Industrial Automation/Operational Technology Engineer
Abbott
Summary
The Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.
Job description
Overview
The Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.
What You'll Do
- Support and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant Operational Technology (OT) systems, e.g. OSIsoft PI, Ignition, ZPI data servers, Delta V, iFix, FactoryTalk AssetCentre
- Coordinate with IT support team as needed to maintain secured OT infrastructure for manufacturing operation and actively participate in Cyber Security compliance initiatives – disaster recovery, asset security, patching, malware prevention, etc.
- Provide Manufacturing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) architecture support
- Work with Division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery team
- Coordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory compliance
- Maintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data Reporting
- Resolve underlying problems: identify customer/client needs and propose solutions; make alterations in products or services to better meet customer needs
- Provide on call support of plant OT system
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
- 5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience
- 5+ years in a related field and/or industry
- Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must be able to work fully onsite in Columbus, OH
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and Troubleshooting
- Experience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity
- Experience with OSISoft products
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering preferred
- 5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience
- 5+ years in a related field and/or industry
- Must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Must be able to work fully onsite in Columbus, OH
- Experience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and Troubleshooting
- Experience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurity
- Experience with OSISoft products
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Wellness Programs
- Occupational Health Programs
- Paid Vacation
- Personal Days
- Paid Holidays
- Retiree Healthcare Program
- 401(k) Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Debt Program
- Education Benefit
Company overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader with a 135-year legacy of innovation, dedicated to helping people live healthier, fuller lives through life-changing technologies and products. Headquartered in Abbott Park, Illinois, the company operates in more than 160 countries with a workforce of approximately 114,000 professionals. Abbott's diversified portfolio spans four core business segments: medical devices, diagnostics, nutrition products, and branded generic pharmaceuticals. The company is particularly renowned for its groundbreaking medical devices including cardiovascular technologies, diabetes management systems like the FreeStyle Libre continuous glucose monitor, neuromodulation devices for chronic pain, and the AVEIR DR dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. In diagnostics, Abbott has been instrumental in developing critical tests, including the first licensed HIV test in 1985 that helped secure blood supply safety. The company's nutrition division produces leading infant formulas like Similac, while its pharmaceutical business provides quality branded generic medicines. Abbott consistently ranks among Fortune's Most Admired Companies and maintains a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility, making it a trusted partner in advancing global healthcare.