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Sr. Specialist, OT Research Infrastructure

USA - New Jersey - Rahway💼 Full-time💰 $117,000–$117,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-25

Core

Design, build, integrate, and support OT automation solutions for pilot plant automation, process automation, control systems, and IT/OT infrastructure in a regulated research and manufacturing environment.

Role type

Senior Specialist, OT Research Infrastructure

Builds

Secure industrial networks, control systems, OT cybersecurity practices, and automation infrastructure for GMP manufacturing and pilot plant operations.

Domain

Life Sciences / Industrial Automation / OT Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

PLC programming, HMI configuration, SCADA systems, DCS operation, OT cybersecurity, industrial networking, virtualization, server management, MES integration, PI Historian data integration, root cause analysis, incident management, SDLC validation, change control.

Preferred skills

Master's degree in automation or engineering, experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, VMware, Windows Active Directory, Ignition, SAP.

Technologies

DeltaV, Eppendorf, AMBR, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, VMware, PI Historian, Ignition, SAP, Windows Server, Active Directory, VLANs, Firewalls, Industrial PCs.

Responsibilities

Optimize IT/OT infrastructure for plant automation and manufacturing; Build and maintain OT infrastructure for GMP manufacturing and pilot plant operations; Lead or support project scoping, technical requirements, and commissioning readiness; Partner with stakeholders to translate needs into technical requirements; Contribute to solution architecture for plant automation and industrial networks; Provide technical support for automation systems including troubleshooting and incident resolution; Map, design, and maintain IT/OT service architecture diagrams.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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