Operational Technology Engineer

Hamilton, Ohio, United Statesthyssenkrupp Bilstein of America Inc


Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent
Experience level:Professionals
Remote work:Not available
Job field:Engineering & Science
Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible
Posting date:2026/08/16
Job number:US_RS_08553
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Your responsibilities

Summary:

Production Operation Technology Engineer manages, edits, and keeps updated and secure OT hardware, software, and databases in the production plant.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: includes the following. Others may be assigned.

  • Support and troubleshoot all Production IT- related situations.
  • Support the configuration of industrial systems.
    • Configuration, maintenance, and technical support of Beckhoff PLCs.
    • Installation and maintenance of Keyence and Cognex industrial vision systems.
    • Configuration of Zebra and Intermec printers on production lines.
  • Support in planning, installation, and updating plant ESD controls and standards.
  • Management of industrial interfaces and equipment in the production environment
    • Implementation and maintenance of HMIs (Z-point and Brosis) software communications
    • Administration of STIWA specialized software for monitoring and analyzing manufacturing processes
    • Support for measurement systems such as Zeiss Calypso and Contura
  • Management of Technological Infrastructure for Production Systems
    • Administration of databases (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server), including queries, insertions, replications, and backups.
    • Deployment of operating systems on production equipment using SCCM.
    • Administration of Trellix security console (formerly McAfee ePO Agent) to ensure system protection.
    • Management of web servers (XAMPP, IIS, Apache Tomcat) and secure communications (HTTP, HTTPS).
  • Management of Industrial Network and Communication
    • Advanced knowledge and management of network topologies, local network configurations, and communication between industrial devices.
    • Implementation and support of CCTV video systems on production lines to ensure operational security.
  • Supports Production OT topics at the primary production assembly plant, and as needed, supports off-site locations such as R&D facilities for testing and lab machines
    • Supports Production OT topics for production assembly machines, lab machines, and test and development machines.
  • Central contact person for all Production OT topics at production locations within Presta North America
  • Troubleshooting and resolving hardware and software issues during production processes.
  • Development and maintenance of scripts and applications using languages such as PowerShell, Java, PHP, JSON, and JavaScript.
  • Backup implementation using tools such as Acronis and Snapshot to ensure the availability of critical information.
  • The employee must maintain their Goals and Objectives on a fiscal year basis.
  • Define and maintain ME Role Specific and Personal Development goals each year.
  • The employee is expected to work closely with other departments within the production plant
  • Maintains contact with the Global ME team to ensure our production plant is maintaining global standards and aligned with global strategy and initiatives.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to provide clear and precise technical documentation.
  • Always follows and supports all Company Safety policies, procedures, and initiatives.

Your profile

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University in Electrical Engineering, or at least four years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience working in industrial environments.
  • Experience with automated assembly processes for automotive components.
  • Experience in Team Oriented Problem Solving.

Computer and Technology Skills:

Software Proficiency: Required/Preferred List of essential software applications

  • MS Office applications, and SPC software. Web design experience an added plus.
  • Experience w/ cybersecurity antivirus software, specifically Trellix, and McAfee ePO Agent console
  • Experience in programming (VB, C/C++, Java, Java Script, Powershell, Json, PHP, C#, Python, HTML or other programming language).
  • Experience w/ HMI interface software installation, setup, and operations, specifically STIWA and Brosis packages

Technical Skills: Required/Preferred technical skills include the following:

  • Experience managing web servers, such as XAMPP, IIS, and Apache Tomcat.
  • Experience w/ PLC / IPC systems, specifically Beckhoff
  • Experience working w/ Databases, specifically Oracle, MySQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Experience w/ communication protocols, specifically Telnet, FTP, SMTP, HTTP, and HTTPS

Hardware Knowledge: Required/Preferred hardware knowledge

  • Experience working with Elektrobit (EBIT) boxes with both LIN and CAN connections

Systems and Platforms: Required/Preferred familiarity with list of specific systems or platforms:

  • Experience with interfacing multiple electronic systems using various communication protocols
  • Experience in deployment of operating systems within the manufacturing production environment
  • Experience with Acoustic Measurement Systems such as Anovis
  • Experience managing network infrastructure, specifically Production-LAN and Office-LAN networks
  • Experience with management of Active Directory, specifically for policies, groups, and object rights permissions
  • Experience with application servers, specifically graphs, dashboard, and charts (AMS related products, such as Analysis CI)
  • Experience with production vision systems, their installation, setup, and operation, specifically Keyence, Cognex, and CCTV systems such as GW.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Your benefits

Bilstein has great benefits to offer!

  • A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
  • Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
  • 401K matching program.
  • Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
  • Paid volunteer hours.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Gym reimbursement.
  • Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
  • Internal growth opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Discounted BILSTEIN products.

Contact

We only accept online applications submitted through the 'Apply Now' button on this job posting. You can find all current job openings on our career site at: https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

Notices:

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Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodation@thyssenkrupp.com.

Company

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

From receiving your documents to acceptance: the application process

Step 1

Online application

Have you found an interesting vacancy? Then apply online. You won’t need more than 10 minutes. The entire application process – from initial contact to response – usually takes between four and six weeks.

Step 2

Receipt of your application

You will receive confirmation that we have received your application – within a few minutes if you apply online; it may take a couple of days if you apply by email. Our recruiters check your application documents and get in touch with you. For some positions we will conduct a preliminary telephone interview with you.

Step 3

Review by functional department

Our recruiter submits a preliminary selection of candidates to the specialist department for consideration. The department will then look closely to check whether your qualifications meet the requirements of the job.

Step 4

Interview

If you are a suitable candidate for the job, we’d like to get to know you personally in an interview with the specialist department and HR. If you or we need more time, we'll invite you to a second interview.

Step 5

The offer

Once we have agreed the contractual details, we will send you an employment contract. We will of course also let you know if your application is not successful.

Step 6

Starting out with us

Finally the time has come: welcome to thyssenkrupp!

Step 7

Onboarding

When you sign your contract you take your first step into one of the world’s biggest companies. We’re there to support you – right from the start.

Notes on application

You will have submitted your online application to thyssenkrupp in no time! As long as the position is available on our career page, you have the opportunity to apply.

We have adapted the application process to the current situation and conduct our interviews by video (not in the U.S.), telephone and also personally - in compliance with the applicable and necessary distance and hygienic rules. You will receive detailed information on this topic from our recruiting experts during the application process, while you can find general information and application tips here finden.

Further information about thyssenkrupp, our products and locations can be found directly on the company website.

We wish you every success with your application and stay healthy!

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