Operational Technology (OT) Systems Engineer

ESCO Group • Altoona, IA

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About The Position

The Operational Technology Systems Engineer is a contributing technical resource on ESCO Group’s Automation team, working alongside engineers from multiple disciplines to provide technical services for client projects. The role supports OT infrastructure and OT security practices across industrial and automation environments and assists with industrial automation projects intended to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality. It involves assisting with the design, programming, and configuration of PLC and HMI systems, modifying existing display objects, templates, and programs, and learning how industrial processes operate. The engineer collaborates with team members to understand client processes and automation requirements, follows established practices to support reliable and secure industrial systems, identifies potential conflicts for resolution, and completes delegated onsite work under the direction of a Project Manager or Project Lead. Travel to client facilities is required for implementation, testing, and commissioning. The position is based in Altoona, Iowa, reports to the Solutions Architect, and may involve extended hours, weekends, and holidays to support client services available 24/7/365.

Requirements

• Basic aptitude with technology and/or industrial environments.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of IT systems as they relate to automation, system integration, and operational technology.
• Dedication to keeping up with new technologies, tools, and methodologies, and interest in learning about them.
• Strong documentation and organization skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing details and circumstances.
• Interest in personal and professional improvement and helping others improve.
• Ability to demonstrate self-management, including strategic planning, goal setting, progress evaluation, and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and support of OT infrastructure across industrial and automation environments.
• Support implementation and maintenance of OT security practices across industrial and automation environments.
• Assist with designing and implementing industrial automation projects to improve operational efficiency, productivity, and quality.
• Assist with the design, programming, and configuration of PLC and HMI systems used to control and monitor industrial processes.
• Modify existing display objects, templates, and programs.
• Learn and understand industrial process flows.
• Collaborate with colleagues and multidisciplinary team members to understand client processes and automation requirements.
• Follow established processes and best practices to support reliable and secure operation of industrial systems and connected environments.
• Identify potential conflicts and bring them to the appropriate resource for resolution.
• Perform delegated onsite work at the direction of the Project Manager or Project Lead.
• Travel to client sites and perform physical duties to implement, test, and commission automation systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance package.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Company-paid disability insurance for eligible employees.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Potential eligibility to participate in the ESOP, with tax-deferred retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Parental leave.
• Hybrid work, depending on position.
• Tuition assistance.
• Learning and Development program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed