OT Engineer

What's Cooking Group; Sint-Denijs-Westrem; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming team

Growth opportunities

Competitive benefits

Job summary

What's Cooking Group is seeking an OT Engineer to define, manage and maintain the OT infrastructure across its international production sites. You will ensure continuity, security and performance of operational systems while integrating them into the wider IT environment.

Reporting to the Operational Services Delivery Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production operations and drive digitalisation of manufacturing processes, including system changes and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in Operational Technology, industrial systems or manufacturing IT.
• Strong knowledge of OT systems including MES.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to diagnose complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Operational systems support for OT, Industry 4.0 and MES to ensure stability, availability and performance.
• Monitor infrastructure performance, resolve incidents, perform root-cause analysis, provide second-line support.
• Implement security controls, access protocols, system hardening, patches and remediation.

Skills

OT Engineering

Industrial IT

Problem Solving

Analytical Mindset

English Proficiency

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Industrial Engineering

Tools

MES

Job description

We always have a place at the table for new talent, so won't you join us? Our name, What's Cooking?, is followed by a question mark because we are always curious and open to new ideas. So yes, we are also curious to learn more about you.

Are you just as open-minded and enterprising as we are? In that case, we look forward to getting to know you/meeting you.

As an OT Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, managing and maintaining the Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and architecture across our international production sites. You will ensure the continuity, security and performance of our operational systems while supporting their integration into the wider IT environment.

Reporting to the Operational Services Delivery Manager, you will work closely with different teams to support our production operations and contribute to the digitalisation of our manufacturing processes.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Operational systems support: Support, evaluate and optimise operational systems, including Industry 4.0 and MES, to ensure their stability, availability and performance.
• Infrastructure monitoring & technical support: Proactively monitor infrastructure performance and capacity, resolve incidents, perform root-cause analysis and address recurring issues. Provide second-line technical support to the Service Desk and implement preventive improvements.
• OT infrastructure security: Implement security controls, standardised access protocols, system hardening, patches and remediation measures in line with established cybersecurity requirements and standards.
• Backup & disaster recovery: Manage backup infrastructure and restore capabilities, and execute and test disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity.
• User support & training: Provide technical guidance, training and support to users, promoting best practices and ensuring the efficient use of operational systems.
• Production digitalisation: Support initiatives to digitalise production processes, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to implementing technical solutions.
• System changes & upgrades: Perform changes, upgrades and extensions to operational systems to meet evolving business requirements and support new projects.
• OT architecture & documentation: Maintain technical documentation, guidelines and policies related to OT architecture to support system management and continuity.
• Knowledge sharing & continuous development: Stay informed about developments in OT, Industry 4.0 and IoT, and share technical knowledge and expertise within the System Engineer team.

Who Are You? We are looking for a hands‑on and solution‑oriented OT Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with an analytical mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• You have 5 to 10 years of experience in Operational Technology, industrial systems or manufacturing IT.
• You have strong technical knowledge of operational technology systems, including MES.
• You have strong problem‑solving skills and can diagnose complex technical issues, identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• You have strong analytical mindset and can evaluate system performance, assess operational requirements and recommend improvements.
• You can independently configure, maintain and support operational systems within established standards and procedures.
• You have strong teamwork, collaboration and communication skills.
• You communicate confidently in English

What's in it for you?

You’ll be joining a forward‑thinking, stable Belgian food group with international reach - a company where innovation meets craftsmanship.

• Welcoming team & open culture: Our colleagues are ready to welcome you with open arms. We believe in teamwork, a personal approach, and celebrating shared success.
• Growth & development: We offer you the opportunity to grow and become an expert in your role. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to develop yourself based on your strengths and interests.
• Attractive package: You can count on a competitive salary, complemented by a wide range of benefits.

Who's What's Cooking Group?

We are a colourful family of food lovers who are eager to satisfy the appetite for conscious, daily meals. Being an innovative food group, we help people serve simple and tasty meals, like lasagne, pasta, pizza, world cuisine, plant‑based and regional dishes. You may already know us from Come a casa®, but we also provide food services to professionals, including hotels or restaurants.

For the past 75 years, we have looked at ways of making sustainable consumption a natural daily choice by serving simple and tasty food, prepared with attention to people and planet. We do this with our workforce of 1,650 colleagues, in our Belgian head office, our six industrial plants in Belgium, France, Poland and the UK, and our 5 sales offices.