- Company: Teknikoz
- Location: Elyria, Ohio
- Salary: Pay not listed
Teknikoz at a glance
Specialist - Operational Technology at TEKNIKOZ in Elyria, Ohio
What This Role Involves
The OT Specialist is responsible for owning the technology layer that connects shop floor equipment to plant and enterprise systems. The role involves designing, implementing, and sustaining reliable, secure, and well-documented data acquisition and control integration across manufacturing lines. This includes enabling Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), historians, analytics, and quality systems with trustworthy, robust solutions.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Designing and implementing OT systems to integrate shop floor equipment with plant and enterprise systems.
- Maintaining reliable data acquisition and control integration for manufacturing lines.
- Ensuring secure and well-documented processes for all integrations.
- Supporting MES, historian, analytics, and quality systems with trustworthy solutions.
What You Bring
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in operational technology or related field.
- Strong knowledge of OT protocols and standards such as Modbus, BACnet, OPC UA, etc.
- Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and historian systems integration.
- Proficiency in data acquisition and control system design and implementation.
- A proven track record of designing and implementing secure and reliable OT solutions.
More About TEKNIKOZ
TEKNIKOZ is a leading provider of innovative technology solutions, dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency in manufacturing environments. Our team comprises experienced professionals committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions that meet the unique needs of our clients.
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Working in Elyria, Ohio
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Elyria is Lorain County’s seat in Northeast Ohio, at the forks of the Black River. About 52,656 people lived there in 2020. It sits roughly 23 miles southwest of Cleveland in the metro area and hosts Lorain County Community College.
Ohio is a Midwestern state bordering Ontario, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan. See Ohio for statewide context.
Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is the 34th-largest state by area, at 44,825 sq mi (116,100 km2), and the seventh-most populous state, with a population of nearly 11.9 m
Note: US observes a public holiday on Sep 7 — Labour Day.
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 206,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Ohio: 7.2% below the national average — via BEA
Minimum wage in Ohio: $11.00/hr — via FRED
Real GDP per capita in Ohio: $61,709 — via FRED
Home prices in Ohio (year over year): +4.8% — via FRED
Median household income in Lorain County: $70,693 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Average commute time in Lorain County: 25 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most common commute in Lorain County: Drove Alone (78%) — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Households with home internet in Lorain County: 89% — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Nearby history: Soldiers and Sailors Monument, listed 1979 (13m away) — via National Register of Historic Places
Typical climate: average high 62°F / low 43°F year-round (summers around 83°F, winters around 23°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,058/mo · $1,279/mo — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 223m (732 ft)
Source: Wikipedia (state)
Expect questions on OT vs IT, industrial protocols, change control, and how you troubleshoot downtime without risking safety. Be ready with examples of root-cause work, vendor coordination, and documenting procedures for operators and engineers.
Best fit if you want hands-on OT support in a Lorain County manufacturing-area role with TEKNIKOZ, not remote work. Strong when you can bridge controls, networks, and plant operations.
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Listing facts
- Role Specialist – Operational Technology
- Employer Teknikoz
- Location Elyria, Ohio
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 23, 2026
- Apply by September 22, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (240 words)
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