Staff Engineer OT Digital Systems

Job Location: Hershey, PA or Remote (with travel to manufacturing sites as needed)Position Title: OT Data Engineer Summary:The OT Data Engineer – Unified Namespace is responsible for designing and implementing  scalable industrial data solutions that enable real-time visibility and integration across manufacturing systems. This role supports Hershey’s Digital Factory initiatives by connecting Control Systems, Historians, MES, and ERP platforms through a unified, standards-based data architecture.This Staff Engineer role contributes to enterprise OT data strategy, improving decision-making, operational efficiency, and digital capabilities across the manufacturing network.Key Responsibilities:Design, build, and maintain a Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture using MQTT-based technologiesDevelop semantic data models and hierarchical structures aligned to ISA-95 and ISA-88 standardsIntegrate PLC/SCADA, historians, MES, WMS, Production Planning, QMS, and ERP systemsImplement and support HiveMQ, HighByte, and Ignition platformsDevelop data pipelines and integrations using Python for scripting ETL jobs, API integrations, and automationEstablish data governance standards and practicesEnable real-time, event-driven data architecturesCollaborate cross-functionally across OT, IT, and EngineeringSupport Digital Factory and MES initiativesIntegrate and optimize historian platforms such as AVEVA PIQualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field5+ years of industrial data engineering or OT experienceExperience with Unified Namespace and MQTT architecturesExperience with HiveMQ, HighByte, or similar platformsExperience with Inductive Automation Ignition platformExperience integrating MES, ERP, and control systemsProficiency in Python and pipeline orchestration and transformation toolsKnowledge of ISA-95, ISA-88, and data modelingExperience with OT data governanceExperience with factory floor industrial manufacturing technology including PLCs, SCADA, RoboticsPreferred:Experience with AVEVA PI or other historiansFamiliarity with analytics, machine learning, and AI platforms; Databricks preferredExperience with APIs and event-driven architectureExperience with messaging tools such as Apache KafkaUnderstanding of OT cybersecurityKey Capabilities:Strong analytical and system design skillsAbility to translate manufacturing needs into scalable solutionsEffective cross-functional collaborationFocus on reliability, scalability, and standardizationAdditional Information:This position focuses on the Operations Technology space and supports Hershey’s Manufacturing Supply Chain Network.  Knowledge of factory floor automation systems is required.Travel as required for on-site support of manufacturing sitesOccasional off-hours support as neededThe Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

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