OT Engineer

Rejoignez-nous. Nous accueillons toujours à bras ouverts les nouveaux talents, donc n’hésitez pas à postuler  L’ouverture est notre point fort. Ce n’est pas un hasard si notre nom What’s Cooking? contient un point d’interrogation. Nous sommes toujours curieux et ouverts pour de nouvelles idées. Donc oui, nous avons aussi envie d’apprendre à vous connaître. Êtes-vous aussi ouvert(e) d’esprit et entreprenant(e) que nous ? Dans ce cas, nous sommes impatients de faire votre connaissance. Postuler maintenant OT Engineer About The Position What Will You Do? As an OT Engineer, you will be responsible for defining, managing and maintaining the Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure and architecture across our international production sites. You will ensure the continuity, security and performance of our operational systems while supporting their integration into the wider IT environment. Reporting to the Operational Services Delivery Manager, you will work closely with different teams to support our production operations and contribute to the digitalisation of our manufacturing processes. Your Main Responsibilities Include
• Operational systems support: Support, evaluate and optimise operational systems, including Industry 4.0 and MES, to ensure their stability, availability and performance.
• Infrastructure monitoring & technical support: Proactively monitor infrastructure performance and capacity, resolve incidents, perform root-cause analysis and address recurring issues. Provide second-line technical support to the Service Desk and implement preventive improvements.
• OT infrastructure security: Implement security controls, standardised access protocols, system hardening, patches and remediation measures in line with established cybersecurity requirements and standards.
• Backup & disaster recovery: Manage backup infrastructure and restore capabilities, and execute and test disaster recovery procedures to ensure operational continuity.
• User support & training: Provide technical guidance, training and support to users, promoting best practices and ensuring the efficient use of operational systems.
• Production digitalisation: Support initiatives to digitalise production processes, identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to implementing technical solutions.
• System changes & upgrades: Perform changes, upgrades and extensions to operational systems to meet evolving business requirements and support new projects.
• OT architecture & documentation: Maintain technical documentation, guidelines and policies related to OT architecture to support system management and continuity.
• Knowledge sharing & continuous development: Stay informed about developments in OT, Industry 4.0 and IoT, and share technical knowledge and expertise within the System Engineer team. Who Are You? We are looking for a hands-on and solution-oriented OT Engineer who combines strong technical expertise with an analytical mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.
• You hold a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• You have 5 to 10 years of experience in Operational Technology, industrial systems or manufacturing IT.
• You have strong technical knowledge of operational technology systems, including MES.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and can diagnose complex technical issues, identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• You have an analytical mindset and can evaluate system performance, assess operational requirements and recommend improvements.
• You can independently configure, maintain and support operational systems within established standards and procedures.
• You have strong teamwork, collaboration and communication skills.
• You communicate confidently in English What's in it for you? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking, stable Belgian food group with international reach — a company where innovation meets craftsmanship.
• Welcoming team & open culture: Our colleagues are ready to welcome you with open arms. We believe in teamwork, a personal approach, and celebrating shared success.
• Growth & development:

We offer
you the opportunity to grow and become an expert in your role. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to develop yourself based on your strengths and interests.
• Attractive package: You can count on a competitive salary, complemented by a wide range of benefits. Who's What’s Cooking Group? We are a colourful family of food lovers who are eager to satisfy the appetite for conscious, daily meals. Being an innovative food group, we help people serve simple and tasty meals, like lasagne, pasta, pizza, world cuisine, plant-based and regional dishes. You may already know us from Come a casa®, but we also provide food services to professionals, including hotels or restaurants. For the past 75 years, we have looked at ways of making sustainable consumption a natural daily choice by serving simple and tasty food, prepared with attention to people and planet. We do this with our workforce of 1,650 colleagues, in our Belgian head office, our six industrial plants in Belgium, France, Poland and the UK, and our 5 sales offices. Questions about where your career is heading? You're in the right place Our company name is a question for a reason 😉 📩 Reach out to our Talent Team and we'll be happy to help. 📍HEADOFFICE & BELGIUM: orphee.vandegenachte@whatscooking.group 📍FRANCE Rennes: servane.miche@whatscooking.group 📍FRANCE Mézidon: colyne.osmont@whatscooking.group & laetitia.ronflet@whatscooking.group 📍UNITED KINGDOM: ukhr@whatscooking.group 📍POLAND: rekrutacja@whatscooking.group 📍REST OF EUROPE: orphee.vandegenachte@whatscooking.group