OverviewA beverage manufacturer is seeking a Senior OT Systems Engineer to support MES, manufacturing systems integration, and digital transformation initiatives within a highly automated production environment.This role will focus on bridging Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) across plant operations while supporting Manufacturing 4.0 initiatives and enterprise-wide MES implementations.Key Responsibilities• Lead MES implementation projects from scoping and design through deployment, go-live, and post-launch support• Support plant digital transformation initiatives involving manufacturing systems and operational data integration• Design and support integrated OT/IT infrastructure solutions across production environments• Partner closely with operations, engineering, IT, and plant leadership teams• Manage and coordinate vendors, integrators, and third-party contractors throughout project execution• Support manufacturing system reliability, networking, databases, and plant system connectivity• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to OT systems and manufacturing performance• Assist with modernization and standardization of manufacturing technology infrastructure• Contribute to Manufacturing 4.0 and emerging Manufacturing 5.0 / AI-related initiativesQualifications• 10+ years of experience within OT, MES, systems integration, or manufacturing technology environments• Hands-on MES implementation experience within manufacturing operations• Strong understanding of OT systems, manufacturing software, and plant-floor technologies• Experience within high-speed manufacturing environments preferred• Working knowledge of networking, servers, databases, SQL, and industrial communication systems• Experience managing complex technical projects and working cross-functionally with multiple teams• Ability to operate independently in fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environments