Operational Technology Engineer (OTE)

US-CO-Frederick$103,200 - $161,2504+ years

Job Description

As an Operational Technology Engineer (OTE), you will play a vital role on the Automation Engineering team by working closely with Information Technology (IT) to ensure optimization of commercial GMP oligonucleotide manufacturing automated systems’ server and network architecture, cyber security posture, and data integrity compliant practices & procedures. Your main responsibility will be ensuring the reliability, security, resiliency, and efficient operation of the facility's operational technology infrastructure. This encompasses supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)s, Data Historians, and other relevant technologies. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing and maintaining robust operational technology solutions that align with regulations and support the facility's production objectives.

Responsibilities:

Operational Technology Infrastructure Management:

Act as the interface between Automation Engineering and Information Technologies representing Operational Technology priorities to meet the requirements of both organizations.
Advice on best OT practices for network, servers, pc, and industrial equipment configurations for resiliency and uptime.
Coordination and communication with facilities and manufacturing of equipment outages related to OT and IT projects and work.

System Integration and Automation:

Assist automation team troubleshoot and problem solve issues related to OT and IT systems including navigating the IT support matrix.
Ensure data integrity compliant practices and procedures are in place, maintaining accurate and secure data storage and transmission.
Work with engineering on manufacturing equipment to add domain integration for Active Directory user administration.
Contribute to system and data archiving strategies and procedures for disaster recovery, and business continuity in the face of disruptions.
Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of ESXi edge computing devices hosting manufacturing system automation.
Support PLC level networking infrastructure hardware maintenance and troubleshooting.
May direct the work of third-party vendors and/or partners to meet contract specified deliverables, performance or business objectives.

Process Optimization and Continuous Improvement:

Continual support of maintaining cybersecurity posture in increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Investigate and introduce proactive and adaptive approaches and utilities.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to operational technology, cyber security, and data integrity, and provide recommendations for their implementation.

Compliance and Documentation:

Ensure operational technology systems comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including GMP guidelines and industry standards.
Support vulnerability risk assessments with Agilent IT security, strategize mitigation, compensating controls, tracking, and impacts to facility. Work closely with Automation Engineers to understand risks and impact from patches and upgrades on qualified GMP equipment.
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations, changes, and validation activities to support audits and regulatory inspections.
Participate in quality risk assessments and validation activities related to operational technology systems.
Create and lead change controls related to operational technology initiatives.
Create and update procedures to drive operational efficiency and compliance.
Create and lead functional test for OT changes, also provide technical subject matter expert review of qualification protocols.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent.
4+ years’ experience in automated manufacturing. GMP manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of operational technology systems, including SCADA, PLC’s.
BAS, Data Historian, MES, and process control systems within a GMP manufacturing environment.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements, such as FDA guidelines for GMP and data integrity, and the ability to ensure compliance within the operational technology domain.
Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices as they apply to operational technology systems.
Prior experience with business analysis and requirement gathering techniques.

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 15, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.

The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $103,200.00 - $161,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

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