IT/OT Project Engineer

Company details

A company of Belgian origin, Lutosa has been active for over 40 years in the production of frozen and chilled French fries, frozen potato specialties, and dehydrated potato flakes. With 1,200 employees across two production sites, we export 94% of our production to 136 countries through a network of 24 subsidiaries and sales offices.

Working at Lutosa means joining an internationally oriented company while maintaining a family spirit, where innovation and excellence are at the heart of our ambitions.

Job Details

Function

As an IT/OT Engineer, you are responsible for the management, support, and development of industrial automation systems and IT/OT infrastructures, in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Executing and managing IT/OT-oriented projects professionally, in close collaboration with the existing IT/OT team, and aligned with current architecture, manufacturing, and business processes.

• Assisting in the implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of IT/OT systems, including networks and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), up to full industrial IT/OT systems.

• Contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of various SCADA applications (FactoryTalk, Siemens WinCC, OPC, OSIsoft PI, etc.) as well as MES/MOM apps, Intrion, LIMS, flow management systems, etc.

• Demonstrating the ability to resolve IT/OT issues and provide sustainable solutions.

• Collaborating with, training, and supporting people across various related departments.

• Monitoring and supporting automation and digitalization projects, including deployment and improvement of automated reporting and dashboards.

• Participating in continuous improvement projects and supervising program modifications for existing facilities/applications.

• Fostering a collaborative environment, involving both internal and external resources (vendors/consultants).

Profile

• Education: Industrial or civil engineer with a specialization in automation, electromechanics, and IT.
• Required experience: Proven experience in direct or indirect support to control systems (PLC, MES, PI, etc.) and automation.
• Basic knowledge of network infrastructure, active network components, virtualization, and OEM system integration.

Offer

• A strategic role within a fast-growing and recognized company in its sector.

• A stimulating work environment with dynamic and passionate teams.

• An attractive salary package including competitive benefits.

• Training and career development opportunities within the McCain group.

Languages

Languages: Dutch and/or French, and fluency in English is essential.