automation engineer.

We are looking for an Automation OT Engineer to join a dynamic industrial environment and support the evolution of Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure, cybersecurity, and automation systems.

You will play a key role in both project delivery and operational support, contributing to system upgrades, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of industrial IT/OT environments.

As part of the Automation team, you will provide technical expertise and support across OT infrastructure, ensuring system reliability, security, and compliance within a regulated environment.

You will be involved in system upgrades, data management, and automation projects, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Project & Coordination (?50%)

• Manage and contribute to automation and OT-related projects

• Support system lifecycle activities (upgrades, migrations, improvements)

• Define and implement data management strategies for new equipment

• Contribute to technical design, specifications, and documentation

 IT/OT Operations (?40%)

• Provide technical support for OT infrastructure and systems

• Manage and maintain virtualized environments (VMware)

• Support network architecture (routing, VLANs, firewalls, industrial networks)

• Ensure cybersecurity compliance and patch management (Windows/Linux)

• Support database environments (Oracle, MS SQL)

Training & Administration (?10%)

• Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing to internal teams

• Support documentation, reporting, and administrative tasks

Required:

• Degree in Industrial IT / Automation / OT or equivalent

• ~5 years of experience in industrial environments (pharma, chemical, food or similar)

• Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment

• Strong understanding of change control and validation processes

• Experience in project management within OT/automation environments

Technical Skills:

• OT lifecycle management and system upgrades (Windows, Linux)

• Virtualization: VMware vSphere / ESXi

• Industrial IT/OT architecture (networks, VLANs, routing, firewalls)

• Industrial protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP)

• Databases: Oracle, MS SQL

• Cybersecurity in industrial environments

• Patch management processes

• SCADA / HMI systems and communication protocols

• Data management concepts and architecture

Languages:

• French: Fluent

• English: Professional / technical

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

• Structured, methodical, and detail-oriented approach

• Team player with strong communication skills

• Autonomous, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset

• Curiosity for new technologies and continuous learning

You will work closely with:

• IT teams

• Manufacturing and engineering teams

• Quality and validation departments

• External vendors and suppliers

• Support change control processes and technical implementations

• Review and validate technical documentation

• Contribute to audits and compliance activities

• Stay up to date with industry standards and best practices (e.g. GAMP)