Sr. Industrial Automation/Operational Technology Engineer - onsite Columbus, OH

Job ID: 31154394Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - Ohio - ColumbusJob Type: Full timeCategory: OperationsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-06-24Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.ABOUT ABBOTTAbbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology.WORKING AT ABBOTTAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled Training and career development, with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistanceFinancial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plansHealth care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 5 personal days + 10 paid holidaysRetiree Healthcare programRobust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company matchTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communitiesA company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.OVERVIEWThe Operational Technology Engineer position supports and maintains manufacturing operation data systems including hardware and software for the plant's OT systems. The role ensures that OT systems meet the Abbott IT System and Cybersecurity requirements while proactively maintaining maximum system uptime.WHAT YOU’LL DOSupport and maintain manufacturing operation data systems and servers including hardware and software for the Columbus Plant Operational Technology (OT) systems. For example: OSIsoft PI, Ignition, ZPI data servers, Delta V, iFix, FactoryTalk AssetCentreCoordinate with IT support team as needed to maintain secured OT infrastructure for manufacturing operation and actively participate in Cyber Security compliance initiatives – disaster recovery, asset security, patching, malware prevention, etcProvide Manufacturing Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) architecture supportWork with Division teams to deploy manufacturing operations data systems as part of cross-functional capital project delivery teamCoordinate with internal quality and process authority organizations to ensure regulatory complianceMaintain solutions for Critical Process Parameters Monitoring and Process Data ReportingResolve underlying problems: Identify customer/ client needs and propose solutions to address them; make alterations in products or services to better meet (recognized or unrecognized) customer need, e.g. partners with an outside vendor to provide a better deliverableProvide on call support of plant OT systemREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelors Degree in Computer Science or Engineering5+ years of significant IT, engineering, and/or operational experience5+ years in a related field and/or industryMust be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorshipMust be able to work fully onsite in Columbus, OHPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with Windows Server Operating Systems Management and TroubleshootingExperience with manufacturing OT / IT systems, network architecture, and cybersecurityExperience with OSISoft productsApply NowIn compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov)Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: *Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $78,000.00 – $156,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsmanufacturing it systemsmanufacturing operational technologycontrol logicosisoftot engineerautomationzpi data serverscontrolsdelta vosisoft picontrols techniciancontrols engineerrockwell factorytalkindustrial automationifixoperational technologyprogrammable logic controller (plc)windows server operating systems managementmanufacturing otmanufacturing itosi protocols