Yokogawa Automation Manager (M/F/D)

DSJ Global; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Partial remote working

Ongoing training

Competitive salary

Job summary

DSJ Global client, a global manufacturer of specialty ingredients, seeks a DCS & OT Team Lead to own process control and OT while leading a team of DCS engineers. You will interface with Automation, Production, Engineering, IT and Cybersecurity to drive standards and investment projects.

Responsibilities include guiding DCS/OT capabilities, coordinating vendors, and shaping long-term automation roadmaps with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Several years in process automation or industrial OT environments.
• Proven leadership of teams or technical projects.
• Strong communication with stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, or food/pharma sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead DCS engineers and automation specialists and mentor the team.
• Oversee external contractors; manage service partners.
• Drive OT cybersecurity and site standards compliance.
• Develop roadmaps for process control and OT infrastructure.

Skills

Leadership

DCS & OT

Stakeholder management

Automation engineering

Cybersecurity

Windows Server

Industrial OT

Yokogawa CENTUM VP

Education

Electrical Engineering

Automation Engineering

Computer Science

IT or related discipline

Tools

Yokogawa CENTUM VP

Windows Server

Active Directory

virtualization

Job description

Our client is a globally active manufacturer of specialty ingredients serving industries including food, fermentation, nutrition and life sciences. Operating as part of a large international group whilst maintaining significant local autonomy, the business offers the agility and influence of a standalone site alongside the stability and investment capability of a global organisation.

As DCS & OT Team Lead, you will take ownership of the site's process control and operational technology environment, leading a team of DCS specialists whilst acting as the key interface between Automation, Production, Engineering, OT, IT and Cybersecurity. This is a highly visible leadership position where you will drive technical standards, support investment projects and help shape the future automation and OT strategy of the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and coordinate a team of DCS engineers and automation specialists
• Manage and oversee external contractors, vendors and service partners
• Act as the primary escalation point for DCS and OT-related activities
• Support the development of technical capabilities, standards and best practices across the team
• Foster collaboration between Automation, Operations, Engineering, HSE and IT functions

Process Control & Automation

• Own the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Yokogawa CENTUM VP DCS platform
• Provide strategic direction for plant-wide process control systems
• Ensure high system availability, reliability and performance across production operations
• Drive standardisation and optimisation of automation systems and architectures
• Support the integration of production data and remote I/O systems

OT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity

• Oversee OT infrastructure including Windows Server environments, Active Directory and virtualised platforms
• Lead initiatives to strengthen OT cybersecurity and ensure compliance with site standards
• Support the implementation of Industry 4.0, IIoT and digitalisation projects
• Coordinate OT-related support activities and system upgrades

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as the DCS and OT lead for automation, expansion and capital investment projects
• Develop long-term roadmaps for process control and OT infrastructure
• Work closely with senior stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Contribute to site automation, digitalisation and cybersecurity strategies

Your Profile

Leadership & Experience

• Several years of experience within process automation, process control or industrial OT environments
• Previous experience leading teams, coordinating specialists or managing technical projects
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience working within manufacturing, process industries, chemicals, food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology or related sectors

Technical Background

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, IT or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of DCS platforms, ideally Yokogawa CENTUM VP
• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, process control architectures and production systems
• Experience with Windows Server environments, virtualisation technologies and OT infrastructure
• Understanding of OT cybersecurity principles and modern industrial networking

Personal Qualities

• Natural leader with a collaborative and coaching mindset
• Structured, pragmatic and solution-oriented approach
• Comfortable balancing strategic initiatives with operational priorities
• High level of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement focus

What Our Client Offers

• Leadership role with significant influence over automation and OT strategy
• Opportunity to manage and develop a specialist technical team
• Long-term career prospects within a financially strong international organisation
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements and partial remote working options
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Modern manufacturing site with strong investment plans and cutting-edge technology