OT Engineer

Company
Our client is dairy cooperative with international presence, formed by dairy farmers in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. The company has a large product range including milk, yoghurts, baby and infant nutrition, cheese, butter and several locations in the Netherlands, serving global markets.

Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled OT Engineer to join our client’s automation team. In this role, you will support the maintenance and optimization of complex automation systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring smooth production processes and minimizing downtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve software-related issues within production automation systems.
• Implement corrective actions to fix system errors and improve overall performance.
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to execute maintenance tasks and projects.
• Train and support colleagues in the maintenance team.
• Maintain standards and documentation related to automation systems.
• Communicate effectively with operational teams to prioritize and manage ongoing issues and projects.
• Take responsibility for planning, scheduling, and monitoring your workload and resources, including budget considerations.

• HBO level education in Industrial Automation or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a technical, production environment (preferably process industry).
• Knowledge of automation systems such as Siemens PCS-7, Wonderware, Simatic IT, or FactoryLink/TI.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both spoken and written.
• A proactive, energetic, and results-oriented mindset, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Sociable and comfortable expressing opinions, with a mindset that embraces learning from mistakes.
• Well-organized and able to work structured, with capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to work on-site with occasional remote work (max. 1 day per week).

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