Job description:

Experience required: 5-12 years

Key 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 R&D 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.

Required Qualifications
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

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

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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