OT Developer

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 Qualifications Education 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

Created: 2026-03-17