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AspectFreelance Operational Technology EngineerFreelance Industrial Automation Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications in OT, cybersecurity, and networkingCertifications in PLC programming, control systems, and automation
Work EnvironmentIndustrial facilities, control rooms, and remote sitesManufacturing plants, factories, and automation systems
Industry UsageUtilities, energy, manufacturing, and process industriesManufacturing, robotics, and process automation
Search & Comparison IntentSeeking OT-specific freelance roles, cybersecurity, or network integrationLooking for automation system design, programming, or troubleshooting

Both roles involve working with industrial systems, but the Freelance Operational Technology Engineer focuses on the integration and security of operational networks, while the Freelance Industrial Automation Engineer specializes in designing and programming automation systems. Understanding these distinctions helps clients find the right expertise for their industrial projects.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Operational Technology Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 20% Part Time, and 80% Contract. Highlights an 67% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,230 per year, or $47.7 per hour.

Operational Technology Engineer

Siemens Energy, Inc.

Richland, MS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 hours ago

Siemens Energy rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

96th of 415 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

A Snapshot of Your Day
As an Operational Technology Engineer, you will support the digitization and automation of shop floor processes across manufacturing operations. Your day may include developing OT software, connecting machines and sensors, supporting MES interfaces, and improving data capture solutions for production equipment. You will help enable better equipment performance, traceability, quality, and safety through reliable system integration and automation. You will also work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and IT teams to support continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
How You'll Make an Impact
  • Support shop floor digitalization and automation through OT software, machine connectivity, and data capture solutions
  • Integrate machines, sensors, actuators, and production systems with MES and enterprise platforms
  • Develop and maintain IIoT, monitoring, and data acquisition solutions to improve equipment performance and reporting
  • Enable traceability and quality through smart tool connectivity, inspection interfaces, and production data integration
  • Support condition monitoring and predictive maintenance solutions to improve equipment availability and reliability
  • Help ensure OT systems are safe, reliable, and maintainable across manufacturing operations

What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in OT systems, industrial automation, manufacturing technology, or a related production environment
  • Experience with C#/.NET and Python, along with knowledge of PLC interfaces, machine signals, sensors, actuators, and industrial control systems
  • Familiarity with industrial networking, MES integration, IIoT platforms, data acquisition, APIs, and OT-to-enterprise system connectivity
  • Strong troubleshooting, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with an understanding of traceability, predictive maintenance, and machine safety systems
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

About the Team
Grid Technologies
Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.
Who is Siemens Energy?
At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.
Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.
Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo
Rewards
  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

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