OT - Automation Engineer M - F H/F Novonesis

As the plant OT Automation Engineer, you will be the site's OT focal point for automation, industrial infrastructure and cyber security topics.

You will drive the deployment of the Group's OT Security Program and be responsible for the reliable operation of OT infrastructures and the plant's control systems, directly contributing to performance, safety and production continuity.



Your future team:



You will join the Technical Services team at the Arpajon plant, acting as an interface between local operational teams (Production, Maintenance, QHSE) and global Engineering and IT/OT teams.

On a daytoday basis, you will work closely with our ABB specialist and will, over time, become their backup on the site's control system.



In this role, you will have an impact on:

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Securing the site's OT systems by applying Group OT security standards.

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Ensuring the availability and resilience of the plant's control systems and associated OT infrastructures.

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Preparing the site for future challenges in industrial cyber security.



Your main responsibilities:

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Operate, maintain and further develop the site's OT infrastructures and systems (servers, operator workstations, networks, Active Directory environments, remote access, etc.).

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Manage industrial interfaces and communication protocols (OPC UA, etc.) as well as process data historian tools.

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Lead the deployment and implementation of IT/OT cyber security initiatives at site level (network segmentation, firewalls, monitoring, access management, backup/restore, incident response plans, etc.).

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Support the ABB specialist in maintaining the control system in operational condition (diagnosis and resolution of incidents, modifications, participation in projects, etc.).



Your profile:

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Engineering degree in Automation, Electrical/Electrotechnical Engineering, Industrial IT or a similar field, or an experienced automation technician background.

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Proven experience (ideally 5 years) in industrial automation/control systems in a process environment (chemicals, pharma, food, or similar).

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Significant experience in similar IT/OT functions.

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Experience in project management.

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Solid skills in industrial networks and OT cyber security best practices; familiarity with standards such as IEC 62443 would be an advantage.

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Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, etc.), historians and ideally ABB systems (800xA, AC450, AC800M); otherwise, strong motivation to learn them.

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Fluent in French; professional and technical English to interact with global teams and suppliers.

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Analytical and problem solving mindset; ability to work and communicate across functions; driver of change, eager to grow in a fast evolving environment.