Operational Technology Engineer

Waterleau Group is a globally recognized leader in water and wastewater treatment, committed to protecting our most precious natural resource—water. We specialize in managing the complete water cycle, offering sustainable solutions to industries and municipalities to reduce their water footprint.

We are seeking a highly motivated and data-driven Operational Technology (OT) Engineer to join our team. This role focuses on integrating Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) technologies, MQTT-based architectures, and data analytics to optimize water treatment processes. The ideal candidate will have a passion for industrial automation, networking, and data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain IIoT and MQTT communication architectures in water treatment environments.
• Develop and support OT infrastructure, including industrial networks, PLCs, SCADA systems, and edge devices.
• Integrate sensor data, industrial protocols, and cloud-based solutions to enhance data collection and visibility.
• Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and scalable OT systems.
• Optimize data acquisition, processing, and visualization for real-time analytics and decision-making.
• Troubleshoot and support existing OT systems, identifying and resolving communication or performance issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams to drive Industry 4.0 initiatives and digital transformation efforts.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimal bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Industrial Automation, or a related field.
• Knowledge of MQTT, OPC UA, Profinet, and other industrial communication protocols.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA systems, PLC programming, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with edge computing, cloud integration, and data analytics platforms.
• Understanding of cybersecurity best practices in OT environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Python, SQL, or other data-handling technologies is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, Node-RED, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI applications in industrial settings.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and microservices architecture.

Why Join Waterleau Group?

• Work at the forefront of water technology and digital transformation.
• Collaborate with a dynamic and passionate team of engineers and data professionals.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge IIoT and Industry 4.0 projects.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and career growth opportunities.

If you're an innovative problem solver who loves working with data, industrial automation, and cutting-edge technologies, we'd love to hear from you!