Manufacturing Operational Technology Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Type: Direct Hire
Location: Warsaw, IN
Compensation: $135k

Attention
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Role Overview
A high?impact role for someone who wants to be the technical backbone of a modern manufacturing plant—keeping automation running, securing industrial networks, supporting robotics, and driving the future of connected factory systems. This is real OT work, not office IT.
As a Manufacturing OT Specialist, you own the operational technology that keeps a factory alive—PLC systems, SCADA/HMI platforms, industrial networks, robotics, and secure data pathways between IT and the plant floor. You’re the expert who ensures production stays reliable, efficient, and secure.
This role blends system administration, controls engineering, industrial networking, and cybersecurity into one high?autonomy position where your decisions directly impact uptime and throughput.

What You’ll Do

• Manage OT Systems — Administer and maintain PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, MES, and plant?floor servers.
• Support Automation — Troubleshoot control systems, industrial equipment, and factory automation issues.
• Maintain Visualization Platforms — Keep SCADA/HMI systems running smoothly and updated.
• Support Robotics — Primarily FANUC robots; diagnose faults, maintain programs, and support integration.
• Lead OT Cybersecurity — Implement frameworks, run assessments, and secure industrial networks.
• Integrate IT/OT — Build secure data pathways between enterprise systems and the plant floor.
• Troubleshoot Critical Issues — Tier 2/3 escalation for automation, networking, and controls failures.
• Support New Equipment — Assist with commissioning, retooling, and expansion projects.
• Drive Continuous Improvement — Recommend upgrades, optimize reliability, and train technicians.

What You Bring

• Strong manufacturing experience (any industry; automotive not required)
• Background in system administration and system engineering
• Hands?on experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI, and industrial automation
• Troubleshooting skills for controls, robotics, and plant?floor equipment
• Experience with FANUC robots
• Understanding of industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus, OPC?UA)
• Ability to lead OT cybersecurity initiatives
• Experience supporting new equipment installations and upgrades

Why You’ll Love This Job

• You’re the expert who keeps the factory running
• High autonomy and ownership of critical systems
• Daily hands?on work with automation, robotics, and industrial networks
• A role where your technical decisions directly impact production
• Opportunities to shape the future of connected manufacturing systems
• Multiple career paths: OT Specialist, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer, Industrial Network Engineer, PLC Engineer

The Legal Part
Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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Zing Recruiting is dedicated to delivering candidates and client’s alike a great experience for each unique position. We specialize in finding dedicated professionals with the education, talent, and fresh perspectives – professionals at the top of their game. Professionals who have what it takes to be competitive and innovative in today’s market. We work to match candidates needs and requirements to our clients’ requirements and expectations. We work to find the right “fit” for both candidate and client.

Company Description

Zing Recruiting is dedicated to delivering candidates and client’s alike a great experience for each unique position. We specialize in finding dedicated professionals with the education, talent, and fresh perspectives – professionals at the top of their game. Professionals who have what it takes to be competitive and innovative in today’s market. We work to match candidates needs and requirements to our clients’ requirements and expectations. We work to find the right “fit” for both candidate and client.