Senior Operational Technology (OT) Engineer - Columbus, OH

Abbott • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or a related discipline. or equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence, with a desired 5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience.
• 5 or more years in a related field and/or industry

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and Troubleshooting
• Experience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity
• Experience with OSISoft products

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant Operational Technology (OT) systems. For example: OSIsoft PI, Ignition, ZPI data servers, Delta V, iFix, FactoryTalk AssetCentre
• Coordinate with IT support team as needed to maintain secured OT infrastructure for manufacturing operation and actively participate in Cyber Security compliance initiatives – disaster recovery, asset security, patching, malware prevention, etc
• Provide Manufacturing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) architecture support
• Work with Division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery team
• Coordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data Reporting
• Resolve underlying problems: Identify customer/ client needs and propose solutions to address them; make alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need, e.g. partners with an outside vendor to provide a better deliverable
• Provide on call support of plant OT system

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

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