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Engineer, Operational Technology

MP Materials · Fort Worth, TX · 1 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time

Position Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and maintain SCADA/HMI systems, including FactoryTalk View SE/ME, Siemens WinCC, or similar platforms.
  • Support the configuration and ongoing deployment of AVEVA PI (OSIsoft PI) for data collection, asset historian, alarming, and reporting.
  • Implement and maintain Rockwell AssetCentre or similar systems for version control, device management, and audit tracking.
  • Integrate field devices, PLCs, HMIs, and sensors into the OT network, ensuring standardized communication and robust data flow.
  • Develop and maintain secure, segmented industrial network architectures, including VLANs, Layer 2/3 switches, firewalls, and routing strategies.
  • Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to establish OT/IT boundary controls, security protocols, and compliance standards.
  • Participate in system commissioning, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), installation, and startup activities.
  • Provide troubleshooting support for SCADA systems, data historians, and network infrastructure during operational events.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation: network diagrams, data flow schematics, control narratives, and system configuration files.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with Operational Technology systems in a manufacturing or process environment.
  • Proficiency with SCADA/HMI platforms such as FactoryTalk View, WinCC, or similar.
  • Experience with PLC programming and integration (Rockwell, Siemens preferred).
  • Familiarity with AVEVA PI (OSIsoft PI) or similar data historian platforms.
  • Hands-on experience with industrial networking, including VLANs, managed switches, and firewall configurations.
  • Working knowledge of industrial protocols: OPC UA/DA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus.
  • Familiarity with ISA-95, ISA/IEC 62443, or other OT/ICS security standards.

Desired Qualities

  • Experience integrating OT platforms with cloud services, edge devices, or IoT infrastructure.
  • Familiarity with virtualization environments such as VMware, Hyper-V, or Nutanix.
  • Exposure to MES or ERP systems and experience with data flows between systems.
  • Ability to analyze structured datasets and develop dashboards or visualizations for operations and performance tracking.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate solutions clearly to cross-functional teams (from operators to senior management).
  • Solid documentation and organizational skills for maintaining system records and change logs.
  • Advanced user of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Visio.

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