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International Paper · 1 day ago

Operations Technology Systems Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

International Paper is seeking an Automation Engineer with a strong background in operational technology systems. This role will be key in protecting and modernizing manufacturing environments by supporting asset discovery, backup solutions, and driving projects for securely connecting machines to the cloud for data collection and analytics.

ManufacturingMarketingPaper ManufacturingProduct DesignSales
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Qualification

Automation engineeringOT systems supportPLCs programmingOT cybersecurity principlesIndustrial networkingTechnical documentationCloud integrationCommunicationCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Computer, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years in automation engineering or OT systems support, with a strong preference for experience in pulp & paper mills, corrugated packaging facilities, or large-scale manufacturing operations with similar machine/OT networks
Hands-on experience programming with PLCs, DCS, HMIs, and/or related infrastructure
Familiarity with OT cybersecurity principles and solutions; experience with Claroty (or similar platform)
Experience with AMDT Octoplant (or similar platform) for OT backup, version control, etc
Strong knowledge of industrial networking and secure data collection (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC, firewalls, switching and routing, etc.)
Experience developing technical documentation, system drawings, and standard operating procedures for OT solutions
Excellent communication and collaboration skills – able to explain technical concepts to non-experts and build consensus across diverse teams

Preferred

Experience with edge devices and cloud integration (AWS, Azure, etc.) for industrial data
Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, ISA/IEC 62443) in industrial environments
Experience in large-scale transformation projects involving OT and IT convergence

Company

International Paper

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International Paper manufactures paper and paper-packaging products.
dateFounded in 1898
location
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.internationalpaper.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
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1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Michael Amick
Senior Vice President, North American Papers, Pulp & Consumer Packaging
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Thomas G. Kadien
Sr. Vice President
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