, programming, and configuration for equipment such as rolling mills, furnaces, building and HVAC automation, and material-handling automation.
• Works with the IT group to ensure that required security and system updates do not impact equipment performance.
• Support the integration of OT systems with MES, quality systems, and process monitoring platforms.
• Develop and maintain OT asset inventories, configuration documentation, and network diagrams.
• Implement preventive maintenance routines for PLCs, servers, switches, industrial networks, and operator interfaces.
• Lead obsolescence management efforts, proactively identifying end-of-life components and designing migration or upgrade plans.
• Implement and maintain OT cybersecurity controls including patching, user access management, secure remote access, network segmentation, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Support audits and assessments related to OT systems and industrial cyber hygiene.
• Lead or support capital and reliability improvement projects involving automation upgrades, hardware replacements, new equipment commissioning, and data integration initiatives.
• Work with OEMs, integrators, and internal engineers to implement system modifications and new capabilities.
• Develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and project schedules for OT-related initiatives.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Production, Quality, and IT teams to ensure high equipment uptime and process stability.
• Provide technical guidance and training to maintenance technicians, electricians, and operators on OT systems and best practices.
• Act as the subject matter expert for operational data, event logs, and system diagnostics to support continuous improvement efforts.

Benefits

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

What This Job Offers

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