Lead IT/OT Integration Engineer

PeerSource is currently recruiting for a Lead IT/OT Integration Engineer on a Direct Hire basis. This role is based out the northern Cincinnati, OH metro area.

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Summary
The IT/OT Integration Engineer will play a critical role in driving digital transformation and enterprise-wide data integration within an advanced manufacturing environment. This position focuses on developing and expanding IT/OT architecture to connect manufacturing equipment, production systems, and enterprise applications, enabling real-time data visibility and process optimization. The engineer will lead integration initiatives, collaborate across engineering and business teams, and help shape the organization's long-term digital manufacturing strategy.
ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, and implementation of IT/OT integration solutions connecting manufacturing equipment, SCADA platforms, and enterprise applications, including ERP, MES, LIMS, QMS, and CMMS.Expand and optimize existing integration architecture to support enterprise-wide data exchange, manufacturing automation, and digital transformation initiatives.Develop and implement industrial communication and data integration solutions using APIs, middleware, messaging protocols, and enterprise integration technologies.Support the integration of real-time manufacturing, laboratory, and quality data to improve process visibility, traceability, and data-driven decision-making.Collaborate with engineering, IT, operations, quality, and business stakeholders to establish integration requirements and drive cross-functional initiatives.Develop and maintain integration workflows, data mappings, transformation rules, and digital dashboards to ensure data consistency and accessibility across systems.Evaluate and implement technologies that support scalable, secure, and reliable IT/OT infrastructure while maintaining applicable regulatory and data integrity requirements.Troubleshoot complex integration issues, optimize system performance, and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, configurations, and processes.Coordinate external technology vendors and integration partners, overseeing technical deliverables, project timelines, and implementation activities.
Required Skills3-6+ years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing systems integration, IT/OT engineering, or enterprise application integration within a manufacturing environment.Experience with Ignition strongly preferred; comparable industrial integration platforms will be considered (such as Rockwell FactoryTalk or Siemens WinCC).Strong experience with industrial communication protocols, enterprise data transmission, and integration of manufacturing systems across IT/OT networks.Experience integrating SCADA, MES, ERP, LIMS, or similar manufacturing and enterprise applications, with an understanding of industrial data architecture and system interoperability.Hands-on experience with integration technologies such as MQTT, SOAP, REST APIs, XML, JSON, message queuing, and middleware platforms.Strong understanding of cloud versus on-premise architectures, data management, system security, and integration best practices.Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives, influence cross-functional stakeholders, coordinate external partners, and drive complex integration projects.Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electrical/Controls Engineering, or a related technical discipline ideal.Familiarity with Unified Namespace (UNS), data contextualization, pharmaceutical manufacturing, cGMP, or 3D printing technologies is a plus.
Relocation assistance is available! H1 sponsorship is not available.PeerSource is a nationwide technology recruiting firm that prioritizes building strong relationships with the talented professionals we are fortunate to serve. We offer contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire opportunities throughout the US and support W2 as well as independent consultants working on a Corp-to-Corp basis. W2 benefits with PeerSource include health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a matching retirement plan. xzbcwsv Contact us for more details!