OT Data Engineer

Florida Crystals / ASR Group • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®.  ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEWThe Entry Level Data Engineer supports the integration and management of data systems across global manufacturing operations.This early-career role is ideal for engineers passionate about leveraging data to improve processes and drive efficiency. Workingclosely with the Senior Data Engineer, the position provides hands-on experience with SCADA systems, Unified Namespace (UNS)architecture, SAP integration, and manufacturing analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Strong interest in manufacturing processes and data analytics.
• Familiarity with databases (SQL), programming language (Python), analytics tools (Power BI, SSRS).
• Understanding of data governance concepts is desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience or familiarity with Ignition SCADA platform.
• Exposure to Unified Namespace (UNS) and ISA-95 data modeling.
• Knowledge of industrial connectivity protocols (MQTT, OPC UA).
• Instrumentation and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Experience with advanced manufacturing analytics tools, such as Seeq.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining and troubleshooting SCADA and related data systems.
• Support data integration between SAP, SCADA, LIMS, and other plant systems.
• Contribute to the development and organization of a Unified Namespace (UNS) for real-time data accessibility.
• Validate and monitor data accuracy for operational reporting and analytics.
• Collaborate with operations and IT teams to implement data-driven improvements.
• Support and advocate for the usage of manufacturing analytics platforms.
• Learn and apply basic analytics techniques to identify trends and opportunities for optimization.

What This Job Offers

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