
Operational Technology Engineer
Sentinel Technologies
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Location Type: Office
Location: Bensenville • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Introduce, integrate, and deploy new technology solutions within the manufacturing facility
- Identify opportunities to enhance automation, efficiency, and digital transformation across production operations
- Partner with Production, Inventory, Engineering, Maintenance, IT, Quality, and other functional groups to understand operational needs
- Conduct regular maintenance and troubleshooting on OT systems to minimize production downtime
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize and integrate OT systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and automation technologies
- Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and operating system issues
- Evaluate, propose, and support technology solutions in coordination with technology and maintenance teams
- Document system configurations, procedures, and technical workflows
- Lead and support end‑to‑end IT/OT implementation and ongoing management
- Ensure OT systems integrate effectively with the corporate IT network
- Participate in future capital and technology projects to ensure planning aligns with OT requirements
- Stay current on emerging technologies related to Industrial IoT, OT cybersecurity, automation, and data standardization
- Perform related duties and project work as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or related discipline
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical users and stakeholders
- Quick learner with strong problem‑solving and analytical abilities
- Ability to troubleshoot industrial control systems and automation technology
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Modbus, Profibus, OPC UA)
- Knowledge of Siemens S7 and TIA Portal, as well as Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000/FactoryTalk
- Understanding of IT/OT technologies, automation, and data acquisition concepts
- Basic project management capabilities (planning, budgeting, scheduling, progress tracking, risk management)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices within manufacturing environments
- Working knowledge of PLC programming, HMI, and SCADA systems
- Understanding of wiring diagrams, industrial controls, and electrical basics
- Experience working with network switches
- CCNA certification preferred
- Experience with Linux, PowerShell, and SQL is a plus
- Must demonstrate a “can-do” attitude
- Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
Benefits
- competitive pay
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401K and more
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
automation technologyindustrial control systemsPLC programmingHMISCADA systemsLinuxPowerShellSQLindustrial communication protocolsdata acquisition concepts
Soft Skills
strong problem-solving abilitiesanalytical abilitiesstrong English communication skillsability to explain technical conceptsquick learnercan-do attitude
Certifications
CCNA certification