Operational Technology (OT) Engineer

Becton Dickinson Medical Devices•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are the makers of possible BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities. We believe that the human element, across our global teams, is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you’ll be supported to learn, grow and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us. Major Responsibilities Acts as technical resource for the manufacturing site and engineering group to support and deliver IT/OT solutions to resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance in the areas of Controls, Automation, Manufacturing Networks, Manufacturing Network Security, and machine connectivity Leads and manages the adoption of Cybersecurity framework and activities to secure OT processes across the manufacturing site that includes technologies, assets, people, and Smart Factory implementations working as liaison between OT Center of Excellence and plant operations Understands Data Highway communications and protocols: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, MT Connect standards, OPC-UA standards, Firewall rule development & troubleshooting, Windows based PC applications, industrial networks, TCP/IP/IoT connectivity, Edge Devices, Cloud Connectivity, Data Analytics, and how to effectively apply these technologies to manufacturing environments Actively collaborates as a team member in a high-performance multi-functional work team environment, including plant and regional manufacturing technical resources, engineering, IT, Quality and regulatory Actively supports and drives IT/OT and cybersecurity standards adoption and implementation across the manufacturing site

Requirements

Ability to speak and communicate fluently in the English language and basic Spanish.
Ability to establish and maintain strong, effective team relationships with multiple organizational levels across manufacturing sites and corporations
Strong written and verbal communication, including documentation standards, adept at articulating priorities, and speaking to collaborators at all levels in the organization.
Ability to consistently meet deadlines and see projects through completion
Strong project management skills include creating and following project schedules, tracking project budgets and effectively communicating project updates.
Bachelor of Science degree and 5 years related experience in OT systems development/projects. (Preference in Computer Science, Networking or Software related)
Working knowledge of OT systems, PLCs, vision systems, motion controls, operator interface panels, power distribution, electrical control components, safety systems and hardware/software implementation, ability to generalize manufacturing technology and solutions and competently communicate complex solutions to leadership.
Experience working with third party vendors and system integrators, specifying hardware and software for controls and automation projects, Factory and Site acceptance tests, and project management
Experience with network layouts, servers, switches, fire walls configurations and hardware/software specifications are critical
Knowledge of cybersecurity controls and its applicability in OT systems.

Responsibilities

Acts as technical resource for the manufacturing site and engineering group to support and deliver IT/OT solutions to resolve manufacturing issues and improve operational performance in the areas of Controls, Automation, Manufacturing Networks, Manufacturing Network Security, and machine connectivity
Leads and manages the adoption of Cybersecurity framework and activities to secure OT processes across the manufacturing site that includes technologies, assets, people, and Smart Factory implementations working as liaison between OT Center of Excellence and plant operations
Understands Data Highway communications and protocols: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), SCADA systems, MT Connect standards, OPC-UA standards, Firewall rule development & troubleshooting, Windows based PC applications, industrial networks, TCP/IP/IoT connectivity, Edge Devices, Cloud Connectivity, Data Analytics, and how to effectively apply these technologies to manufacturing environments
Actively collaborates as a team member in a high-performance multi-functional work team environment, including plant and regional manufacturing technical resources, engineering, IT, Quality and regulatory
Actively supports and drives IT/OT and cybersecurity standards adoption and implementation across the manufacturing site
Provide first class technical support to the manufacturing enterprise, supporting plant operations and personnel to ensure a safety-first environment that delivers value to our enterprise and the highest quality products to our customers
Develops, plans, and implements technical solutions including equipment bills of materials, scope of work, estimates, participate in proposal review, and provide timely status updates
Provide leadership in knowledge transfer and implementation of approved standards and practices for OT systems, including network implementation, PLC’s, HMIs, SCADA systems, Robotics, Cobots, field devices, Cybersecurity controls and IT systems
Lead OT improvement projects delivering sustainable solutions in collaboration with plant technical peers
Facilitate and support new technology assessment, Proof of Concepts, Pilots, and Expansion Plans collaborating with Engineering, IT, Information Security, Operations, R&D and Vendors
Provide production support and maintenance for enterprise systems including Environmental Health & Safety, OEE and Plant Key Performance Metrics, Process Controls and Automation, reporting and analytics systems for Operations, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and others as directed
Collaborate with Information Technology and Information Security teams to get the desired outcome for the sites and the overall program
Assist engineering team in developing User Requirements Specification (URS) documentation specifying OT/IT requirements for new equipment purchases