OT / Industrial Automation Engineer

Job Title: OT / Industrial Automation Engineer
Job Location: Jefferson City, TN
Job Type: Contract

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and maintain OT systems including PLC and SCADA in a manufacturing environment.
• Perform device integrations with industrial equipment, sensors, and control systems.
• Configure and troubleshoot industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Implement and manage Ignition 8.1 SCADA applications including visualization, alarms, and data collection.
• Integrate field devices and PLCs using Kepware for data acquisition and connectivity.
• Publish and consume plant data using MQTT for IIoT and cloud integrations.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and data processing tools using Python.
• Support industrial networking, including switches, VLANs, and secure plant network architecture.
• Work closely with plant engineers and IT teams to ensure system reliability and cybersecurity compliance.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolution to minimize downtime.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in OT environments (PLC, SCADA)
• Hands-on experience with Ignition 8.1
• Experience with Kepware, MQTT, and device integrations
• Knowledge of industrial protocols and control networks
• Working knowledge of Python for automation and data handling
• Understanding of industry networking concepts

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in manufacturing or process industries
• Knowledge of OT cybersecurity best practices
• Experience integrating OT systems with cloud or enterprise IT platforms