OT Automation Engineer (Onsite, Cairo, English)

About the role

D-ploy, an IT and engineering solutions company operating across the EMEA region and the USA, is hiring an Onsite OT Automation Engineer in Cairo. The role provides hands-on support for OT and automation systems, including PLC, SCADA, HMI, communication modules and related industrial control systems. It focuses on troubleshooting, incident resolution, system recovery, patching, backups and compliant change execution in line with site QMS and GAMP 5 requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Support OT systems, incidents, service requests and change management activities
• Troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, OPC/PI and industrial communication issues
• Work with Siemens environments (TIA Portal, WinCC, Step 7, Step 5) and Siemens PLC systems; Beckhoff and DeltaV support optional
• Analyze PLC CPU and communication diagnostics, resolve software, firmware, configuration and communication issues, and run firmware, memory and module health checks
• Support OT patching, firmware upgrades and software updates, and restore system communication and recover systems
• Configure and maintain HMI/SCADA applications, and support commissioning, FAT, SAT and validation activities
• Trace I/O and field signals using E&I drawings and technical documentation, and perform backups, restores and disaster recovery
• Maintain validated system baselines and technical documentation, and execute documented changes per QMS/GAMP 5 procedures
• Coordinate with Engineering, Automation, IT, Production, Quality, OEMs and vendors, and support OT cybersecurity, access control and hardening

Required profile

• Experience with OT, industrial automation or control systems environments
• Hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, WinCC and Step 7
• Step 5, Beckhoff or DeltaV experience is an advantage
• Ability to read E&I drawings, loop diagrams, I/O lists and network diagrams
• Experience in GMP/GxP or validated environments, and understanding of GAMP 5 and QMS processes
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills, able to support production-critical systems onsite

Required skills

• PLC and SCADA systems
• Industrial communication protocols: OPC, PI, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, Profibus
• OT patching, backups, restore procedures and change control
• OT cybersecurity concepts

What we offer

• Broad range of activities, tasks and projects
• Flexible working conditions
• Vouchers (birthday, wedding and newborn), fishing for friends referral program and refreshments in the office
• Further development and professional advancement
• Friendly, international working environment and company-sponsored events