Danone is seeking an experienced Automation & Operations Technology Engineer to 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.

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.