OT Automation Engineer Intern — FMCG Innovation

Müller UK & Ireland; Market Drayton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Müller UK & Ireland invites applications for an Automation Operation Technology (OT) Engineer Intern in Market Drayton, Shropshire. This 13-month fixed term placement starts July 2027, with hours 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, within the Automation department to design, maintain and secure OT systems.

The role emphasizes gaining hands-on experience in OT engineering, cybersecurity, and project delivery in a fast-paced FMCG environment, with a focus on safe, reliable industrial operations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant degree with strong potential to achieve 2:1 or above.
• Interest in automation and OT within FMCG/manufacturing.
• Willingness to learn cybersecurity practices in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in OT cybersecurity practices and regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to asset inventory for ICS and resilience planning.
• Support OT hardware/software implementation and connectivity to infrastructure.
• Provide technical/operational support for OT systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to deliver secure OT configurations and maintenance.

Skills

OT Engineering

ICS knowledge

Cybersecurity awareness

Network diagraming

OT systems

Security requirements

OT projects

Collaboration

Education

University student (2:1+)

Tools

IEC 62443 familiarity

NIS2 familiarity

Networking tools

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland invites applications for an Automation Operation Technology (OT) Engineer Intern in Market Drayton, Shropshire. This 13-month fixed term placement starts July 2027, with hours 8am-4pm, Monday to Friday, within the Automation department to design, maintain and secure OT systems.

The role emphasizes gaining hands-on experience in OT engineering, cybersecurity, and project delivery in a fast-paced FMCG environment, with a focus on safe, reliable industrial operations.