OT Engineer

LAKEORA is a Riyadh-based data and AI advisory firm and a pure-play Databricks partner. We build the governed data platforms that Saudi enterprises run their decisions on, going deep on one platform rather than wide across many, with governance designed in from the start. We are early-stage, flat, and deliberately small. You work directly with customers, own the architecture you design, and see it reach production. We like engineers who are direct, curious, and would rather get something right than get it agreed. What are we looking for? We're looking for an OT Engineer who understands industrial environments and can help bridge the gap between operational technology and modern enterprise data platforms. You'll work with industrial systems, equipment, and data sources to support secure and reliable integration of operational data into modern data and analytics architectures. This role sits at the intersection of industrial operations, OT systems, data, and technology, making it ideal for someone who understands both plant environments and digital transformation. Key Responsibilities • Work with OT systems and industrial data sources across manufacturing and operational environments • Support integration of operational data with enterprise data and analytics platforms • Work with systems including SCADA, PLC, DCS, historians, sensors, and industrial control environments • Understand and document OT architectures, data flows, assets, and connectivity requirements • Collaborate with data engineers, architects, cybersecurity teams, and client stakeholders • Support secure extraction and ingestion of industrial data for analytics and AI use cases • Troubleshoot OT connectivity, data quality, and integration issues • Contribute to architecture and solution-design discussions involving IT/OT convergence • Follow relevant industrial cybersecurity, governance, and safety requirements • Support client workshops, technical assessments, and implementation activities • Prepare technical documentation and operational handover materials Qualifications Required • Experience working within Operational Technology (OT) or industrial environments • Hands-on knowledge of industrial automation or control systems • Familiarity with SCADA, PLC, DCS, historians, or similar technologies • Understanding of industrial communication protocols and OT networking • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills • Ability to collaborate with both operational and IT/data teams • Understanding of OT security and reliability considerations • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related field Preferred • Experience within manufacturing, logistics, energy, utilities, or other industrial sectors • Familiarity with protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, or similar industrial protocols • Experience with industrial historians such as OSIsoft PI / AVEVA PI • Exposure to cloud, data platforms, IoT, or edge computing • Familiarity with data engineering or Databricks environments • Understanding of IT/OT convergence and Industry 4.0 initiatives • Knowledge of industrial cybersecurity frameworks and practices • Experience working with enterprise clients in Saudi Arabia Benefits & Perks • Competitive salary package based on experience and capabilities • Flexible work environment depending on project and client requirements • Premium medical insurance coverage • Performance-based bonuses and career growth opportunities • Sponsored professional development, training, and certification opportunities • Exposure to large-scale industrial data and digital transformation projects • Direct mentorship from experienced data, technology, and leadership professionals • Paid annual leave and public holidays If this sounds like the kind of work you want to do, we would like to hear from you. LAKEORA is an equal opportunity employer and assesses every application on merit. Show more Show less

Experience working within Operational Technology (OT) or industrial environments; Hands-on knowledge of industrial automation or control systems; Familiarity with SCADA, PLC, DCS, historians, or similar technologies; Understanding of industrial communication protocols and OT networking; Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills; Ability to collaborate with both operational and IT/data teams; Understanding of OT security and reliability considerations; Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering, Automation, Computer Engineering, or a related field

Work with OT systems and industrial data sources across manufacturing and operational environments; Support integration of operational data with enterprise data and analytics platforms; Work with systems including SCADA, PLC, DCS, historians, sensors, and industrial control environments; Understand and document OT architectures, data flows, assets, and connectivity requirements; Collaborate with data engineers, architects, cybersecurity teams, and client stakeholders; Support secure extraction and ingestion of industrial data for analytics and AI use cases; Troubleshoot OT connectivity, data quality, and integration issues; Contribute to architecture and solution-design discussions involving IT/OT convergence; Follow relevant industrial cybersecurity, governance, and safety requirements; Support client workshops, technical assessments, and implementation activities; Prepare technical documentation and operational handover materials