MES Systems Engineer

Venteon; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Toledo, Ohio, seeks a skilled Operational Technology leader to enhance data acquisition and systems integration across manufacturing sites. The role demands expertise in IIoT, cybersecurity, and strong leadership with a focus on stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in integrating operational technology with business systems, ensuring the seamless flow of information and supporting advanced analytics initiatives. Up to 50% travel required across North America.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of technical leadership in manufacturing or IT/OT integration.
• 10+ years in IT, OT, and/or control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead OT/IT integration projects connecting plant-floor equipment with business systems.
• Collaborate with IT, engineering, and operations teams.
• Build and manage data collection frameworks for real-time monitoring.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational abilities

Expertise in IIoT platforms

Understanding of SCADA

Familiarity with cybersecurity tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

PTC Kepware

Power BI

Ignition

Job description

This role strengthens the Operational Technology (OT) environment by improving data acquisition, system integration, and shop‑floor processes across global manufacturing sites. It brings IT cybersecurity best practices into OT environments while supporting Industrial IoT, automation, analytics, AI‑driven initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Lead OT/IT integration projects that connect plant‑floor equipment with business systems to improve.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to meet project goals.
• Stay current on industrial automation, IIoT, analytics, and OT cybersecurity trends.

System Integration & Data Enablement

• Build and manage data collection frameworks for real‑time monitoring and historical analysis.
• Support predictive maintenance, process optimization, and AI‑driven insights.
• Maintain documentation for system architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Apply enterprise IT best practices across OT environments (asset management, change control, disaster recovery, etc.).
• Partner with cybersecurity teams on risk assessments, security controls, and incident response.

Communication & Training

• Serve as the liaison between vendors, stakeholders, and technical teams.
• Deliver training to support technology adoption and effective system usage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of technical leadership in manufacturing, industrial automation, or IT/OT integration.
• 10+ years in IT, OT, and/or control systems.
• Experience integrating OT systems with ERP/MES—Plex and Plex A&O (Mach2) strongly preferred.

TRAVEL

• Up to 50% travel to North American plants, including Mexico.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organizational abilities.
• Expertise in IIoT platforms; PTC Kepware highly preferred.
• Understanding of SCADA, PLCs, sensors, industrial protocols, and shop‑floor technologies.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, CMMS/EAM, predictive maintenance, and equipment performance monitoring.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust frameworks and cybersecurity tools (firewalls, NAC, SIEM).
• Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI or Ignition.