Operational Technology Engineer

Company: Our client is a large, international manufacturer operating a highly automated production site. The organization combines a strong engineering culture with a practical, hands-on environment close to operations, where reliability, continuous improvement, and safe production are key. The site works with complex OT/automation landscapes and invests in standards, training, and long-term capability building.

Job Description: We are looking for an Operational Technology Engineer to support and improve automation and OT systems within a busy production environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting software-related issues, implementing corrective changes, and driving structural improvements to reduce downtime and optimize production. The Operational Technology Support Engineer works closely with Operations and Maintenance, takes ownership of priorities, and helps coordinate engineering capacity to ensure the right expertise is applied to the right problems.

Responsibilities: Diagnose and resolve software-related disruptions in the production environment to minimize downtime; implement corrective changes to address recurring system errors and stabilize OT applications; identify root causes and deliver structural improvements; work with multiple automation/OT platforms and interfaces; coordinate activities within the OT/engineering group; maintain and safeguard OT standards, documentation, and ways of working; train, guide, and support colleagues; maintain close contact with Operations; support planning and cost awareness.

Requirements: Completed higher professional education (HBO) degree, ideally in Industrial Automation or a related field; at least 3 years of relevant experience in a technical production environment (process industry experience is preferred); hands-on experience with industrial automation/OT systems (e.g., Siemens PCS 7, SCADA/Historian solutions, MES-related applications); strong problem-solving skills; proactive, ownership-driven mindset; good communication skills; good command of Dutch and English.

Other Information: The Operational Technology Engineer will work mostly on-site, close to the installations and day-to-day production reality, in a team environment where behavior, initiative, and collaboration are considered as important as technical capability.