Shop Floor IT/OT Engineer — Digitalize & Optimize Plants

ALTEN Technology USA

Goldsboro (NC)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Shop Floor Application Engineer (IT/OT) to serve as the technical bridge between IT and OT systems on our site in Kinston, NC. You will design, implement, and support connectivity between manufacturing systems and enterprise applications, while helping drive digitalization and cybersecurity alignment across production facilities.

We require a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of manufacturing IT/OT experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, CS, Industrial Technology, or related field.
3+ years' experience supporting manufacturing IT/OT, automation, or industrial systems.
On-site work in Kinston, NC is required.
Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments preferred.
Industrial networking and infrastructure.
Windows Server environments and virtualization.
SCADA, MES, Historian, and manufacturing systems.
PLC and automation technologies.
Cybersecurity principles for industrial control systems.
Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443, NIST, or similar frameworks preferred.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Effective communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support IT/OT connectivity solutions.
Integrate manufacturing systems with ERP, MES, SCADA, Historian, and data analytics platforms.
Support data collection, visualization, and reporting initiatives.
Manage and troubleshoot industrial networks, switches, firewalls, and wireless systems.
Maintain OT infrastructure, including servers, virtual environments, and industrial PCs.
Ensure high availability and reliability of plant systems.
Support manufacturing and automation environments, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, and related systems.
Partner with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
Participate in planned shutdowns, upgrades, and commissioning activities.
Implement and maintain OT cybersecurity controls in accordance with corporate standards and industry frameworks.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and support remediation activities.
Maintain system documentation, asset inventories, and network diagrams.
Support site digitalization and modernization projects.
Develop technical requirements, test plans, and implementation strategies.
Coordinate with vendors, system integrators, and internal stakeholders.