Software (OT) Operational Technology Developer
About this opportunity
Your Role:
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, P&ID (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
Who You Are:
Education
Bachelor's 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 R&D environments
Proven track record in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development specifically within R&D or laboratory automation contexts. Demonstrated expertise in commissioning and troubleshooting physical automation systems
Having:
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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