OT Digitalization Expert

Innovation Starts With You

Propel your career at Belden, where innovation creates possibilities—for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve. We connect people, information, and ideas to solve the world’s most complex connectivity challenges, turning curiosity into meaningful impact. Here, you’ll take on work that challenges you, supports your growth, and empowers you to shape what’s next. You’ll collaborate with global teams, gain diverse perspectives, and contribute to solutions that extend beyond our business—creating value in the world around us.

Together, we are shaping the future of digitization and paving the way for the next generation of innovation.

Overview:
The OT/ Digitalization Expert is responsible for supporting and maintaining the company’s operational technology (OT) network and automation systems. This role ensures reliable communication between production systems and IT infrastructure while bridging collaboration between the Engineering and IT teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand the OT network from the IT firewall through to machine-level switches.
• Configure and monitor Layer 2 and Layer 3 network devices to ensure stable production connectivity.
• Develop and update Ignition SCADA applications, including screen design, scripting, and system integration.
• Maintain and support custom in-house applications written in C#.
• Manage and standardize HMI computers used in production.
• Create, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases for manufacturing data and reporting.
• Serve as the communication bridge between IT and Engineering teams to align project goals and resolve conflicting requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of industrial network systems (Layer 2/3, VLANs, routing, managed switches).
• Experience with SCADA development, preferably Ignition.
• Proficiency in Python and C#.
• SQL Server experience, including query writing and database design.
• Familiarity with industrial automation systems and manufacturing environments.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English required; Hungarian helpful but not required depending on candidate profile

Travel

• Some up-front travel expected for equipment review, planning, and transition support
• Limited travel expected longer term

Let’s Create Possibilities Together.

Join a global community shaping the future of intelligent connectivity. At Belden, you’ll help push the boundaries of technology and write the next chapter of innovation, creating possibilities for your career, your future, and the world around you.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.