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Archer Daniels Midland

$126K - $136K/yr

Technology Engineer, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Decatur, IL. Provide CAPEX planning ... Partner with Operations Leadership in the development of site capital budgeting. Act as a super ...

Crescent Energy

The OT Network Engineer is responsible for the design, support, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the organization's Operational Technology (OT) network infrastructure supporting upstream ...

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How much do operational technology engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for operational technology engineer in the United States is $85,029.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $94,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an operational technology engineer do?

An Operational Technology (OT) Engineer is responsible for managing, maintaining, and securing industrial control systems (ICS) and other OT infrastructure used in manufacturing, energy, and critical industries. They work at the intersection of IT and industrial operations, ensuring the seamless integration of hardware, software, and network systems that control physical processes. Their duties often include system configuration, cybersecurity implementation, troubleshooting, and optimizing automation technologies to improve efficiency and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operational technology engineer?

To excel as an Operational Technology Engineer, you need a solid understanding of industrial control systems (ICS), network security, and process automation, often backed by a relevant engineering degree. Experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and certifications such as ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity are highly valued in this field. Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills are essential for effectively collaborating with operations and IT teams. These skills ensure safe, reliable, and efficient management of critical infrastructure in industrial environments.

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Infographic showing various Operational Technology Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 25% Part Time, and 25% Contract. Highlights an 75% In-person, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $85,029 per year, or $40.9 per hour.

Operations Technology Engineer

East Chicago, IN • On-site

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$67K - $91K/yr

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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

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Location: East Chicago, INCleveland-Cliffs has an immediate opportunity for an Operations Technology Engineer at our East Chicago, Indiana operation in the Finishing department. The Operations Technology Engineer is responsible for supporting the daily operation of a core unit including technical analysis and some supervision of frontline operators. The Ideal candidates will be a self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.Summary of Responsibilities:Work safely to improve reliability and quality following all required safety policies.Consult with current technical personnel and corporate R & D personnel as required.Evaluate existing practices used for pickling of hot roll steel coils, tandem rolling, annealing, and/or heat treating to produce high quality finished Cold Rolled products.Ensure existing practices are adequate to address all items critical to producing the best quality steel at the competitive costs.Work with a core team to maintain controlled documents and ensure training practices are followed and adequate to achieve the KPIs of the department.Function as the back up to the Operations Coordinator for a core unit.Investigate and implement continuous improvements projects.Other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Physical Science or EngineeringWilling to work in an industrial/manufacturing settingWilling to work weekends, Holidays, and midnight shifts on occasionExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointExcellent problem solving, and organizational skillsGood troubleshooting and team building skillsAbility to lift more than 25 pounds on occasionPreferred Qualifications:Bachelors’ Degree in Materials Engineering, Metallurgy, or Mechanical Engineering3-5 years’ experience in an industrial/manufacturing settingCleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off, and more.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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