Industrial Network Engineer - Manufacturing Operations

People First Recruitment; Medina (TN); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

People First Recruitment is seeking an Industrial Network Engineer for our client in Jackson, Tennessee. The role focuses on implementing and supporting secure OT network infrastructure across manufacturing facilities and digital-factory initiatives.

You will design and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet networks, support plant-floor connectivity and MES/SCADA integrations, and collaborate with IT, Security, Operations, and vendors to ensure high uptime and secure operations.

Qualifikationen

• Experience supporting OT/industrial networks in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of industrial networking, switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with manufacturing systems and plant-floor technology, with strong collaboration across IT and Operations.
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity and secure network design.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet and OT network infrastructure.
• Support manufacturing systems, plant-floor connectivity, automation and controls, MES/SCADA integrations, and operational uptime.
• Partner with Automation, IT, Information Security, Operations, Maintenance, and vendors.
• Apply OT cybersecurity, segmentation, access controls, monitoring, compliance, and incident-response practices.
• Maintain network documentation, standards, governance, lifecycle plans, and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Industrial networking

Switching

Routing

Firewalls

Remote access

Network troubleshooting

OT cybersecurity

Jobbeschreibung

Industrial Network Engineer - Manufacturing OperationsOur client is seeking an experienced Industrial Network Engineer to implement, maintain, and support secure, reliable operational-technology network infrastructure at its Jackson, Tennessee manufacturing facility. This role is the primary technical resource for industrial networks, manufacturing systems, and digital-factory initiatives.Responsibilities• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet and OT network infrastructure.• Support manufacturing systems, plant-floor connectivity, automation and controls, MES/SCADA integrations, and operational uptime.• Partner with Automation, IT, Information Security, Operations, Maintenance, and vendors.• Apply OT cybersecurity, segmentation, access controls, monitoring, compliance, and incident-response practices.• Maintain network documentation, standards, governance, lifecycle plans, and continuous-improvement initiatives.Required• Experience supporting OT/industrial networks in a manufacturing environment.• Knowledge of industrial networking, switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, and network troubleshooting.• Experience with manufacturing systems and plant-floor technology, with strong collaboration across IT and Operations.• Understanding of OT cybersecurity and secure network design.Preferred• Experience with automation/controls, MES, SCADA, Industry 4.0, and digital-factory programs.• Relevant networking, cybersecurity, or industrial-technology certifications.Success is measured by reliable plant-floor connectivity, secure and compliant OT infrastructure, responsive operational support, clear documentation, and successful technology improvements. This is an onsite role with up to 10% travel. Department: Information Services. Job level: Experienced, Grade 09. Job family: IT Infrastructure & Systems Administration.You should be proficient in:ccnanetworking