Operational Technology Data Engineer

About Perdue Farms, Inc.

At Perdue AgriBusiness, we are a global leader in agricultural products and services, managing a diverse range of agricultural commodities. As a division of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned business, we blend tradition with innovation. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and respect, ensuring that every individual feels valued and motivated to contribute to our collective success. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where our associates can grow and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The Role

This Operational Technology Data Engineer position offers a competitive salary ranging from $89,000 to $133,000 annually based on qualifications, with potential for performance-based bonuses. We provide an attractive benefits package, including medical, retirement plans, various insurances, and generous paid time off.

Tech Stack

• AWS
• Azure
• Backbone
• Cloud
• Databricks
• Ethernet
• Flow
• IoT
• Support
• Machine Learning
• MQTT
• Network
• PLC
• Power BI
• Python
• REST
• SQL
• Snowflake
• Data

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain, and optimize operational technology data historian systems
• Ensure consistent and high-quality capture of time series data from PLCs, SCADA, sensors, and edge systems
• Diagnose and resolve data flow issues and enhance ingestion methodologies such as compression and buffering
• Design and implement secure, scalable data pipelines adhering to OT IT segmentation standards
• Create cloud ingestion workflows utilizing historian replication tools, edge gateways, IoT messaging systems, or custom pipelines
• Ensure reliable one-way movement of operational technology data to cloud environments
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and Business Intelligence teams to establish OT data models and governance standards
• Transform raw operational technology datasets into structured, production-ready assets for analytics
• Develop repeatable data onboarding frameworks to facilitate expansion across multiple sites
• Apply enterprise naming conventions, metadata standards, and data validation protocols
• Monitor the health, latency, schema modifications, and integrity of historian systems
• Adhere to cybersecurity standards for operational technology, ensuring restricted access and compliance with network segmentation policies
• Work closely with business leaders, operations, engineering, maintenance, controls, IT infrastructure, and enterprise data teams
• Engage in design reviews, architecture discussions, and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement
• Convert plant floor requirements into scalable enterprise data solutions

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Data Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Over 4 years of experience with operational technology systems, industrial data, or data engineering
• Practical experience with data historian platforms, such as AVEVA PI, FactoryTalk Historian, Canary, Ignition
• Skilled in data pipeline tools including SQL, Python, REST APIs, or cloud ingestion frameworks
• Familiar with industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA) and SCADA/PLC environments
• Knowledge of cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, Snowflake, or Databricks) and time-series data modeling
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles, segmentation, and iDMZ architectures
• Familiarity with ISA 95, IEC 62443, or OT risk management frameworks

Benefits

• Medical
• Retirement plans
• Various insurances
• Generous paid time off