OT Infrastructure & Automation Engineer

AB InBev; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

AB InBev in Belgium seeks an Automation/OT engineer to manage, optimize, and secure the OT infrastructure within our production environment.

You will support all departments, handle PLCs, SCADA systems, data collection, cybersecurity, backups, and reporting, collaborating with IT and operations to ensure reliability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Automation or equivalent through experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in OT/Automation environments.
• Knowledge of PLCs, industrial networks, SQL databases, and Microsoft Excel/VBA.
• Understanding OT/IT integration and data collection.

Responsabilités

• Oversee operational management of the entire OT infrastructure including networks, servers, databases, and data storage.
• Support SCADA, historian, and automation systems (e.g., Kepware, iFIX, WinCC) across the production environment.
• Manage backups for PLCs, SCADA systems, SQL, and offline data.
• Develop and support internal reporting to optimise operations.

Connaissances

PLCs

Industrial networks

SQL databases

Microsoft Office

OT/IT integration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Automation

Outils

Kepware

iFIX

WinCC

Novotek

Versiondog

Description du poste

Seniority Level:

Purpose of the job:

You are reporting into the Technical Services Manager. You are responsible for the operational management, optimization, and security of the entire OT infrastructure within the production environment. You support all departments and play a key role in ensuring continuity, cybersecurity, data availability, and automation.

Your main challenges are:

• Operational management of the entire OT infrastructure:

  • OT networks (wired & wireless, including logistics)
  • OT servers (physical & virtualized)
  • Windows Server infrastructure (DCs, DHCP, DNS)
  • Databases and data storage
  • Installation, management, and maintenance of OT servers (Windows & OT software)

• Management and support of systems such as:

  • SCADA (Brewing)
  • iHistorian, FTHistorian, VantagePoint
  • Kepware, iFIX LC7/LK5, WinCC
  • Darwin, Powerplant, WMS, Protrack, YMS, LMS, UMS, ION
  • IDAS, GPRS, RPB systems, Novotek Messenger, Novotek Report Plus, Versiondog
  • Document share folders and TV screen infrastructure
    Data, Back-ups & reporting

• Data collection and support for operational monitoring

• Management of backups (PLC / SCADA / SQL / offline) using tools such as Acronis and Veeam

• Development and support of internal reporting to support operations

• (excluding Sigma, E&F, Quality, and packaging inspection machines – only Sigma is excluded)

PLC & Automation

• Knowledge and management of PLCs, networks, and SQL databases
• Management of PLC changes via Versiondog
• Management of Siemens environments:
  • Installations
  • Updates
  • FieldPGs and PC Tools
• Technical support for automation projects
• Support for VPO and GOPs Control & Automation

Cybersecurity & Compliance

• OT Cybersecurity support:
  • Collaboration with the SOC team (Global IT/OT)
  • Installation and management of antivirus software
  • Incident support
  • NIS2-related activities
• Link between IT and OT security

Support & Collaboration

• Support for:
  • IT/OSS (Sigma, Bluebox, …)
  • All departments regarding OT
  • External support partners
• Support of KPIs for all departments
• Support of the PDCA methodology
• Support of CoB automation
• Support for the automation skill matrix (OT)

Optimization & Improvements

• Initiating and implementing improvement projects and standardization within the OT infrastructure
• Monitoring cost efficiency of the OT infrastructure
• Management and follow-up of energy measurements (RSG, ION, …)

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Automation or equivalent through experience.

Experience: 1-3 years

Technical competencies: (Job related)

PLCs

Industrial networks

SQL databases

Microsoft Office (Excel, VBA)

OT/IT integration