OT & Automation Engineer

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with creativity and imagination, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 16,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. 
In China, our mission started more than 30 years ago. We built our success with high-quality products, high ethical standards, and humility. Now, from one our 14 innovative locations across the country, every day, your passion, your expertise, and your commitment to excellence will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.  

OT & Automation Engineer – Your future position?

As the OT & Automation Engineer of Fragrance & Beauty, you will be based in Changzhou and report to the Engineering Manager. You will be responsible for the maintenance, optimization, and security management of Operational Technology (OT) and E&IC & automation systems. Supports production automation projects to ensure high system reliability and security and enhances equipment operational efficiency and plant digitalization.

You will:

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize OT systems to ensure the stable performance of production E&IC facilities and automation systems (e.g., PCS7, SCADA, PLCs).
• Participate in the design, implementation, and commissioning of automation projects, including hardware configuration, software programming, system integration, and on-site debugging.
• Configure, maintain, and secure industrial networks (e.g., Profinet, EtherNet/IP, Modbus).
• Execute OT security strategies to ensure production network and data security.
• Maintain and update E&IC and automation system documentation, including program code, configuration parameters, network topology diagrams, and operational manuals.
• Support the configuration and operation of the GASI (Global Automated Systems Interface) system to enable bidirectional communication between equipment data and enterprise management systems.
• Lead the reliability continuous improvement of E&IC and automation system, as well as the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for E&IC and automation system failures and performance issues.
• Provide automation system training and technical guidance to maintenance team to enhance overall skill levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Project Engineering, IT, QC and Logistics) and / or cross-site teams to support automation and digitalization initiatives.
• Other tasks assigned by line manager.

You?

Are you skilled at dreaming up ideas or spotting how to make an impactful change? Can you share a vision and have the ability to execute on it? Are you someone who thrives being in a culture where you can express yourself in a creative team environment? Who wants to collaborate and learn together with teams who are as passionate as you are? Then come join us – and impact your world. 

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Automation, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in industrial automation system operation/maintenance or project implementation, preferably in process industries (chemical, food, flavour/fragrance).
• Experience with OT security or industrial network management is an advantage.
• Experience in team collaboration or project coordination is preferred.
• Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines
• Proficient in automation systems such as PCS7, Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC.
• Familiar with the GASI system architecture and its data interaction mechanisms with CMS/LCMS.
• Knowledgeable of OT security frameworks.
• Good command of English (written and spoken) for understanding technical manuals and documentation.
• Good command in MS Office and SAP basics

Our Benefits:

• Attractive package with benefits
• Commercial insurance
• Good opportunities for progressive learning and development
• A creative team environment that will inspire you

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.