- XCMG European Research Center GmbH
- Krefeld, NW
- Full-Time
- 30 days ago
OT Cybersecurity Engineer – IEC 62443 (f/m/d).
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OT Cybersecurity Engineer – IEC 62443 (f/m/d): our view in 3 lines...
- The Role:This role is for an experienced OT cybersecurity engineer focused on securing mobile cranes to IEC 62443 and related industrial cybersecurity standards.
- The Person:The person will develop cybersecurity concepts, run risk assessments, design security controls, integrate cybersecurity into product development, and provide technical guidance and training to engineering teams.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical discipline, 8–10 years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems or OT cybersecurity, hands-on experience with IEC 62443, and experience performing TARA and threat modelling.
About the role
Your mission
- Develop cybersecurity concepts and requirements for mobile cranes in accordance with IEC 62443 and applicable industrial cybersecurity standards.
- Conduct TARA, threat modelling and cybersecurity risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and define mitigation measures.
- Design and evaluate technical security controls for industrial systems, including authentication, secure communication, system hardening and network segmentation.
- Integrate cybersecurity into the product development lifecycle, ensuring secure-by-design principles and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Provide technical guidance and training to engineering and development teams.
- Cooperation with international development teams, suppliers, and external service providers.
Your profile
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering or a comparable technical discipline.
- Minimum 8–10 years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems or OT cybersecurity.
- Hands-on experience with IEC 62443.
- Experience performing cybersecurity risk assessments (TARA) and threat modelling.
- Knowledge of ISO 21434 is considered an advantage.
- Fluent German and English (written and spoken).
Why us?
- Shape the cybersecurity of next-generation mobile cranes in an international engineering environment.
- Work closely with R&D teams in Europe and China on future-oriented technologies.
- International business travel to China approximately 2–3 times per year.
- Hybrid working model with up to 2 days of home office per week.
- Continuous professional development through technical training and challenging engineering projects
About us
Carve out your career with XCMG!
Welcome to XCMG - one of the world's largest manufacturers of construction machinery. We develop state-of-the-art excavators, cranes, earthmoving and road construction machinery for our customers in the construction, mining and energy industry.
At our site in Krefeld you can find four of our German subsidiaries. In addition to the European headquarter XCMG Europe GmbH, there is also a company for research and development, for strategic purchasing and for sales and services. Together, we drive investment and innovation to a new horizon.
XCMG offers you the opportunity to advance your professional career and apply your skills and know-how in a future-oriented and intercultural environment.

