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Automation - OT Engineer

US - Walkersville MD💼 Full-time💰 $117,000–$117,000🗓 2026-09-11 → 2026-09-26

Core

Deliver technical leadership and hands-on support for site-based automation and Operational Technology (OT) systems in regulated manufacturing and laboratory environments.

Role type

Senior IC Automation/OT Engineer

Builds

OT infrastructure, control systems, and compliance-ready industrial automation platforms

Domain

Life Sciences Manufacturing / Industrial Automation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

DCS/PLC programming and configuration, SCADA/HMI/BAS/EMS/LIMS administration, industrial network infrastructure management, regulatory compliance (21 CFR Part 11, GMP, Annex 11), cybersecurity for OT systems, project lifecycle management, troubleshooting complex automation issues

Preferred skills

Vendor-specific platform expertise (DeltaV, Siemens, Allen Bradley), URS and technical specification development, disaster recovery planning, training and technical guidance

Technologies

DeltaV, Rockwell FactoryTalk, Siemens, Allen Bradley, MODA-ES, Modbus, OPC, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Cisco switching, VLANs, virtualized servers

Responsibilities

Program and configure DCS/PLC platforms; Administer OT networks and infrastructure; Troubleshoot hardware, control logic, and network issues; Ensure system compliance with regulatory standards; Support cybersecurity initiatives; Manage backups, patching, and user administration; Act as SME during audits and inspections; Collaborate on CAPEX/OPEX projects; Deliver training to operations and engineering staff

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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