Automation & Operational Technology Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)

Skills

automated equipment
machinery
Operational Technology
Automation
site-based automation
integrity
reliability
security
compliance
manufacturing
utilities
quality control
laboratory
Environmental Monitoring Systems
EMS
Building Automation Systems
BAS
Process Control Systems
PCS
Manufacturing Execution Systems
MES
EBR
Laboratory Information Management Systems
LIMS
validation
supports
CAPEX
OPEX
data integrity
cybersecurity
regulatory
GMP
21 CFR Part 11
Annex 11

Job Details

Automation & Operational Technology (OT) Engineer

Location: Walkersville, MD

Duration: 6 Months+

Description:

Designs automated equipment and machinery used to complete otherwise manual processes and tasks. Implements automated tests designed to evaluate integrity of automated systems. Defines areas where introducing automation could improve production and efficiency. Provides technical support in relation to automated systems when necessary. Writes documentation manuals that detail automated processes and document any changes in existing equipment design or operation. 3-5 Years Experience

The Automation & Operational Technology (OT) Engineer is responsible for delivering technical hands-on support for site-based automation and Operational Technology (OT) systems. This role ensures the integrity, reliability, security, and compliance of OT infrastructure and industrial automation platforms across manufacturing, utilities, quality control, and laboratory environments.

Key systems supported include Environmental Monitoring Systems (EMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Process Control Systems (PCS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES/EBR), and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

The position supports system lifecycle management from design through validation, supports CAPEX/OPEX projects, and plays a role in ensuring data integrity, cybersecurity, and regulatory readiness in alignment with GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, and Annex 11 requirements.

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