Operational Technologies (OT) Engineer

About the role

Dura-Line, an Orbia Connectivity Solutions business, is looking for an experienced Operational Technologies (OT) Engineer to support and expand connectivity across its manufacturing operations. The role bridges manufacturing equipment, OT systems and enterprise IT infrastructure, ensuring reliable, secure and accurate production data flows from the shop floor to the systems used by Engineering, Operations and business leaders. It is primarily a remote position with up to 25% travel across the U.S. and Canada.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and support communications between manufacturing equipment, OT systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot Ignition applications and integrations.
• Administer and support manufacturing historian platforms such as Canary Labs and similar technologies.
• Ensure manufacturing data is accurate, available and reliable across OT systems and connected applications.
• Select and implement I/O and connectivity hardware, and support integration and troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment.
• Develop and maintain OT standards, documentation and best practices.
• Partner with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, IT teams and vendors, and influence equipment selection decisions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and provide technical guidance and mentorship to plant teams.
• Support multiple facilities through remote work and onsite project support.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Controls Systems, Industrial Technology, Computer Engineering or a related field; equivalent experience also considered.
• 3+ years of experience supporting OT, industrial automation, manufacturing systems or manufacturing connectivity solutions.
• Preferred: experience supporting multiple sites, background as an OT/Automation/Controls/Mfg Systems engineer or technician, and experience integrating new equipment into connectivity environments.

Required skills

• Ignition SCADA configuration, administration, development or support.
• Manufacturing historian platforms such as Canary, PI Historian or Wonderware Historian.
• OPC communications, industrial networking and data acquisition systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems.
• Shop-floor networking, data logging and connectivity.
• Microsoft Office, project management and data analysis tools.

What we offer

• Compensation typically $90,000-$115,000 per year, depending on skills, experience, location and internal equity, with possible incentives.
• Healthcare, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation and sick time, parental leave, education reimbursement and an employee assistance program.
• Remote work with flexibility and autonomy, with about one week of travel per month.