Senior Specialist – Operational Technology – Ot – Research Infrastructure

Senior Specialist – Operational Technology – Ot – Research Infrastructure

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in automation, engineering, computer science, or computer engineering related degree.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5 years of experience on upstream manufacturing systems (DeltaV, Eppendorfs, AMBR’s) including troubleshooting, code improvements, integration of instruments, upgrades, networking, management of the virtualization system and servers, capital project representation, and increasing systems that send data to an enterprise system (PI).
• 4 years hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Rockwell PLC’s and HMI’s, OT cybersecurity, OT data architecture, MES.
• 4 years in-depth knowledge of Windows Hyper-V, VMware workstation, Delta-V, Pi, Pi Historian, MES, SCADA computer system backup and archival, data retention.
• 4 years experience with networking, switches, vlans, subnets, firewalls, Windows active directory in virtual and physical environments.
• Experience dealing with manufacturing software/hardware (SAP, ASRS, Compounding Workstations, Automated Dosing Machines, HMIs, PLCs and various network equipment).
• Experienced problem solver/troubleshooter, skilled in root cause analysis.
• Multi-tasker with ability to lead multiple IT and automation projects.
• Able to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Good understanding of all phases of SDLC (to enable rapid adoption of company SDLC processes).

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition and implementation of high-level requirements, principles and models that guide solution decisions and provide the OT infrastructure ‘blueprint’ for engineering / project teams.
• Commit to IT infrastructure optimization, prioritizes, and proposes opportunities for continuous improvement by identifying gaps, common trends and inefficiencies and help establish services where none exists.
• Be the SME for our Shop Floor Network (Manufacturing division Core eventually migrated to Restricted LFN) firewall rules.
• Lead/assist project scopes, define IT and infrastructure deliverables, timelines and estimates for a wide array of technologies and deliver value-added IT services and infrastructure solutions while ensuring strategies to adapt to technological advancements.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and translate business needs into actionable requirements while acting as a conduit to development and infrastructure engineers.
• Contributes to the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure, or functional areas.
• Lead efforts to map and design operational service architecture maps for projects or change initiatives when designing IT/OT landscape.
• Collaborate with our Research & Development Division scientists and engineers to identify research automation needs and define project requirements.
• Collaborate with instrument vendors and suppliers to evaluate and implement new plant automation and manufacturing technologies.
• Ensure timely IT support in the joint investigation, diagnostics, and resolutions with our Research & Development Division scientists and engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree is preferred.