Staff Controls Engineer NPI
Core
Senior technical leader responsible for designing, integrating, and supporting Operational Technology (OT) systems that power automated manufacturing equipment for new product introductions and manufacturing scale-up.
Role type
Staff Controls Engineer (NPI)
Builds
OT architecture, industrial networking, equipment connectivity, cybersecurity, and data integration initiatives for automated manufacturing.
Domain
Medical device manufacturing / Industrial Automation
Required skills
Industrial automation, PLC/HMI/SCADA systems, MES integration, OT infrastructure, industrial networking, cross-functional leadership, regulated manufacturing compliance
Preferred skills
Rockwell Automation platforms (Studio 5000, Logix, FactoryTalk), Industrial DataOps platforms (Litmus, HighByte, HiveMQ), ISA-95/Unified Namespace, Windows Server/Active Directory, Python/PowerShell/SQL scripting, GxP/21 CFR Part 11/CSV/CSA knowledge
Technologies
EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, MQTT, TCP/IP, VLANs, managed switches, firewalls, virtualization, storage, backup, historians, databases, industrial data platforms
Responsibilities
Lead OT strategy, architecture, and technical roadmap; Design and implement OT systems including HMI/SCADA and industrial networks; Establish standardized connectivity between equipment and higher-level systems; Partner with IT/Cybersecurity for secure infrastructure; Drive equipment integration from specification through operational turnover; Resolve complex technical issues; Develop OT standards and documentation; Partner with Quality for compliance; Evaluate emerging technologies; Provide technical leadership and mentoring
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
