Industrial Technology Engineer

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That’s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that’s carried us for more than 65 years – a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Industrial Technology Engineer serves as a liaison and technical resource for the implementation, integration, and maintenance of technology systems that connect Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments. This role provides hands-on support for shop floor systems, assists in deploying technology solutions, and helps ensure secure and reliable communication between enterprise and industrial systems. The Industrial Technology Engineer, working closely with cross-functional teams, plays a key role in daily operations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of manufacturing systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Primary point of contact for regarding IT and OT needs, translating business objectives into technology roadmaps and actionable plans.
• Assist in the implementation and support of IT and OT systems to ensure alignment with organization goals, operational requirements and cybersecurity standards.
• Help maintain connectivity between plant floor equipment and enterprise systems, ensuring secure and reliable data flow.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis for IT/OT system issues in collaboration with operations and IT.
• Work with the network and infrastructure teams to support system integration, patching, and configuration of devices such as switches, routers, and firewalls to ensure compliance and optimal performance.
• Lead change initiatives related to IT/OT systems, ensuring effective communications with plant team members.
• Support the installation and configuration of SCADA, MES, edge computing and HMI systems.
• Assist in deploying updates, upgrades, and patches to OT and IT systems in accordance with cybersecurity and compliance requirements.
• Document and maintain system configurations, processes, network diagrams, and asset OT asset management inventory.
• Recommend enhancements to existing systems, processes and standards in support of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Respond to support requests, including off-hours or critical downtime incidents, as needed.
• Participate in cybersecurity audits, system scans, and data backups to maintain system integrity.
• Collaborate cross functionally to evaluate, prioritize, and implement technology solutions to improve reliability, performance, and usability of shop floor systems.
• Support compliance with relevant safety, cybersecurity, and industry regulations. (e.g., IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-53), coordinating with IT on overlapping requirements.
• Participate in external industry forums, benchmarking groups, or standards bodies to stay informed on emerging trends and bring back insights to the organization.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide hands-on support for critical incident response, including major system outages, cybersecurity events or operational disruptions impacting IT/OT systems, including after hours support.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams during system rollouts, upgrades, and plant expansions.
• Assist with vendor support coordination for hardware and software installations or issues.
• Provide training and technical support to plant personnel on IT/OT tools and systems.
• Support labeling systems, handheld scanners, and RF devices used in manufacturing.
• Ability to climb, use a scissor lift and lift 50 lbs.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor degree in information technology, industrial automation, engineering, computer science, or another related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of functional experience supporting information or operational technology, systems engineering, or other equivalent experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environment, if degreed. Minimum of 4 years of functional experience supporting information or operational technology, systems engineering, or other equivalent experience in a manufacturing, warehousing, or industrial environment, if non-degreed.

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of SCADA, MES, or HMI systems.
• In depth knowledge of industrial networks and protocols (Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Basic understanding of the Purdue Model for Industrial Control Systems (ANSI/ISA95 or IEC62264).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Foundational understanding of database management (SQL/NoSQL/Oracle).
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python).
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles for industrial networks.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software issues methodically.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical execution.
• Good communication, stakeholder engagement and teamwork skills.
• Certification in ComptTIA A+ or Security+, ITIL.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience leading digital transformation or Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards in manufacturing operations (e.g., OSHA, ISO, NIST frameworks).
• Experience with Cloud Computing and Virtualizations (Azure, AWS, Oracle).
• Familiarity with Zebra RF devices and label printers.
• Experience with Robotics.
• Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, or Rockwell Automation.
• Certification in project management, CSSP, GICSP, ISA-95/IEC 62443, CISSP, CICP, ISC410, ICS515, or related frameworks is a plus.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work on-site in a manufacturing environment.
• Must demonstrate adaptability and responsiveness to off-schedule requests or emergencies in support of business-critical functions.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to remote locations.
• Ability to occasionally bend, squat, climb, or access control panels and equipment.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule.