Operations Technology Systems Engineer

International Paper

5h • Remote

About The Position

International Paper is seeking an Automation Engineer with a strong background
in operational technology (OT) systems who can bridge both cybersecurity support
and process control engineering. This role will play a key part in protecting
and modernizing our manufacturing environments – supporting asset discovery and
backup solutions, while driving transformative projects to securely connect our
machines to the cloud for advanced data collection and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in automation engineering or OT systems support, with a strong preference for experience in pulp & paper mills, corrugated packaging facilities, or large-scale manufacturing operations with similar machine/OT networks.
• Hands-on experience programming with PLCs, DCS, HMIs, and/or related infrastructure.
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and solutions; experience with Claroty (or similar platform).
• Experience with AMDT Octoplant (or similar platform) for OT backup, version control, etc.
• Strong knowledge of industrial networking and secure data collection (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, firewalls, switching and routing, etc.)
• Experience developing technical documentation, system drawings, and standard operating procedures for OT solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills – able to explain technical concepts to non-experts and build consensus across diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with edge devices and cloud integration (AWS, Azure, etc.) for industrial data.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISA/IEC 62443) in industrial environments.
• Experience in large-scale transformation projects involving OT and IT convergence.

What This Job Offers

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