Wright Technical is supporting a client in the advanced materials space. They are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Systems Engineer with experience in Industrial Controls/OT, SCADA, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) to support manufacturing operations. This role will be responsible for ensuring seamless integration between equipment, automation layers, and factory IT/OT systems, with a strong focus on precision, reliability, and uptime in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, process control, and system integration, with an emphasis on optimizing manufacturing efficiency and ensuring high levels of system reliability and performance.Key Responsibilities
Provide technical support to sites on existing OT (Operational Technology) and Control Systems for manufacturing processes.
Support projects from conception to completion.
Support HMI/SCADA systems to monitor and control manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including process engineers, IT, and production staff, to ensure seamless system integration and operation.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to OT/Control Systems, SCADA, and MES to minimize downtime and ensure continuous production.
As needed, integrate process equipment with MES and SCADA platforms, ensuring data accuracy, synchronization, and real-time communication.
Perform system upgrades, patches, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and security.
Ensure cybersecurity and network segmentation of control systems in collaboration with Corporate IT.
Participate in commissioning, validation, and upgrading projects for new equipment or control systems.
Develop and maintain documentation, including system specifications, user manuals, and standard operating procedures.
Education
Required: Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer or Electrical Engineering.
Master’s Degree a plus.
Experience
7-10 years with various manufacturing controls and digital systems (PLCs, OT, SCADA, MES, SAP, etc.)
At least 5-10 years’ experience as a technical project manager or product owner in the smart manufacturing space.
Experience with, and understanding of Industrial Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs), Human Machine Interface (HMI), and SCADA.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong experience in working with teams to develop and maintain architecture and design of plant automation systems.
IoT understanding from a connectivity and data management perspective.
Familiarity with industry standards, such as ANSI/ISA-95 and ANSI/ISA-88.
Experience with the latest Industry 4.0 standards and regulations; digital manufacturing and advanced data acquisition.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of partners, senior managers, and subject matter experts.
Strong working knowledge of MS Office suite, SharePoint, Teams.
Highly motivated with the ability to build and maintain productive relationships cross-functionally and the demonstrated ability to influence up, down, and across in a matrixed organization.
Innovative thinker with a solution-oriented approach who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has demonstrated success in producing results when facing tight deadlines.
