Position Summary

Position Summary:

The Digital IT Technical Specialist will support operational technology across a multisite business unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in setting standards and deploying reliable solutions, combined with extensive project management expertise. This role requires a highly motivated individual with excellent planning, coordination, and communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment.

This position is based out of Wickliffe, Ohio and follows a hybrid work schedule of 4 days a week in office with the option for 1 day a week remote. 

Scope/ Supervision and Interaction:

Has Direct Reports   X Does Not Have Direct Reports 

Essential Functions:

• Stays abreast of new Digital and IT and OT technological innovation/processes and researches the usage at Parker 

• Understands business impact; Create and communicate decisions impacting the wider business, effectively managing customer expectations

• Applies and leads continuous improvement initiatives to streamline and improve system efficiencies within the Enterprise solutions working closely with division/group on localized systems. 

• Performs benchspan analysis and ROI on existing & new Digital and IT solutions in order to estimate, develop and manage departmental/project budgets and cost/performance analysis. 

• Accountable for delivery of technical systems/solutions, plus the architecture and documentation within their area of technical expertise, supporting enterprise and global environments •    Ability to travel (up to 50) as needed  •    Available to provide after-hours technical support as needed    

Technical Skills

• Industrial Control Systems (ICS): Knowledge of SCADA, DCS, PLC, and RTU systems.
• Network Protocols: Understanding of Modbus, OPC, Profibus, Ethernet/IP, DNP3, and other OT-specific protocols.
• Cybersecurity for OT: Familiarity with securing control systems, threat detection, vulnerability assessment, and incident response.
• System Integration: Ability to integrate OT systems with IT infrastructure.
• Automation Technologies: Experience with robotics, sensors, actuators, and control loops.
• Hardware Troubleshooting: Skills in diagnosing and repairing physical components like PLCs, sensors, and communication devices.
• Software Proficiency: Experience with configuration and programming tools for PLC.
• Data Acquisition & Analysis: Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from OT systems for performance optimization.
• Cloud and Edge Computing: Understanding of cloud platforms and edge devices relevant to OT environments.
• Electrical and Mechanical Knowledge: Basic understanding of electrical circuits and mechanical systems related to industrial operations.

Qualifications:

• 4-year University / College Degree or significant technical certifications 

• Five or more years’ experience in Information Technology 

• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills   

• Ability to maintain professional and strong relationships with business partners, contactors, and stakeholders  

• Experience in security best practices and compliancy requirements for area of expertise 

• Planning and executing OT system upgrades or deployments.

• Vendor and stakeholder coordination

• Documentation and compliance management.

Additional Comments:

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.  Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.  Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.  Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required for all positions, and certain positions may require specific types of legal work authorizations. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor.If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocselfprintposter.pdf or  http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeocginasupplement.pdf