Lead I - Engineering Design - OT Developer

Responsibilities

• Industrial Control Systems Design: Develop and maintain industrial control systems and OT solutions adhering to GAMP 5 guidelines, including comprehensive technical specifications and validation support documentation that ensure GxP compliance for biopharmaceutical RD environments.
• PLC SCADA/HMI Development: Design and implement advanced PLC programming using structured programming languages (STL/FBD/Ladder) and develop sophisticated SCADA/HMI applications that optimize operator interaction and process monitoring.
• Data Exchange Protocol Implementation: Implement secure and reliable data exchange solutions utilizing industry-standard communication protocols (OPC DA/UA, MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, Profinet) to enable real-time system integration and interoperability.
• Hardware Commissioning Troubleshooting: Commission physical hardware components, configure PLC and I/O systems, establish communication protocols, and resolve technical issues to ensure reliable system performance.
• Solution Demonstrations Documentation: Present technical solutions and proof-of-concept implementations to stakeholders; create clear, comprehensive technical documentation that supports validation and compliance requirements.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with product owners, solution architects, and global stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions; participate actively in Agile/Nexus framework ceremonies and practices.

Requirements

• Education - Bachelors degree in Engineering, Instrumentation Control, Electronics, Electrical ,Automation, or a related technical field
• Experience - 7+ years of hands-on experience developing Industrial Control Systems and OT technologies in production or RD environments
• Proven track record in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development specifically within RD or laboratory automation contexts
• Demonstrated expertise in commissioning and troubleshooting physical automation systems

Technical Skills

• Expert proficiency in structured programming (STL/FBD/Ladder) and object-oriented programming principles
• Advanced expertise with at least one industrial PLC development platform: Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS, or Rockwell Studio
• Strong experience with SCADA/HMI platforms: Siemens WinCC, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, or iFix
• Hands-on knowledge of industrial communication protocols: OPC DA/UA, MODBUS, Ethernet/IP, and Profinet
• Practical experience with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) solutions such as Delta-V or Siemens PCS
• Working knowledge of MS SQL Server and .NET framework
• Demonstrated ability to design intuitive user interfaces and create rapid prototypes
• Strong understanding of electrical drawings, PID (Piping Instrumentation Diagrams), and I/O lists for system design and integration
• Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation including electrical schematics, instrumentation diagrams, and control logic specifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens WinCC
• Practical experience implementing Module Type Package (MTP) standards
• Experience developing RESTful APIs and WebSocket solutions for industrial applications
• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and version control systems (GitHub)
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform or Ansible
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines optimized for industrial automation systems
• Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies: Docker and containerization
• Experience with enterprise monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus
• Familiarity with RabbitMQ, Java, or other modern backend technologies
• Knowledge of ISA-88, ISA-95, or ISA-99 standards
• Understanding of GAMP 5, FDA guidelines, and regulated software development lifecycle practices
• Proven experience working in Agile methodologies and Nexus framework environments
• Exposure to AI/ML solutions and ability to incorporate them into SDLC workflows

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