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OT Lead Engineer
Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join MilliporeSigma.
Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.
This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Your Role
Key responsibilities are:
E2E delivery of Operational Technology services, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Implement OT technology strategy, standards and architecture
Translate OT solution design into software/hardware code/configuration
Monitor and Optimize OT system performance and reliability
Execute cybersecurity activities on OT systems
Support or manage IT/OT asset management
Provide training and support on operational technology systems and tools
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Automation Engineering or related discipline or working experience as an Engineer in Industrial Automation
At least 5 years working experience in OT system design, service delivery or a similar role.
Advanced knowledge in OT infrastructure design, software engineering and OT security.
Strong understanding of operational technology systems, including DCS, SCADA, PLCs, and IoT devices.
Experience in configuring & operating virtual machine and virtual network technology (VMs, VLANs)
Experience in managing Firewalls, Storage devices, Active Directories, physical networks.
Significant Project management skills: Planning/Scheduling, budgeting, work progress tracking, reporting, risk/issues, and escalation management.
Ability to work on global, cross functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree or PhD in automation, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field is preferred.
Excellent in planning, interfacing & programming DCS, PLC, BMS, WCS.
Experience with manufacturing operation management systems, (MES, LIMS, LES, Data Historian), enterprise resource planning (ERP), product life cycle (PLM) and other large-scale management system software implementation experience
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
Experience in implementing layers of protection for cyber security, OT, and IT
GICSP or related Cyber Security Certificate(s).
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Location
This position is preferred from either our Burlington, MA, St. Louis or Sheboygan Falls, WI facility or could be remote flexible. Frequent travel of up to 50% between domestic and international sites is required.
Pay Range for this position: $108,300 – $162,500
Our ranges are derived from several sources, and largely reliant on relevant industry market data. Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k)-matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.
What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!
If you would like to know more about what diversity, equity, and inclusion means to us, please visit https://www.emdgroup.com/en/company/press-positions.html
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