Control Engineer

Aegis is partnered with an employee-owned industrial automation and process controls organization that has been supporting customers across the Midwest for more than 80 years. This company specializes in advanced automation systems, OT infrastructure, industrial networking, virtualization, and process control solutions for some of the most complex manufacturing and process environments in the region. They continue to grow due to strong customer demand and offer employees the opportunity to work on large-scale industrial automation projects while participating in an ESOP ownership program.

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They are seeking an Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to support industrial automation customers through OT infrastructure projects, virtualization initiatives, industrial networking, cybersecurity, system migrations, and ongoing technical support.

Responsibilities:
Design, support, and maintain OT infrastructure within industrial automation environments
Configure and support virtualized environments utilizing VMware ESXi, vCenter, and Hyper-V
Support hardware upgrades, migrations, and system modernization projects
Configure and troubleshoot industrial networks and communication protocols
Support DCS and control system environments through upgrades and infrastructure projects
Assist with OT cybersecurity initiatives, backups, recovery systems, and system hardening
Provide remote and onsite technical support to customers
Participate in commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting activities at customer facilities
Work closely with systems engineering and field service teams on customer projects
Serve as a trusted technical advisor for customers and project teams

Requirements:
3+ years of hands-on OT Engineering, Controls Engineering, or Industrial Infrastructure experience
Experience supporting virtualized OT environments utilizing VMware or Hyper-V
Industrial networking experience within manufacturing or process automation environments
Experience supporting control systems, DCS platforms, or industrial automation systems
Strong troubleshooting and customer-facing communication skills
Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a technology-related field
Ability to travel approximately 30–40% as projects require

Preferred Experience:
DeltaV or other DCS platform exposure
Industrial cybersecurity experience
Field Service Engineering background
Windows Server and Active Directory experience
Experience supporting manufacturing, chemical, refining, power, or process industries

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Employee-owned company with ESOP participation
Strong bonus structure and overtime earning potential
Exposure to advanced OT infrastructure, virtualization, networking, and cybersecurity projects
Hybrid flexibility after onboarding period
Growing engineering team with significant customer demand
Long-term career growth into advanced systems and OT engineering roles

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of industrial automation, infrastructure, networking, and customer-facing problem solving while supporting cutting-edge automation environments.