OT Network & Systems Integration Engineer (Manufacturing)

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ALTEN Technology USA

Georgetown, Kentucky, United States

On-site

Posted April 24, 2026

Job Description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Overview:

We are seeking an experienced OT Network & Systems Integration Engineer to support manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on industrial networking, system connectivity, and data integration.
This role is primarily network-driven, enabling seamless communication between production equipment, information systems, and enterprise IT infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support industrial network infrastructure across manufacturing environments
Ensure reliable communication between production equipment, control systems, and servers
Work with protocols such as Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, FLnet, and serial communication (RS-232/RS-485)
Collaborate closely with central IT teams on network security, firewall rules, and system access
Support equipment integration with plant systems, including troubleshooting connectivity issues during setup and production
Extract, validate, and report production data using Oracle / SQL Server databases
Enable real-time and historical data flow for reporting, traceability, and operational insights
Assist in resolving network and communication issues on the shop floor
Support system upgrades, installations, and commissioning activities
Provide documentation and ensure compliance with internal IT/OT standards

Required Qualifications:

8+ years of experience in industrial networking, OT systems, or manufacturing IT environments
Strong hands-on experience with:

Industrial networking protocols: Ethernet/IP, TCP/IP, FLnet
Serial communication: RS-232 / RS-485
Database systems: Oracle and/or SQL Server (data extraction, querying, reporting)

Proven experience working in manufacturing / plant-floor environments
Experience coordinating with IT teams on network security and system integration
Strong troubleshooting skills across network, system connectivity, and data flow issues

Preferred (Good to Have):

Basic knowledge of PLC systems (e.g., Siemens, Omron, Toyopuc) – not mandatory
Exposure to equipment integration and automation systems
Familiarity/ knowledge with manufacturing data systems / MES / traceability platforms
Networking certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Associate or similar (not required)

Key Skills:

Industrial / OT Networking
System Integration (Equipment ↔ IT Systems)
Data Extraction & Reporting
Cross-functional collaboration (IT & Manufacturing teams)
Problem-solving in live production environments

Work Environment:

Manufacturing / plant-floor setting
Collaboration with global and cross-functional teams
May require flexibility for production support and system implementations

Summary"

This role is ideal for a network-focused engineer who thrives at the intersection of manufacturing operations and IT systems, ensuring reliable connectivity, secure data flow, and efficient production support. PLC programming is a plus, but not the primary focus.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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