IT/OT Integration Engineer

IT/OT Integration Engineer

We are looking for an IT/OT Integration Engineer to join our manufacturing site in Portugal (Felgueiras) and become a key player in the stability, integration, and digital evolution of our production systems.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of Manufacturing, OT, and IT, supporting daily operations while integrating global MES and OT solutions into a real, high-paced production environment. Will collaborate with Production, Engineering, IT, and Global OT teams, and have direct impact on efficiency, reliability, and digitalization of the plant.

This is a hands-on, on-site, high-impact role with exposure to modern industrial technologies, global projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing

- Support and maintain manufacturing OT and MES systems
- Act as the local IT/OT integration reference for the production site
- Support Production Technicians and Process Engineers in daily operations
- Integrate new machines and production lines into existing OT/MES environments
- Participate in and drive IT/OT and digitalization projects, locally and globally
- Configure and support HMI systems, industrial networks, and OT switches
- Monitor system performance, identify inefficiencies, and propose improvements
- Create documentation and deliver OT-related training to local teams

What We’re Looking For

- Background in Automation, Electrical, Computer Engineering, or similar
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, industrial IT, or OT environments
- Strong hands-on experience with MES and OT systems
- Knowledge of SCADA / ICS systems (Rockwell)
- Understanding of industrial networks, servers, domains, and Active Directory
- Experience with FactoryTalk / RSLinx, OPC, SQL, Windows Server
- Comfortable working close to production and solving real-time issues
- Good communication skills and ability to work across teams
- Portuguese and English level B2 or higher
- Willingness to travel internationally (especially during the first year for training)

Nice to Have

• PLC knowledge (Rockwell / Siemens / Bechoff)
• Cybersecurity standards (IEC 62443, NIST, ISO 27001)
• Virtualization (vSphere)
•  CCNA or interest in networking

Why Join Us

- Work in a globally connected manufacturing environment
- Be part of real factory digitalization projects
- Grow your skills across IT, OT, MES, and automation
- Collaborate with international teams and modern technologies
- Make a visible impact on production efficiency and system reliability

Pursuing an ambitious growth agenda, Coloplast develops and markets products and services that make life easier for people with intimate healthcare needs. Employing about 16.000 people and with products available in more than 143 countries, we are one of the world´s leading medical device companies. We are constantly growing our business and always looking for new ways to move forward – we explore, learn and look for new ways of doing things.

Coloplast is committed to being an inclusive organization, where people bring their differences to work each day, fulfil their potential and have a strong sense of belonging because – and not despite – of their differences. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, age, race, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious belief or physical ability.

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