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Manufacturing Controls Specialist

Location: 

Dunlap, US, 37327

Date:  Jul 28, 2026
Posting Date:  Fri, 01 05 2026
Job Area:  Operations
Job Level:  Experienced

Role Summary

As an integral member of the Operations and IT Team, this role is dedicated to supporting, maintaining and facilitating secure Operational Technology (OT) systems across MANN+HUMMEL’s manufacturing sites. The Specialist will support, maintain and improve automation processes as well as act as a bridge between traditional IT and Operation environments.  Must be willing to learn to be the primary IT/OT knowledge holder.

Main Tasks

Job Summary

  • Assist in the integration of production equipment into the broader IT/OT infrastructure, ensuring alignment with MANN+HUMMEL Operations and IT standards
  • Design, develop, integrate, maintain and troubleshoot PLC platforms with SCADA (Ignition/WW) and MES (SAPME) integrations
  • Support PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradle, Siemens and maintain backups and program documentation
  • Diagnose and resolve automation, control, and machine performance issues
  • Support communication protocols such as Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, and OPC.
  • Ensure network segmentation and security between IT and OT environments (e.g., using Cisco/Palo Alto solutions)
  • Collaborate with local engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues
  • Deliver support for OT-related incidents, including root cause analysis and long-term resolution planning
  • Support OT-related projects such as system upgrades, migrations, and security initiation
  • Trouble shoot and identify key opportunities to improve system stability, performance, and maintainability
  • Evaluate new features or functions that would improve manufacturing KPIs
  • Pilot improvements regionally before wider adoption
  • Additional duties as assigned

 

Skills

Process Improvement
Lean Methodologies
Innovation Management
Machine Connectivity & Data Security
Product Testing & Validation
Production Planning
Process Development

Your Profile

Education:

  • Degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, or a related field

Experience:

    • Strong experience supporting and developing manufacturing automation systems
    • Hands-on knowledge of SCADA systems (e.g., Siemens WinCC, Rockwell, Schneider) and industrial
    • PLC experience with Allen Bradley and/or Siemens
    • Experience in IT support roles with a focus on OT environments, preferably within Manufacturing
    • 2 years MS SQL Server experience (administration and scripting)
    • Experience supporting or implementing MES systems, preferably SAP ME (Manufacturing Execution).
    • Prior networking experience (will not be programming PLCs)
    • Experience with enterprise network security and segmentation tools (e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto)

     

    Skills

    • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills within a structured, independent work style
    • Excellent communication skills in English; ability to work effectively in cross-functional and multicultural teams


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