OT Solutions Analyst

Silgan Plastics • Brookfield, WI

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About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Solutions Analyst to join its Business Technology team in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The role connects Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and Information Technology (IT) to support manufacturing technology projects and initiatives. The analyst evaluates project requests, identifies business and technical requirements, assesses technology solutions, and coordinates cross-functional teams to ensure successful IT/OT integration and alignment with operational needs and enterprise standards.

The position supports project discovery, technical assessment, solution evaluation, implementation planning, project documentation, manufacturing technology roadmaps, prioritization, portfolio management, and improvements to project intake and governance processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business Systems, Operations Management, or a related field; equivalent education and experience are considered.
• 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, Operational Technology (OT), industrial automation, business analysis, IT, project coordination, or a related field.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Experience gathering, evaluating, and documenting business and technical requirements.
• Ability to translate operational needs into actionable technology requirements.
• Experience coordinating projects involving multiple technical teams and business functions.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to facilitate discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, technology systems, and project coordination practices.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting manufacturing operations, engineering projects, or industrial automation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integrations, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and business analysis practices.
• Experience with OT cybersecurity principles and industrial technology environments.
• Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, and technology solution design.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, and IT for operational technology projects and initiatives.
• Lead project discovery meetings to identify business objectives, operational impacts, technical requirements, and success criteria.
• Evaluate manufacturing technology requests for system impacts, IT/OT integrations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and support requirements.
• Conduct initial technical assessments to determine project scope, feasibility, complexity, resource needs, and potential risks.
• Translate manufacturing and engineering needs into clear business and technical requirements.
• Assess proposed technology solutions for scalability, supportability, and alignment with enterprise standards.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams, including Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Development, Data & Analytics, and Operations Technology.
• Facilitate technical reviews, solution discussions, testing, and implementation planning.
• Evaluate the impact of technology initiatives on manufacturing applications, production equipment, industrial networks, and data collection systems.
• Maintain project documentation, process flows, system impact assessments, and stakeholder communications.
• Improve project intake, assessment, and governance processes to support efficient manufacturing technology delivery.
• Support manufacturing technology roadmaps, project prioritization, and portfolio management activities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and AD&D coverage.
• Supplemental benefits such as pet insurance, telemedicine access, and employee perk programs.
• 401(k) plan with employer match after the eligibility period.
• Paid time off and holiday schedule.
• Tuition assistance for professional development and certifications.
• Inclusive and collaborative culture where team members are valued and recognized.
• Opportunity to work in a stable, growth-oriented environment.

What This Job Offers

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