Sr Automation OT Engineer

Dallas, Texas

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Our Company

We’re Hitachi Digital Services, a global digital solutions and transformation business with a bold vision of our world’s potential. We’re people-centric and here to power good. Every day, we future-proof urban spaces, conserve natural resources, protect rainforests, and save lives. This is a world where innovation, technology, and deep expertise come together to take our company and customers from what’s now to what’s next. We make it happen through the power of acceleration.
Imagine the sheer breadth of talent it takes to bring a better tomorrow closer to today. We don’t expect you to ‘fit’ every requirement – your life experience, character, perspective, and passion for achieving great things in the world are equally as important to us.

The Team
We’re a leader in cutting-edge innovation, the transformative power of cloud technology, and converged and hyperconverged solutions. Our mission is to empower clients to securely store, manage, and modernize their digital core, unlocking valuable insights and driving data-driven value.
This strong, diverse, and collaborative group of technology professionals collaborate with teams to support our customers as they store, enrich, activate, and monetize their data, brining value to every line of their business.
The Role: Sr Automation OT Engineer
We are looking for a senior-level engineer who wants to be challenged to come up with innovative solutions and lead the solutions allowing our customers to be freed up to focus on what they do best. As a consultant, you will work with a variety of technologies depending on what the client’s needs are. Here are some of the technologies and responsibilities that you may encounter
: Responsibilities:
• Develop & deploying a custom-built software application that will help the company to meet Industry 4.0 standards.
• As Operational Technology Engineer, advising manufacturing customer on Industry 4.0 modernization efforts for a large manufacturing company.
• Assess current manufacturing operational technology systems and processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, IT, and production to design, deploy, and maintain operational technology systems.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on troubleshooting and resolving issues related to manufacturing operational technology systems.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to manufacturing operations and recommend innovative solutions to enhance competitiveness.
• Develop and deliver training programs to educate manufacturing personnel on the use and maintenance of operational technology systems.
Qualifications:
 Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
 10 + years of experience in manufacturing operations with a focus on operational technology systems.
 In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, automation systems, SCADA, PLCs, MES, and other operational technology solutions.
 Proven skills Rockwell ControlLogix/ CompactLogix/ MicroLogix, Ignition SCADA/ FactoryTalk View/ Viewpoint HMI, Ladder Logic.
 Program and install PLCs including Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and MicroLogix.
 Program and install HMIs / SCADA systems including Allen-Bradley PanelView ME / SE, Wonderware InTouch, and Wonderware ArchestrA.
 Work with networking components such as Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, or DeviceNet.
 Responsible for automation and controls system design, specifications, programming, simulation, testing, as well as start-up assistance.
 Assist in developing a functional description of the automation solution such as the control scheme, alarms, HMI, reports, and others.
 Assist in various project management / coordination tasks such as managing project schedules and budgets, developing scope of work, and providing technical leadership.
 Calibrate, troubleshoot, test, repair, and improve sensing, measurements, and actuation devices.
 Assist in defining the data structure layout and data flow model.
 Provide detailed documentation to clients on systems designs and programming.
 Perform other duties or work with other technologies as necessary.
 IT development skills like SQL, C# .Net/ .Net Core
 Proven track record of successfully leading operational technology projects from conception to implementation.
 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
 Experience with project management methodologies and tools.
 Ability to travel occasionally as needed.

What you’ll bring
Proven expertise in your area by virtue of which you can contribute to growth of practice. Subject matter expert who can increase the competency in said technology and act as mentor to other team members.
Be at the forefront of the exiting journey Hitachi Digital Solutions has undertaken and contribute immensely through your consulting skills for internal as well as external customers.
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are integral to our culture and identity. Diverse thinking, a commitment to allyship, and a culture of empowerment help us achieve powerful results. We want you to be you, with all the ideas, lived experience, and fresh perspective that brings. We support your uniqueness and encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.
How we look after you
We help take care of your today and tomorrow with industry-leading benefits, support, and services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing. We’re also champions of life balance and offer flexible arrangements that work for you (role and location dependent). We’re always looking for new ways of working that bring out our best, which leads to unexpected ideas. So here, you’ll experience a sense of belonging, and discover autonomy, freedom, and ownership as you work alongside talented people you enjoy sharing knowledge with.

About us
We’re a global, team of innovators. Together, we harness engineering excellence and passion to co-create meaningful solutions to complex challenges. We turn organizations into data-driven leaders that can make a positive impact on their industries and society. If you believe that innovation can bring a better tomorrow closer to today, this is the place for you.
We’re proud to say we’re an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, age, disability status or any other protected characteristic. Should you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know so that we can do our best to set you up for success.