# IT-OT Project Engineer at Ubique Systems in Victoria,…

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# IT-OT Project Engineer

Ubique Systems 

** Victoria, Australia ** Full Time ** Engineering Jobs ** Australia ** New

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## Job Description

We are seeking an experienced **IT-OT Project Engineer** to support the delivery of industrial technology, automation, and manufacturing improvement projects across our site operations.

The role will sit at the intersection of **IT and Operational Technology (OT)**, with responsibility for OT architecture and cybersecurity, PLC/SCADA systems, industrial network integration, process capacity improvement, and factory optimization.

A key priority will be supporting the site's transition toward greater **independence from legacy Saputo systems**, ensuring robust, secure, scalable, and maintainable technology solutions are implemented without compromising production performance or food safety.

This is a highly hands-on role requiring strong project delivery and commissioning capability, with the ability to work effectively in a live manufacturing environment and coordinate internal teams, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

### Key Responsibilities

- Develop, implement, and maintain robust OT architectures aligned with site and corporate standards.
- Support OT cybersecurity initiatives, including network segmentation, access control, system hardening, backups, and lifecycle management.
- Identify and manage OT risks associated with legacy systems, connectivity, obsolescence, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
- Support the development of standards and governance for industrial automation and OT infrastructure.
- Lead or support the integration of PLC, SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, drives, and industrial control systems.
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot industrial Ethernet and other manufacturing network infrastructure.
- Coordinate interfaces between automation systems and enterprise IT platforms.
- Ensure new equipment and systems are effectively integrated into existing production environments.
- Support system upgrades, migrations, modifications, and technology replacement projects.
- Manage engineering projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, handover, and close-out.
- Develop project scopes, technical specifications, schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
- Coordinate contractors, system integrators, equipment suppliers, and internal engineering teams.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required technical and operational standards.
- Lead site acceptance testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance verification.

### Process Capacity & Factory Optimization

- Identify opportunities to improve production capacity, equipment reliability, process efficiency, and overall factory performance.
- Use production and process data to identify constraints, losses, and improvement opportunities.
- Work closely with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to implement practical improvements.
- Support automation and digital solutions that improve visibility, control, productivity, and decision-making.
- Ensure improvement projects deliver measurable operational benefits.

### Saputo Legacy System Independence

- Support the identification, assessment, and replacement of legacy systems and technologies associated with Saputo.
- Develop pragmatic migration and transition strategies that minimize operational risk and production disruption.
- Ensure new solutions are appropriately documented, supported, and aligned with the organization's future IT/OT architecture.
- Build internal capability and knowledge to reduce reliance on legacy platforms, systems, and external dependencies.

### Key Skills & Experience

- Proven experience in IT/OT, industrial automation, controls, manufacturing engineering, or project engineering.
- Strong understanding of OT architecture and industrial cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience with PLCs, SCADA/HMI systems, industrial networks, and automation integration.
- Demonstrated experience delivering projects in a live manufacturing environment.
- Strong site installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and start-up experience.
- Proven ability to manage projects from concept through implementation and handover.
- Experience working with contractors, system integrators, OEMs, and engineering service providers.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to translate business and operational requirements into practical technical solutions.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.
- Experience managing multiple priorities while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and production continuity.

### Preferred Experience

Experience in **food, dairy, beverage, FMCG, or other process/manufacturing environments** is strongly preferred.

Experience with the following would be advantageous:

- Industrial Ethernet and OT network architectures
- PLC platforms such as Siemens, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, or Schneider
- SCADA platforms and HMI systems
- OT cybersecurity frameworks and practices
- Manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- Data historians and manufacturing data platforms
- Industrial data connectivity and IT/OT integration
- Brownfield automation upgrades and legacy system migrations
- Process capacity and OEE improvement initiatives

### General Requirements

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

- Strong site execution and commissioning experience
- The ability to work hands-on in a live manufacturing environment
- Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills
- A practical and solutions-oriented approach to engineering challenges
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- The ability to balance technical requirements with operational realities
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, food safety, and business continuity

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Posted August 26, 2026