Automotive, Manufacturing, Industrial Filtration, Engineering

Manufacturing Controls Specialist

Dunlap, INOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

OT systems
automation processes
production equipment
IT/OT infrastructure
PLC platforms
SCADA
MES
Allen-Bradley
Siemens
Ethernet/IP

Nice to have

Process Improvement
Lean Methodologies
Innovation Management
Product Testing & Validation
Production Planning
Process Development

Role summary

This role supports, maintains, and facilitates secure Operational Technology (OT) systems across MANN+HUMMEL’s manufacturing sites as part of the Operations and IT Team. The Specialist will support, maintain, and improve automation processes, acting as a liaison between IT and Operations. Key responsibilities include integrating production equipment, designing and troubleshooting PLC platforms with SCADA and MES integrations, supporting communication protocols, ensuring network security between IT and OT environments, and resolving technical issues. The role also involves supporting OT projects, improving system stability and performance, and evaluating new features to enhance manufacturing KPIs.

Role Summary

As an integral member of the Operations and IT Team, this role is dedicated to supporting, maintaining and facilitating secure Operational Technology (OT) systems across MANN+HUMMEL’s manufacturing sites. The Specialist will support, maintain and improve automation processes as well as act as a bridge between traditional IT and Operation environments. Must be willing to learn to be the primary IT/OT knowledge holder.

Main Tasks

Job Summary

Assist in the integration of production equipment into the broader IT/OT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with MANN+HUMMEL Operations and IT standards
Design, develop, integrate, maintain and troubleshoot PLC platforms with SCADA (Ignition/WW) and MES (SAPME) integrations
Support PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradle, Siemens and maintain backups and program documentation
Diagnose and resolve automation, control, and machine performance issues
Support communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC.
Ensure network segmentation and security between IT and OT environments (e.g., using Cisco/Palo Alto solutions)
Collaborate with local engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues
Deliver support for OT-related incidents, including root cause analysis and long-term resolution planning
Support OT-related projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and security initiation
Trouble shoot and identify key opportunities to improve system stability, performance, and maintainability
Evaluate new features or functions that would improve manufacturing KPIs
Pilot improvements regionally before wider adoption
Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Process ImprovementLean MethodologiesInnovation ManagementMachine Connectivity & Data SecurityProduct Testing & ValidationProduction PlanningProcess Development

Your Profile

Education:

Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, or a related field

Experience:

- Strong experience supporting and developing manufacturing automation systems
- Hands-on knowledge of SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens WinCC, Rockwell, Schneider) and industrial
- PLC experience with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens
- Experience in IT support roles with a focus on OT environments, preferably within Manufacturing
- 2 years MS SQL Server experience (administration and scripting)
- Experience supporting or implementing MES systems, preferably SAP ME (Manufacturing Execution).
- Prior networking experience (will not be programming PLCs)
- Experience with enterprise network security and segmentation tools (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto)
Skills
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills within a structured, independent work style
- Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams

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