Role & seniority: OT & Automation Engineer; mid-level manufacturing-focused role reporting to Regional Digitalization and Automation Lead.

Stack/tools: MES; QMS, PLCs, SCADA, Data Historians, CMMS, computer vision; OT programming (Python, JavaScript, C#); SQL (queries, stored procedures); OT integration (OPC, MQTT); REST APIs; OPC servers/data tags; cloud-based data analytics/reports.

Top 3 responsibilities

Drive MES topics regionally and translate manufacturing requirements into projects to improve MES and digital manufacturing.
Lead workshops with sites and stakeholders to document complex manufacturing requirements.
Develop, deploy, and support manufacturing systems and OT integrations (including QMS, PLCs, SCADA, data historians, OT-ERP interfaces).
Must-have skills: Bachelor’s in engineering/computer science/Industrial Technology; 3–5 years in manufacturing supporting operations technology; project management (requirements, budgets, timelines); strong OT programming (Python/JS/C#); SQL and complex queries; OT standards (OPC, MQTT); REST API integrations.
Nice-to-haves: Cloud data analytics/reporting; experience with data tagging and OPC servers; experience in OT-to-enterprise integrations; experience with vision or data-driven manufacturing improvements.
Location & work type: Elgin, Illinois; travel up to 10%; hybrid working policy.

Full Description

Join HARTING! A leader in connectivity products and custom solutions….. We are seeking an OT & Automatin Engineer (based in Elgin, Illinois) to partner with global and regional counterparts on the implementation of new digital solutions in the field of IIOT/SC/OT. Reporting to the Regional Digitalization and Automation Lead, join our team as we further digitalize our manufacturing facility. The Digital Manufacturing Engineer will drive MES topics in the region and have a background in manufacturing operations to translate requirements into projects to improve the Manufacturing Execution System. HARTING aims to be a trusted advisor to HARTING customers and positions itself as the go-to source expert for industrial connectivity solutions. We partner directly with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Distribution partners for standard product, designed-in value-added products, and Product Development initiatives.

To succeed in this role, you will be highly driven to

Experience managing technical projects; including requirements, budgets, timelines, and changes.
Proven track record of utilizing technology to drive manufacturing improvements, with knowledge of manufacturing processes such as planning, execution, logistics, and reporting
Ability to lead workshops with sites and key stakeholders to understand and document complex manufacturing requirements
Experience developing, deploying, and supporting manufacturing systems; specifically, MES. Includes others such as QMS, PLCs, SCADA, Data Historians, CMMS, and computer vision
Expertise with common OT programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, C# and/or others
Experience working with SQL databases, writing complex queries, stored procs, functions, and triggers
Experience in OT integration technologies and standards including OPC and/or MQTT
Experience design and developing cloud-based data analytics and reports
Experience working with OPC servers and data tags
Experience integrating OT systems with enterprise solutions using REST API and similar
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel up to 10%

Requirements

Skills and experience to thrive in this role

Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or Industrial Technology
3- 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience supporting operations technology

Benefits

HARTING USA offers an attractive total compensation package and employee benefits, including

Compensation

HARTING's Total Compensation Structure includes a Base Salary and Bonus Percentage.

Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location) This role is eligible for a 5% discretionary annual bonus.