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Danone Foods, Inc. Automation & Operations Technology Engineer in Minster, Ohio
Automation & Operations Technology Engineer Job Locations US-OH-Minster | US-TX-Dallas | US-TX-Fort Worth | CA-QC-Boucherville ID 2025-16698 Number of People to Hire 1 Job Family Manufacturing Level of Experience Experienced Professionals Short Intro and About the Job Danone is seeking a bilingual French and English-speaking Automation & Operations Technology Engineer. Must have a background in Manufacturing Automation. They will lead Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity strategy and serve as the primary liaison between plant operations and regional/global IT and cybersecurity teams. This role supports both the Minster, Ohio and Boucherville, Quebec manufacturing facilities. Open to candidates who are willing to relocate to either of these locations. The ideal candidate will ensure the security, reliability, and continuous improvement of industrial automation systems while aligning with Danone's global cybersecurity standards. This is a hands-on, on-site role requiring regular travel (30-40%) and flexibility for on-call support. Key Responsibilities Cybersecurity Leadership Implement and enforce Danone's global OT cybersecurity policies and standards. Monitor and manage cybersecurity tools (e.g., Claroty, Hackuity, Qualys, Firewalls, BeyondTrust, FactoryTalk Security). Conduct daily health checks and monitor alerts to mitigate threats and manage vulnerabilities. Manage remote and wireless vendor access to OT systems. Lead incident response and recovery efforts during cybersecurity events. Report KPIs and high-priority incidents to plant and regional leadership. Automation & Systems Management Maintain and improve industrial automation systems (hardware, SCADA, databases, networks). Support legacy system migrations and manage hardware/software obsolescence. Maintain architecture drawings and network monitoring tools (HiVision, PRTG). Organize and execute patching campaigns in coordination with infrastructure teams. Develop master plans for industrial networking and application roadmaps. Collaboration & Compliance Partner with operations and engineering teams to ensure compliance with cybersecurity and automation standards. Participate in audits and maintain documentation. Share best practices across Danone North America. Facilitate meetings with IT teams to improve system performance and reliability. About You Qualifications Required: 5+ years of experience in automation in a manufacturing environment. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. Strong knowledge of: OT cybersecurity program management (preferred) Industrial networking protocols (OPC-UA, Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP, IO-Link, AS-i) PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider) Microsoft Office and server environments AutoCAD and Microsoft Visio Basic electrical knowledge (24VDC, 120VAC, 480VAC systems) Experience with IT/OT network segregation (Purdue model) preferred Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills Fluent in French and English (Required) Preferred: Experience with SCADA/HMI systems (Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE/ME) Familiarity with SQL and programming languages Cybersecurity certifications (e.g., ISA/IEC 62443) Additional Requirements Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and work extended hours as needed Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (30-40%) Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and off-shifts during special projects About Us, We offer and What's next At Danone North America, you'll work with some of the best-known food