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Proconex

Industrial automation equipment, controls, and services

IT/OT Solutions Architect

Implementation & Technical Account ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeRoyersford, PA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in industrial automation, IT infrastructure, or control systems architecture.
  • At least 3 years of experience with distributed control system (DCS) configuration, system design, and lifecycle management.
  • At least 3 years of experience with industrial networks, including virtual local area networks, switches, firewalls, and remote access solutions.
  • At least 3 years of experience integrating automation systems with manufacturing execution systems, laboratory information management systems, enterprise resource planning systems, and data historian environments.
  • At least 3 years of experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V, and with industrial servers and workstations.
  • At least 3 years of experience with industrial communication protocols, including OPC Classic/UA, Modbus TCP/IP, MQTT, and EtherNet/IP.
  • At least 3 years of experience applying the ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity framework for industrial control systems.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Develop end-to-end IT/OT solution architectures integrating DCS, supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA), MES, and enterprise IT systems, including ERP, LIMS, and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
  • Define connectivity standards between DCS and higher-level systems using protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, EtherNet/IP, and MQTT.
  • Design secure network topologies, including plant network segmentation, firewalls, and industrial demilitarized zone configurations.
  • Support development of edge and cloud data architectures for real-time process monitoring, historian integration, and predictive analytics.
  • Evaluate and recommend technology platforms to support digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Lead integration of DCS with MES and data historians such as OSIsoft PI, Aveva, or Aspen InfoPlus.21.
  • Collaborate with process automation and IT teams to establish standardized data models, interfaces, and asset hierarchies.
  • Provide guidance on DCS modernization, virtualization, and cybersecurity hardening strategies.
  • Ensure architectures meet performance, reliability, and compliance requirements, including FDA 21 CFR Part 11 for regulated industries.
  • Define and enforce IT/OT architectural governance, design patterns, and configuration management practices, ensuring adherence to ISA-95, ISA/IEC 62443, and NIST 800-82 standards for industrial cybersecurity and integration.
  • Support development of lifecycle management and migration plans for enterprise systems, and participate in audits, risk assessments, and cybersecurity incident response planning.
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and digital transformation teams to align architecture with business objectives, and lead workshops to define requirements, solution designs, and technology roadmaps.
  • Mentor cross-functional teams on IT/OT convergence, automation data flow, and best practices for DCS-to-enterprise integration.
  • Travel up to 75% for site assessments, design reviews, and deployment support.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, or life sciences manufacturing environments.
  • Experience with Emerson Syncade MES, OSIsoft PI, AspenTech, or Aveva solutions.
  • Experience with cloud integration using Microsoft Azure IoT or AWS IoT, and edge computing for manufacturing data.
  • Certifications such as TOGAF, CISSP, ISA/IEC 62443, or Emerson DeltaV professional certifications.
  • Experience applying GMP, GAMP 5, and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance principles.

About the Company

Proconex

Industrial automation equipment, controls, and services

Proconex provides process automation control systems, valves, control devices, and related services to industrial clients in the Mid-Atlantic, leveraging Emerson as a partner to access a broad portfolio of automation solutions. It combines hardware like solenoids, pumps, boiler controls, compressors, heat exchangers, and turbine generators with installation, maintenance, and technical support; the Emerson partnership provides data-enabled automation technology to monitor and control processes. By pairing extensive equipment and services with the Emerson Impact Partner program, Proconex offers a one-stop solution for industrial automation across manufacturing, energy, and utilities. Its goal is to help industrial customers improve operational efficiency, reliability, and agility by turning process data into informed business decisions.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Royersford, PA
Founded
1948

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