{"id":1303197,"url":"https://alion.io/job/nitto-denko-junior-itot-engineer","title":"Junior IT/OT Engineer","company":{"id":2066639,"name":"Nitto Denko","domain":"nitto.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/nitto-com","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"junior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"inferred","locations":[],"countries":[],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-18T02:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-18","last_verified_at":"2026-09-26T16:15:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":9,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":9},"description":"Our Position\nHelp build the digital future of our production environment\nHave you recently graduated and are you looking to take your first steps in a role where IT, automation and production come together? Then this is your opportunity.\nNitto Belgium in Genk is the largest production site within the EMEA region of the Japanese Nitto Group. With more than 500 colleagues, we work every day on innovative solutions for customers worldwide. Within our factory, digitalization, automation and smart production processes play an increasingly important role.\nTherefore, we are looking for an enthusiastic Junior IT/OT Engineer who wants to contribute to the further digitalization of our production environment while continuing to develop at the intersection of technology, industrial networks, automation and cybersecurity.\nImportant: Fluent Dutch is required for this position, as you will work closely with colleagues in our production environment on a daily basis.\nAs part of your application, please include a motivation letter written in Dutch. Applications without a Dutch motivation letter will not be considered.\nYour challenge\n\nAs a Junior IT/OT Engineer, you will be part of our IT/OT team that supports and improves the technology within our production environment. You will be guided by experienced colleagues and will have the opportunity to further build your knowledge through practical experience.\nYou will contribute to, among other things:\nSupporting and further developing our IT and OT environment.\nProjects related to digitalization, automation and Industry 4.0.\nIndustrial networks, production PCs, servers and data communication.\nSystems such as SCADA, HMI and MES that support our production processes.\nImprovements in the areas of reliability, safety and cybersecurity.\nCollaborating with colleagues from IT, Engineering, Maintenance and Production.\nWho are you?\nYou recently obtained a Master's degree in a technical field, such as Engineering Technology (Electronics-ICT or Computer Science) or a comparable degree.\nYou have a strong interest in technology, automation and industrial environments.\nDuring your studies, you have already been introduced to topics such as networks, software, industrial systems, data or cybersecurity.\nYou are curious, analytical and learn quickly.\nYou have a hands-on mentality and complete projects accurately.\nYou enjoy working together and communicate fluently in Dutch andEnglish.\nGiven the on-site nature of this role, you are able to commute to our site in Genk on a daily basis.\n\nExperience is not required. We value your motivation, eagerness to learn and interest in technology more than years of experience.\nWhat can you expect from us?\nAn entry-level position with plenty of room to learn and grow.\nGuidance from experienced IT/OT colleagues.\nThe opportunity to contribute to innovative digitalization projects.\nA pleasant and informal working environment.\nA competitive salary package with fringe benefits.\nIn addition to the statutory holidays, entitlement to 12 ADV days and 3 Nitto days.\nFlexible working hours with the possibility of working from home, supporting a good work-life balance.\nReady to start your career in IT/OT?\n Apply via our online application form and add your CV and a motivation letter in Dutch. Tell us why IT/OT appeals to you, what motivates you and why you are the right candidate to help build Nitto's digital future.\nThe selection procedure consists of two interview rounds and an assessment center.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3498,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[{"language":"Dutch","level":"Advanced (C1)","optional":false}]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"Belgium","iso":"BE","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Information Security"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T12:31:53Z"}],"liveness":{"score":70,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.776,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":9,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:12","win:mid","comp:junior"],"computed_at":"2026-09-27T04:21:53Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/nitto-denko-junior-itot-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/nitto-denko-junior-itot-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-09-27T04:21:53Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3950,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1050,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-09-28T00:00:00Z"}}}