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Perdue Farms

Operational Technology Systems Engineer

Salisbury, MD · On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply ... Support SCADA, HMI, historian, and Manufacturing Execution System-related infrastructure. * Assist ...

ALTEN Technology USA

IT/OT Engineer

Kinston, NC · On-site

... food and beverage, or similar operational environments preferred. * Industrial networking and infrastructure. * Windows Server environments and virtualization technologies. * SCADA, MES, Historian ...

Sonsoft Inc

Wonderware System Platfom

Plano, TX

At least 5 years of experience in Wonderware System Platform - ISA/ArchestrA IDE 3.1, Historian ... Experience to CPG/FMCG and/or Food & Beverages domain * Customer facing ability, Analytical Skills ...

R.E. Mason

Lead PLC Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food ... Integrate PLC systems with SCADA platforms, historians, and third-party systems (e.g., Ignition ...

R.E. Mason

PLC Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The industries served include Chemical, Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences, Power & Utilities, Food ... Integrate PLC systems with SCADA platforms, historians, and third-party systems (e.g., Ignition ...

Actalent

Process Controls Engineer

Lansing, MI · On-site +1

$84K - $109K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Support the development and configuration of historian systems and high-availability SCADA ... food and beverage. * Interest in gaining or expanding municipal wastewater experience. Work ...

ASR Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD

$96K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Manage the lifecycle of PLCs, HMIs, historians, servers, operating systems, networks ... food or chemical processing, power generation, or a related industrial environment. * Demonstrated ...

Florida Crystals / ASR Group

Senior Controls Engineer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$96K - $127K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Manage the lifecycle of PLCs, HMIs, historians, servers, operating systems, networks ... food or chemical processing, power generation, or a related industrial environment. * Demonstrated ...

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How much do food historian jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for food historian in the United States is $86,335.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $105,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a food historian do?

A Food Historian researches the history of food, including its cultural, social, and economic significance. They study historical recipes, cooking techniques, and food practices to understand how they have evolved over time. Food Historians may work in museums, academia, publishing, or media, sharing their knowledge through writing, teaching, or public presentations. Their work helps preserve culinary traditions and provides insight into how food shapes societies.

What are some typical career paths or advancement opportunities for food historians?

Food Historians often start their careers in academic research, museums, or libraries and can progress to roles such as senior curator, project director, or university professor. Many also branch into public outreach through writing books, producing documentaries, or contributing to culinary media. Collaborating with chefs, cultural institutions, or historic preservation organizations can open doors to consulting or interdisciplinary projects. Advancement is typically achieved by building a robust portfolio of research, publications, and public engagement initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the food historian position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Food Historian, a strong background in history, anthropology, and culinary arts, often supported by an advanced degree in a related field, is essential. Familiarity with archival research methods, historical databases, and academic publishing tools is typically required, while some roles value experience with museum curation software. Excellent communication, curiosity, and attention to detail are key soft skills for engaging audiences and conducting thorough research. These competencies enable Food Historians to effectively uncover, interpret, and share the rich stories behind food cultures and traditions.

How much do food historians make?

Food historians' salaries vary depending on experience, education, and employment setting, but typically range from $40,000 to $70,000 annually. Those working in academia, museums, or research institutions may earn higher salaries with advanced degrees and specialized knowledge.
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Operational Technology Systems Engineer

Perdue Farms

Salisbury, MD • On-site

$78K - $116K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Perdue Farms rating

6.3

Company rating: 6.3 out of 10

Based on 99 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

309th of 439 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Perdue AgriBusiness is an international agricultural products and services company that handles agricultural commodities and a diverse portfolio of products and businesses. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we're committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.
Summary
Drive the reliability, security, and performance of the technology systems that power our manufacturing operations. As an Operational Technology Systems Engineer, you will design, support, and optimize plant floor infrastructure, including networks, servers, virtualization, SCADA/HMI systems, and historian platforms to ensure safe, secure, and efficient operations. You will partner closely with plant leadership, engineering, IT, and cybersecurity teams to implement technology solutions, support continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain the stability of critical manufacturing systems. This role is ideal for a hands-on, solutions-driven technology professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, collaborating across teams, and leveraging technology to enhance manufacturing performance in a fast-paced production environment.
The salary range for this position is $78,000 - $116,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).
In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.
Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Support and troubleshoot OT servers, virtual machines, and applications.
  • Support SCADA, HMI, historian, and Manufacturing Execution System-related infrastructure.
  • Assist with system upgrades, patching, backups, and recovery testing.
  • Assist with support of industrial switches, firewalls, and virtual local area networks.
  • Troubleshoot plant floor connectivity issues and device communications.
  • Support network segmentation and OT security best practices.
  • Support capital projects, control system upgrades, and site expansions.
  • Collaborate with Controls, Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations teams.
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, Environmental, and Information Technology teams to align OT solutions with production goals, safety, and compliance requirements.
  • Manage OT vendors and integrators during project execution.
  • Follow OT cybersecurity policies and contribute to compliance efforts.
  • Maintain asset inventories and system documentation.
  • Support audits and vulnerability remediation activities.

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4+ years of OT systems, industrial Information Technology, or controls-adjacent experience.
  • Experience with Windows Server, virtualization, and industrial networks.
  • Familiarity with programmable logic controllers, SCADA, and industrial protocols.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for plant floor stakeholders and produce clear documentation and status updates.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to independently manage projects and priorities.

Preferred Education and Experience
  • Experience with Rockwell platforms (PlantPAx, Studio 5000, FactoryTalk View/SE, Linx) and EtherNet/IP.
  • Experience with data historians (AVEVA PI, FactoryTalk Historian, Canary), including tag setup and troubleshooting.
  • Experience in manufacturing or processing environments.
  • Exposure to ISA-95, Purdue Model, or IEC 62443.
  • Experience supporting multi-site operations.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors
  • Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
  • May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
  • May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
  • Work activity is in an office, open-partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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