Automation Engineer

Balazs; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Liquide is seeking an Automation Engineer to bridge operations, automation infrastructure and digital security. You will own IT/OT modernization projects across Rozenburg and Pernis sites, collaborating with local engineering teams and shaping strategy for Benelux.

The role emphasizes cybersecurity, policy alignment, and hands-on support for process controls and HMI configuration. Dutch and English fluency are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with DCS/PLC environments from industrial settings.
• Familiarity with IT/OT convergence and OT cybersecurity.
• Ability to translate IT/OT requirements to operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT/OT roadmap development and deployment.
• Revamp legacy control systems and obsolete OT hardware.
• Support NIS2/Cbw compliance across Benelux sites.
• Oversee IT/OT changes and OT asset lifecycle.
• Coordinate cybersecurity measures across DCS/PLC environments.

Skills

DCS/PLC experience

IT/OT knowledge

Cybersecurity focus

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Hoe zal je bijdragen en groeien in deze functie? As an Automation Engineer, you will serve as the strategic and technical bridge between industrial plant operations, automation infrastructure, and digital security. Operating within the Operations Support Team, your mission is to modernize legacy control systems, drive the IT/OT technology roadmap, and support our industrial operations to comply with emerging European cybersecurity standards (NIS2). You will take technical ownership of system revamp initiatives across our Rozenburg and Pernis sites, while collaborating with local engineering teams and supporting long-term strategy across other sites in the Benelux. While the role is focused on the IT/OT landscape, you will also have the opportunity to provide support with small process control changes based on your interest and development goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate the deployment of an IT/OT roadmap
• Drive the revamping of obsolete control systems and legacy OT hardware
• Support the NIS2/Cbw compliance trajectory for all ALBI Benelux sites

Core Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact and support for all IT/OT changes within the organization
• Manage the lifecycle of OT assets, focusing on the identification and replacement of obsolete components
• Participate in FAT/SAT for new OT infrastructure and software integrations
• Implementation of cybersecurity measures (MFA, network segregation, logging) across DCS/PLC environments
• Coordinate with cluster teams for global cybersecurity policy alignment
• Assist with small process control logic adjustments and HMI configuration as needed by the site

Ben jij de juiste persoon voor deze functie?

• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Experience with DCS/PLC environments (e.g., Yokogawa, Foxboro, Siemens)
• Knowledge of asset management and lifecycle planning for industrial hardware
• Digital Resilience Mindset: Passionate about cybersecurity and the protection of critical infrastructure
• Collaborative Communicator: Able to translate complex technical IT/OT requirements to operational stakeholders
• Understanding of NIS2, Cbw, and IEC-62443 frameworks or willing to learn it
• Proficiency in OT networking, firewalls, and secure system architectures

Bij Air Liquide zetten we ons in om een diverse en inclusieve werkplek op te bouwen die de diversiteit van onze werknemers, onze klanten, patiënten, belanghebbenden in de gemeenschap en culturen over de hele wereld omarmt. Wij verwelkomen en overwegen sollicitaties van alle gekwalificeerde kandidaten, ongeacht hun achtergrond. We zijn ervan overtuigd dat een diverse organisatie mensen de kans biedt om hun talent te uiten, zowel individueel als collectief, en dat het ons vermogen om te innoveren bevordert door onze grondbeginselen na te leven, te handelen voor ons succes en een boeiende omgeving te creëren in een veranderende wereld.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment. Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!