OT Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Support OT systems, incidents, service requests, and change management activities
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, OPC/PI, and industrial communication issues
• Work with Siemens environments including TIA Portal, WinCC, Step 7, and Step 5
• Support Siemens PLC systems and automation infrastructure
• Analyze PLC CPU and communication diagnostics
• Resolve software, firmware, configuration, and communication issues
• Perform firmware, memory, and module health checks
• Support OT patching, firmware upgrades, and software updates
• Restore system communication and perform recovery actions
• Support PLC programming modifications and control logic adjustments
• Configure and maintain HMI/SCADA applications
• Participate in commissioning, FAT, SAT, and validation activities
• Trace I/O and field signals using E&I drawings and technical documentation
• Perform OT backups, restore procedures, and disaster recovery support
• Execute and document changes according to QMS/GAMP 5 procedures
• Support OT cybersecurity, access control, and system hardening activities

Requirements

• Experience with OT, industrial automation, or control systems environments
• Strong knowledge of PLC and SCADA systems
• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC, and Step 7
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as OPC, PI, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Profibus
• Understanding of PLC CPUs, I/O modules, firmware, and diagnostics
• Experience with OT patching, backups, restore procedures, and change control
• Ability to read E&I drawings, loop diagrams, I/O lists, and network diagrams
• Experience in GMP/GxP or validated environments
• Understanding of GAMP 5 and QMS processes
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity concepts

Benefits

• Broad range of activities, tasks, and projects
• Flexible working conditions
• Vouchers (B-day, wedding, and new born surprise)
• Referral program
• Refreshments in the office
• Professional advancement opportunities
• Friendly and international working environment
• Company-sponsored events

About the Company

D-ploy is a leading IT and Engineering Solutions company with operations throughout the EMEA region and the USA, delivering innovative services to industry-leading clients.