OT Engineer

About UsWith over 150 years of combined experience, delivering quality solutions across industries globally, Deep Digital Solutions is driving innovation and exceptional business value outcomes to our global clients.We have extensive experience working globally with a wide range of clients including Global Life Science companies, Utilities, Food & Beverage, Renewable Energy, Manufacturing and Logistics.Job Location: Onsite in client site - Atlanta, GeorgiaDeep Digital are seeking an experienced OT Data Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in bridging operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). This position involves working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, automation, and IT/OT teams to deliver robust data solutions that support manufacturing and industrial processes.ResponsibilitiesDrive OT Project Execution: Manage OT-related initiatives across design, installation, commissioning, and operational handover.Perform Acceptance Testing: Conduct Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) to validate control systems and ensure compliance with operational standards.Commissioning Leadership: Oversee commissioning activities for automation and control systems, ensuring seamless transition to production environments.Collaborate with Automation Teams: Work closely with control engineers, SCADA/PLC specialists, and OT integration experts to connect plant-floor systems.Data Integration for OT: Develop and maintain data flows between control systems and supervisory platforms (e.g., SCADA, MES), ensuring reliable real-time visibility.Cybersecurity & Compliance: Implement and maintain cybersecurity measures tailored for OT environments, aligned with industry regulations.Troubleshoot OT Systems: Investigate and resolve complex issues related to industrial data acquisition, historian systems, and control network performance.Mentor OT Engineers: Provide technical guidance and leadership to junior engineers in automation and OT domains.Documentation: Maintain detailed records for configurations, commissioning procedures, and troubleshooting steps specific to OT systems.Quality: Comply with Deep Digitals Quality Management System requirements i.e. perform your work according to your process documents, procedures and maintaining document information/completing department forms/records as required.Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Proven track record in OT projects, including FAT, SAT, commissioning, and handovers.Strong understanding of industrial control systems and OT network architectures.Working knowledge of DCS technologies such as:Emerson DeltaVFoxboroSiemens PCS7Experience with data integration between OT and IT systems.Excellent problem-solving and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.PreferredFamiliarity with data historians, OPC protocols, and industrial IoT solutions.Knowledge of scripting or programming for data extraction and transformation.Understanding of cybersecurity principles in OT environments.