OT Systems Engineer

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

As the OT Systems Engineer you are responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, and security of Merit’s industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology infrastructure. Including but not limited to networking, servers, hardware, firmware, software and cybersecurity. Ensuring smooth operation of critical processes while prioritizing cybersecurity measures and compliance with industry standards; this role involves installing, configuring, monitoring, troubleshooting, and updating OT systems. Often working closely with operations teams to identify and resolve issues affecting production efficiency. Leveraging superior interpersonal skills to strengthen relationships with multiple departments and global sites. Clearly document flows and system dependencies of Merit’s OT/IoT environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Establishing/maintaining a strong partnership with multiple departments.

• Partnering together to install, configure, and maintain OT/IoT hardware and software, including PLCs, SCADA systems, sensors, and edge devices.

• Partnering to ensuring that we have proper monitoring, identify and resolve issues related to device connectivity, data integrity, and system malfunctions.

• Manage user access controls and permissions for OT/IoT systems.

• Automate regular backups and disaster recovery procedures for critical OT/IoT data.

• Work closely with InfoSec to implement robust security measures to protect OT/IoT networks from cyber threats, including network segmentation, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection/prevention systems.

• Monitor for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents within the OT/IoT environment.

• Regularly perform patch management reviews and firmware updates for OT/IoT devices.

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot connectivity issues.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data from OT/IoT systems to identify trends, optimize operations, and provide insights to stakeholders.

• Generate reports on system health, performance metrics, and security incidents.

• Work closely with operations teams, MIS, and vendors to ensure seamless integration of OT/IoT systems with other enterprise systems.

• Provide technical support for troubleshooting OT/IoT related issues.

• Stay updated on emerging OT/IoT technologies and industry best practices

• Work with multiple departments and locations, continually updating our documentation of our OT/IoT solutions

• Work on projects to implement new OT/IoT solutions as requested by the business

• Communicating with the operations teams, ensuring that we are enabling them to complete their projects and objectives, following best practices

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs as needed.

• Sitting

• Standing

• Bending

• Walking

• Color perception

• Depth Perception

• Reading

• Hearing

• Fine motor skills

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors Degree in MIS\engineering field

10 years of industry experience

Industry certifications (IoT Fundamentals, PLC, CCNA, MCSE, CompTIA Security+, etc)

Experience with ICS architectures

5 years’ experience with SCADA

5 years’ experience with PLCs

Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation tasks

Experience setting new policies and procedures and implementing them

Understanding of manufacturing process controls

Troubleshooting and root cause analysis

Ability to travel internationally

Organizational skills

Must be available to work some weekends or after hours as needed

Excellent communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Solid understanding of manufacturing process controls

Industry certifications (IoT Fundamentals, PLC, CCNA, MCSE, CompTIA Security+, etc)

COMPETENCIES

• Organization

• Written and verbal communication

• Crisis resolution

• Project planning

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

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