Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Operational Technology Developer to design and implement industrial control systems and OT solutions within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical R&D environment.
The role focuses on PLC programming, SCADA and HMI development, system integration, and compliant solution design aligned with GAMP 5 and GxP requirements. The position requires close collaboration with product owners, architects, and cross functional stakeholders within scaled Agile delivery models.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop industrial control systems and OT solutions in alignment with GAMP 5 guidelines, including preparation of technical specifications and validation support documentation
- Ensure system designs support GxP compliant operation within regulated R&D environments
- Design and implement PLC programs as well as SCADA and HMI applications
- Implement real time data exchange solutions using established industrial communication protocols
- Demonstrate developed solutions through structured presentations and proof of concept implementations
- Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders to refine requirements and participate in Agile or Nexus framework ceremonies
Requirements
Required QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical discipline
Professional Experience
- Minimum 7 years of hands on experience in Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology
- Proven expertise in PLC programming and SCADA or HMI development within R&D or similarly regulated environments
Technical Skills
- Strong expertise in STL, FBD, Ladder, and object oriented programming, preferably using Siemens TIA Portal or CODESYS
- Advanced experience in SCADA or HMI development, ideally with Siemens WinCC, Ignition, or Aveva System Platform
- Experience implementing data exchange via OPC DA, OPC UA, MODBUS, or Ethernet/IP protocols
- Experience with DCS solutions such as DeltaV or Siemens PCS
- Experience in UI design and prototyping
- Solid knowledge of MS SQL Server and the .NET framework
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong hands on experience with Siemens TIA Portal and Siemens WinCC
- Practical experience implementing Module Type Package concepts
- Experience with RESTful APIs and WebSocket technologies
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, version control systems such as GitHub, Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible, and CI/CD pipelines in industrial automation environments
- Experience with virtualization technologies, Docker, monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus
- Exposure to technologies such as RabbitMQ, Java, or virtualized SCADA and PLC environments
- Familiarity with ISA 88 and ISA 95 standards
- Experience working within Agile methodologies and the Nexus framework
- Knowledge of AI based solutions and their application within the software development lifecycle
Working Environment
- Hybrid working model with structured onsite presence
- International and multicultural team environment
- Global collaboration across multiple time zones within a multi product R&D setting