OT/Controls Systems Engineer
$110,000–$125,000 year
On-site · Glendale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
OT/Controls Systems Engineer needed for on-site role in Glendale, AZ, focusing 50/50 on plant-floor OT systems and IT/OT infrastructure and integration. Responsibilities include monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting OT and IT systems (MES, OEE, PLC/SCADA/HMI), providing Tier 2 technical support to automation teams, and leading small-to-mid-scale projects from planning to execution with preventive monitoring to preempt issues. Collaborates with OT team, plant leadership, and operations to translate complex technical matters for non-technical stakeholders. Requirements include 2–7 years in OT/controls/IT in manufacturing, hands-on PLC/SCADA/HMI experience (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition or equivalents), independent incident and project management, and strong communication across levels. Preferred: experience in food & beverage/CPG manufacturing, systems integration, IT/OT platforms (Palo Alto, VMware, Cisco, MES/OEE), and OT cybersecurity fundamentals. Relocation assistance available for candidates outside the greater Phoenix area.
Required Qualifications
- 2–7 years in OT, controls, or IT within a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience with PLC, SCADA, or HMI systems (Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition, or equivalent)
- Working knowledge of manufacturing automation or plant-floor control systems
- Proven ability to independently manage incidents and projects end to end
- Clear communicator with non-technical stakeholders at all levels
- Comfortable in a high-variability environment where operational needs drive priorities
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