OT Engineer - Manufacturing Systems Infrastructure (Mid-Level)

Matrix Technologies•Maumee, OH

53d•$79,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team as an OT Engineer! This is a hybrid role based out of our Maumee, Ohio office. The position is salaried and includes eligibility for overtime pay. We are seeking a Mid-Level OT Engineer to join our Manufacturing Systems Infrastructure (MSI) team. This role focuses on OT (Operational Technology) infrastructure, often described as IT for manufacturing, supporting industrial automation systems in manufacturing environments. This position includes development of PLC logic or HMI graphics and works closely with Controls and Industrial Systems engineers to design and deliver the infrastructure platforms that support control system automation. This role is part of a system integrator organization and involves hands-on design, deployment, and support of OT network, computing, and application infrastructure for client facilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience
3–5 years of experience supporting OT or industrial infrastructure environments
Experience with:
OT or industrial Ethernet networks
Computing platforms used in manufacturing systems
Virtualized environments (Hyper-V, VMware, or similar)
Active Directory or domain-based OT environments
Ability to work independently within defined standards
Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills
Willingness to work in manufacturing and industrial environments

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a system integrator
Exposure to industrial automation platforms and HMI/SCADA systems
Experience with:
Industrial DMZ architectures
Remote access and thin client solutions
Backup and recovery for OT system
Relevant certifications (networking, Microsoft, virtualization) are a plus
Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity concepts and best practices

Responsibilities

Assess, Design, and implement OT Ethernet networks
Configure switches, firewalls, routers with VLANs, routing boundaries, firewall rules, and access policies
Support industrial DMZ architectures and secure remote access solutions
Troubleshoot OT network connectivity, performance, and reliability issues
Design, Configure, and deploy OT computing platforms, including:
Physical and virtual servers
Engineering and operator workstations
Thick and thin HMI clients
Remote Desktop and terminal server architectures
Support OT domains and Active Directory - based environments, including authentication and policy configuration
Configure supporting services such as storage, backup, monitoring, and time services
Assist with platform standardization and lifecycle planning
Design, Configure, and Deploy OT application infrastructure, including:
HMI/SCADA platforms
Process Data Historians, Batch Servers, Asset Management
Supporting applications such as databases, spreadsheets, SQL Server-based OT applications
Support redundancy, performance, and availability requirements
Coordinate with Controls and Industrial Systems engineers to ensure infrastructure aligns with application requirements
Own defined technical scopes or smaller projects
Translate client requirements into infrastructure designs using established standards
Participate in design reviews, commissioning activities, and post-startup support
Communicate technical designs and tradeoffs clearly to clients and project teams
Provide technical input to project managers for scheduling and estimating
Produce and maintain network diagrams, build and configuration documents, and as-built documentation
Follow established MSI standards and contribute improvement recommendations
Support internal testing and verification activities

Benefits

Health Insurance with Prescription Drug Coverage, Dental and Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (Extra Days for Purchase) and Nine Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Schedules, Work at Home Options
Wellness Program with Incentive Dollars, Preventative Health Screenings
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
401(k) and Roth Plans with 5% Match and immediate vesting upon enrollment
Market-based competitive Compensation and Overtime Pay for Salaried positions
Quarterly Bonus Program and Spot Bonus Program
Pre-Tax Health Savings Account (HSA) with Match, and Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life Insurance Paid by Matrix and Buy-Up Options
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plan Paid by Matrix
Technical, Managerial, and Administrative Career Paths
Onboarding and Mentoring, Internal Training and Cross Training
PE Certifications, Registration, and Renewals
Assessments and Leadership Development
External Certification Programs, Professional Memberships
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Regular Employee Updates and Town Halls, Annual Engagement Surveys
Employee Service Awards and Peer Recognition
Strong Fundamentals (Core Values)
Employee Referral Program/Bonus
Casual Dress
Discount Programs
Community Involvement Committee
Sports Teams and Clubs