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Join a highly visible global engineering team responsible for connecting advanced manufacturing equipment, industrial control systems, and enterprise technologies across multiple international sites. This role is ideal for experienced OT, automation, controls, industrial networking, and manufacturing systems professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of PLCs, SCADA, industrial data platforms, cybersecurity, and digital manufacturing.
As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and integration of next-generation Operational Technology solutions, helping build secure, scalable, and connected manufacturing environments. You'll partner with Controls Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to solve complex technical challenges, lead global initiatives, and implement technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, industrial networks, data historians, MES, and cloud-connected manufacturing systems. This position offers the opportunity to influence OT strategy, establish global standards, work with cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies, and make a significant impact on manufacturing performance in a highly regulated, world-class manufacturing environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sr. Staff OT Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, integration, and lifecycle support of Operational Technology systems used in automated manufacturing. This role requires a strong foundation in traditional industrial controls, including PLCs, HMIs, industrial communications, and automated equipment, combined with practical experience supporting distributed OT systems and the infrastructure on which they depend. The team and this role has responsibilities globally including in USA, Malaysia and Costa Rica.
The engineer will work across machine controls, plant-floor systems, industrial networks, servers, databases, data platforms, and manufacturing applications. The role will serve as a technical bridge among Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on OT engineer who can understand equipment behavior at the PLC and control-system level while also troubleshooting and improving the broader systems that connect, monitor, secure, and support manufacturing operations (databases, supervisory systems, industrial automation software, etc.). The engineer will lead cross-functional projects, establish technical standards, support global manufacturing initiatives, and help deliver OT solutions that are reliable, scalable, secure, maintainable, documented, and appropriately validated.
The Acton MA site is a global business headquarters and product-development site where commercial and business functions, manufacturing, and technical disciplines are co-located. This environment offers broad opportunities to build experience across functions and technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for the design, integration, implementation, and lifecycle support of manufacturing OT systems, including HMI and SCADA platforms, industrial networks, data-collection and application servers, databases, and interfaces between manufacturing equipment and plant or enterprise applications.
- Integrate manufacturing equipment into the broader OT environment. Apply working knowledge of PLCs, equipment controls, industrial communications, and machine-level data to define interface requirements and coordinate with controls engineers, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
- Develop and maintain OT system architectures, network diagrams, data-flow diagrams, interface definitions, functional specifications, user requirements, design standards, and supporting engineering documentation.
- Establish standardized and reusable interfaces between manufacturing equipment and higher-level systems, including historians, MES, databases, and other manufacturing applications.
- Design and support industrial data architectures and integrations using technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, SQL databases, historians, APIs, and managed file transfer.
- Collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity teams to design and support OT networks and infrastructure, including segmentation, switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, servers, virtualization, identity management, backup, patching, monitoring, and recovery.
- Diagnose complex issues spanning equipment controls, communications, infrastructure, software, data flows, and manufacturing applications. Coordinate resolution across Controls Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and system integrators.
- Support the installation, integration, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational turnover of manufacturing equipment and OT systems, with emphasis on connectivity, data integration, infrastructure readiness, and long-term supportability.
- Establish and support configuration management, version control, backup, disaster recovery, and change-management practices for OT systems. Coordinate with controls engineers on corresponding practices for equipment-level applications.
- Partner with Quality and Validation teams to apply appropriate lifecycle controls for regulated manufacturing systems, including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Computer System Validation, Computer Software Assurance, and risk-based change control.
- Lead technology evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, standards development, and continuous-improvement initiatives that improve the consistency, interoperability, reliability, and maintainability of OT systems across global manufacturing sites.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering, maintenance, and other OT stakeholders, and contribute to OT technology roadmaps, platform strategies, lifecycle planning, and obsolescence management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Ten or more years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, OT systems, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Significant hands-on experience developing, commissioning, maintaining, or troubleshooting automation and OT systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with industrial automation software, communication gateways, data ops, and distributed software architectures.
- Working knowledge of PLC-based equipment controls, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial communications, and machine-level data. The role does not require extensive PLC or motion-control programming, but the candidate must be able to understand equipment behavior and collaborate effectively with controls engineers and equipment suppliers.
- Experience connecting manufacturing equipment to plant-level or enterprise-level systems such as SCADA, historians, MES, databases, or industrial data platforms.
- Experience supporting distributed OT applications, communication gateways, industrial data flows, or other software-based systems that collect, contextualize, transport, or consume manufacturing data.
- Working knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, VLANs, TCP/IP, firewalls, and common industrial communication protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues across equipment controls, communications, networking, software, infrastructure, data flows, and manufacturing applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and work effectively with Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, and system integrators.
- Strong project leadership, organizational, technical-writing, and stakeholder-communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical requirements across controls, OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, manufacturing, quality, and external supplier teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical direction when systems and responsibilities cross organizational boundaries.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Experience with industrial PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms, preferably Rockwell Automation platforms such as Studio 5000 / Logix and FactoryTalk View ME.
- Experience with industrial communication gateways, edge-computing platforms, MQTT infrastructure, or Industrial DataOps platforms such as Litmus, HighByte, HiveMQ, or comparable technologies.
- Strong understanding of industrial protocols and technologies such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT.
- Experience with industrial data modeling, ISA-95 concepts, Unified Namespace architecture, historians, SQL databases, and manufacturing data integration.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, DNS, certificates, service accounts, storage, backup systems, and other infrastructure supporting OT applications.
- Experience with industrial network architecture, managed industrial switches, VLAN segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access, and OT demilitarized-zone architectures.
- Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, SQL, Visual Basic, or similar technologies used for system integration, testing, administration, or data analysis.
- Experience with version-control, asset-management, or centralized backup platforms for industrial automation systems.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of GxP practices, 21 CFR Part 11, Computer System Validation, Computer Software Assurance, data integrity, and risk-based change control.
- Strong project leadership, organizational, technical-writing, and stakeholder-communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical requirements among controls engineers, IT infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, manufacturing stakeholders, quality representatives, and external suppliers.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical direction when system ownership or responsibilities cross organizational boundaries.
Physical Requirements:
The successful candidate will be expected to travel domestically and internationally to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, system integrators, installations, commissioning, and project activities. Anticipated travel is approximately 10% to 20%.
NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $141,600.00 - $212,400.00.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- And additional employee wellness programs
APPLICATION DETAILS:
This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online.
Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education. Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
( Know Your Rights )
JOB SUMMARY
Join a highly visible global engineering team responsible for connecting advanced manufacturing equipment, industrial control systems, and enterprise technologies across multiple international sites. This role is ideal for experienced OT, automation, controls, industrial networking, and manufacturing systems professionals who enjoy working at the intersection of PLCs, SCADA, industrial data platforms, cybersecurity, and digital manufacturing.
As a technical leader, you'll drive the design and integration of next-generation Operational Technology solutions, helping build secure, scalable, and connected manufacturing environments. You'll partner with Controls Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to solve complex technical challenges, lead global initiatives, and implement technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, industrial networks, data historians, MES, and cloud-connected manufacturing systems. This position offers the opportunity to influence OT strategy, establish global standards, work with cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technologies, and make a significant impact on manufacturing performance in a highly regulated, world-class manufacturing environment.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Sr. Staff OT Systems Engineer will provide technical leadership for the design, implementation, integration, and lifecycle support of Operational Technology systems used in automated manufacturing. This role requires a strong foundation in traditional industrial controls, including PLCs, HMIs, industrial communications, and automated equipment, combined with practical experience supporting distributed OT systems and the infrastructure on which they depend. The team and this role has responsibilities globally including in USA, Malaysia and Costa Rica.
The engineer will work across machine controls, plant-floor systems, industrial networks, servers, databases, data platforms, and manufacturing applications. The role will serve as a technical bridge among Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
The successful candidate will be a hands-on OT engineer who can understand equipment behavior at the PLC and control-system level while also troubleshooting and improving the broader systems that connect, monitor, secure, and support manufacturing operations (databases, supervisory systems, industrial automation software, etc.). The engineer will lead cross-functional projects, establish technical standards, support global manufacturing initiatives, and help deliver OT solutions that are reliable, scalable, secure, maintainable, documented, and appropriately validated.
The Acton MA site is a global business headquarters and product-development site where commercial and business functions, manufacturing, and technical disciplines are co-located. This environment offers broad opportunities to build experience across functions and technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership for the design, integration, implementation, and lifecycle support of manufacturing OT systems, including HMI and SCADA platforms, industrial networks, data-collection and application servers, databases, and interfaces between manufacturing equipment and plant or enterprise applications.
- Integrate manufacturing equipment into the broader OT environment. Apply working knowledge of PLCs, equipment controls, industrial communications, and machine-level data to define interface requirements and coordinate with controls engineers, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
- Develop and maintain OT system architectures, network diagrams, data-flow diagrams, interface definitions, functional specifications, user requirements, design standards, and supporting engineering documentation.
- Establish standardized and reusable interfaces between manufacturing equipment and higher-level systems, including historians, MES, databases, and other manufacturing applications.
- Design and support industrial data architectures and integrations using technologies such as OPC UA, MQTT, SQL databases, historians, APIs, and managed file transfer.
- Collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity teams to design and support OT networks and infrastructure, including segmentation, switching, routing, firewalls, remote access, servers, virtualization, identity management, backup, patching, monitoring, and recovery.
- Diagnose complex issues spanning equipment controls, communications, infrastructure, software, data flows, and manufacturing applications. Coordinate resolution across Controls Engineering, IT, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers, and system integrators.
- Support the installation, integration, commissioning, qualification, startup, and operational turnover of manufacturing equipment and OT systems, with emphasis on connectivity, data integration, infrastructure readiness, and long-term supportability.
- Establish and support configuration management, version control, backup, disaster recovery, and change-management practices for OT systems. Coordinate with controls engineers on corresponding practices for equipment-level applications.
- Partner with Quality and Validation teams to apply appropriate lifecycle controls for regulated manufacturing systems, including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, Computer System Validation, Computer Software Assurance, and risk-based change control.
- Lead technology evaluations, proof-of-concept activities, standards development, and continuous-improvement initiatives that improve the consistency, interoperability, reliability, and maintainability of OT systems across global manufacturing sites.
- Provide technical guidance to engineering, maintenance, and other OT stakeholders, and contribute to OT technology roadmaps, platform strategies, lifecycle planning, and obsolescence management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- Ten or more years of experience in industrial automation, controls engineering, OT systems, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
- Significant hands-on experience developing, commissioning, maintaining, or troubleshooting automation and OT systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience with industrial automation software, communication gateways, data ops, and distributed software architectures.
- Working knowledge of PLC-based equipment controls, HMI and SCADA systems, industrial communications, and machine-level data. The role does not require extensive PLC or motion-control programming, but the candidate must be able to understand equipment behavior and collaborate effectively with controls engineers and equipment suppliers.
- Experience connecting manufacturing equipment to plant-level or enterprise-level systems such as SCADA, historians, MES, databases, or industrial data platforms.
- Experience supporting distributed OT applications, communication gateways, industrial data flows, or other software-based systems that collect, contextualize, transport, or consume manufacturing data.
- Working knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks, managed switches, VLANs, TCP/IP, firewalls, and common industrial communication protocols.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues across equipment controls, communications, networking, software, infrastructure, data flows, and manufacturing applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives and work effectively with Controls Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Cybersecurity, Quality, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, and system integrators.
- Strong project leadership, organizational, technical-writing, and stakeholder-communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical requirements across controls, OT infrastructure, cybersecurity, manufacturing, quality, and external supplier teams.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical direction when systems and responsibilities cross organizational boundaries.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Experience with industrial PLC, HMI, and SCADA platforms, preferably Rockwell Automation platforms such as Studio 5000 / Logix and FactoryTalk View ME.
- Experience with industrial communication gateways, edge-computing platforms, MQTT infrastructure, or Industrial DataOps platforms such as Litmus, HighByte, HiveMQ, or comparable technologies.
- Strong understanding of industrial protocols and technologies such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, OPC UA, MQTT.
- Experience with industrial data modeling, ISA-95 concepts, Unified Namespace architecture, historians, SQL databases, and manufacturing data integration.
- Working knowledge of Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, DNS, certificates, service accounts, storage, backup systems, and other infrastructure supporting OT applications.
- Experience with industrial network architecture, managed industrial switches, VLAN segmentation, firewalls, secure remote access, and OT demilitarized-zone architectures.
- Experience with scripting or programming languages such as Python, PowerShell, SQL, Visual Basic, or similar technologies used for system integration, testing, administration, or data analysis.
- Experience with version-control, asset-management, or centralized backup platforms for industrial automation systems.
- Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of GxP practices, 21 CFR Part 11, Computer System Validation, Computer Software Assurance, data integrity, and risk-based change control.
- Strong project leadership, organizational, technical-writing, and stakeholder-communication skills.
- Ability to translate technical requirements among controls engineers, IT infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, manufacturing stakeholders, quality representatives, and external suppliers.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and provide technical direction when system ownership or responsibilities cross organizational boundaries.
Physical Requirements:
The successful candidate will be expected to travel domestically and internationally to support manufacturing sites, suppliers, system integrators, installations, commissioning, and project activities. Anticipated travel is approximately 10% to 20%.
NOTE: This position requires on-site working (requires on-site office/plant/lab work). #LI-Onsite
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
For U.S.-based positions only, the annual base salary range for this role is $141,600.00 - $212,400.00.
This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- And additional employee wellness programs
APPLICATION DETAILS:
This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. To apply, please visit the Insulet Careers site and submit your application online.
Actual pay depends on skills, experience, and education. Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet’s flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas.
We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!
At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
( Know Your Rights )
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Operational Technology Ot
Document your OT credentials before applying
Gather degree transcripts, industry certifications like ICS-CERT training records, and detailed employment letters that map your experience to specific OT systems. PERM requires precise documentation of your qualifications against the job requirements, and gaps slow the labor certification.
Target critical infrastructure employers directly
Energy utilities, water treatment operators, and manufacturing firms with active SCADA or industrial control system deployments are the most active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsors for OT roles. Search OFLC PERM disclosure data to verify which employers have filed for similar positions.
Search verified OT sponsorship openings on Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters jobs by confirmed green card sponsorship history, so you're not guessing whether an OT employer will file PERM. Narrow your search by OT specialty to surface roles where the sponsorship process is already underway or recently completed.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 eligibility with your employer
If the OT role requires a master's degree in engineering or computer science, push for EB-2 classification, which skips the recruitment advertising steps that extend PERM timelines for EB-3. Confirm which category your employer's attorney intends to file under before signing an offer.
Verify the prevailing wage before your offer letter
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your OT job title and worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific role before negotiations, so your offered salary clears the DOL threshold without delays later.
Understand PERM recruitment timing after your hire date
USCIS requires your employer to complete the PERM recruitment process, which typically runs three to six months, before filing the I-140. Coordinating your start date with the employer's legal team to begin recruitment early reduces the total wait before your I-140 petition is submitted.
Green Card Operational Technology Ot: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Operational Technology roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most OT roles qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced expertise in industrial control systems, OT security, or SCADA architecture can qualify for EB-2, which has a shorter PERM labor certification process and no mandatory recruitment advertising period.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for OT professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status capped at 85,000 per year with a lottery, while PERM green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. PERM leads to permanent residency, not just a renewable work authorization period. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM plus I-140 adjudication typically takes 12 to 24 months before you reach adjustment of status, compared to H-1B which can be effective within months of selection.
Which industries sponsor the most OT professionals for green cards?
Energy utilities, oil and gas operators, water and wastewater treatment facilities, and large-scale manufacturing firms are the most active PERM filers for OT roles. Defense contractors and critical infrastructure operators also sponsor regularly. These employers run large OT environments where the shortage of qualified personnel makes them willing to navigate the full PERM and I-140 process for the right candidate.
How can I find OT jobs where the employer has already committed to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate surfaces OT roles specifically filtered by confirmed green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on employers who have successfully completed PERM filings in your occupational category. This saves significant time compared to screening job postings manually and then asking recruiters whether sponsorship is available.
Can my employer start the PERM process while I'm on an H-1B or other work visa?
Yes. PERM labor certification can begin while you hold any valid work authorization status in the United States, including H-1B, L-1 visa, or OPT. Filing PERM does not affect your current nonimmigrant status. Once PERM is certified and your I-140 is approved, you can file for adjustment of status when a visa number becomes available, provided you maintain valid status throughout the process.