OT Solution Architect (Remote)

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Position Overview:

The Solution Architect is accountable for defining and owning the architecture strategy and multi‑year technology roadmap for a specific product. This role leads the development of the product's conceptual and logical architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and aligned with enterprise standards and business objectives. Acting as the primary architectural authority for the product, the Solution Architect partners closely with product management, engineering, security, and infrastructure teams to translate business capabilities into cohesive technology designs. The role provides architectural direction throughout the product lifecycle, guiding solution decisions, governing adherence to standards, and identifying opportunities to modernize platforms, reduce technical debt, and enable future innovation. Key Responsibilities Architect end-to-end solutions integrating PLCs, SCADA, MES, ERP, WMS, and analytics platforms. Design and standardize multi-site manufacturing system architectures. Lead technical design for MES implementations including TrakSYS and

AVEVA MES.

Integrate industrial automation platforms including Rockwell Automation (FactoryTalk suite) and other major OEM systems. Design architecture involving SCADA platforms such as AVEVA System Platform and related HMI systems. Develop integration strategies leveraging

OPC UA, MQTT, REST

APIs, and message brokers. Define secure industrial network architectures aligned with the Purdue Model and ISA-95. Lead data architecture design including historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI System) and enterprise data platforms. Ensure alignment with OT cybersecurity standards including network segmentation, firewalls, remote access, and zero-trust principles. Partner with Controls Engineering, Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Application teams to deliver cohesive solutions. Provide technical governance and architectural oversight for plant-level initiatives. Required Qualifications Bachelors Degree 8-10 years experience in manufacturing IT/OT architecture or industrial automation. Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (e.g., ControlLogix, CompactLogix, Siemens S7) Strong knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems. Experience implementing or supporting MES platforms such as TrakSYS or

AVEVA MES.

Experience integrating industrial systems with ERP platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Deep understanding of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP) Experience designing hybrid architectures (edge, on-prem, and cloud) Familiarity with industrial data historians and real-time data streaming architectures. Knowledge of OT cybersecurity frameworks and industrial DMZ design. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills needed to translate business requirements into technical solutions. #LI-NP2 McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, McCormick does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.

Base Salary:

$103,520

• $181,150 Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer.

This position is also eligible to participate in McCormick's Incentive Bonus (MIB) Plan. In addition to a competitive compensation package, permanent employees of McCormick are eligible for our extensive Total Rewards programs that include

• Comprehensive health plans covering medical, vision, dental, life and disability benefits
• Family-friendly benefits such as paid parental leave, fertility benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and caregiver support
• Retirement and investment programs including 401(k) and profit-sharing plans