OT & Automation Engineer | Digital Plant Transformation

CyberNorth; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Income protection

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discount

Flexible benefits: GymFlex

Job summary

AkzoNobel is seeking an experienced OT & Automation Engineer in Felling, Gateshead to drive digital transformation across a highly automated manufacturing site. You will maintain and enhance Industrial Control Systems, lead automation projects, and strengthen cyber security across operations.

Reporting to the EC&I Lead, you will collaborate with IT, engineering and regional digital teams, manage contractors, and ensure safe, reliable performance of plant processes while delivering continuous

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Electronics, Industrial Control, Automation Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience maintaining Industrial Control Systems in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot and improve Industrial Control Systems (PLCs, SCADA and associated equipment).
• Support automation and digital transformation projects across the site.
• Develop and maintain ICS network architecture, software backups and business continuity plans.
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to design and implement automation solutions.
• Act as Site Cyber Security Officer, ensuring OT cyber security standards and policies are implemented.
• Carry out cyber security risk and vulnerability assessments for ICS.
• Support functional safety activities including HAZOP studies and process safety management.
• Manage third-party contractors and collaborate with IT, engineering and regional digital teams.
• Provide technical expertise to improve reliability, efficiency and plant performance.

Skills

PLCs

SCADA

OT cyber security

Industrial networks

Project management

Stakeholder management

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Electronics or Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Honeywell

ABB

Job description

AkzoNobel is seeking an experienced OT & Automation Engineer in Felling, Gateshead to drive digital transformation across a highly automated manufacturing site. You will maintain and enhance Industrial Control Systems, lead automation projects, and strengthen cyber security across operations.

Reporting to the EC&I Lead, you will collaborate with IT, engineering and regional digital teams, manage contractors, and ensure safe, reliable performance of plant processes while delivering continuous