OT Developer

Avacone•Bedford, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Operational Technology Developer with a minimum of 5+ years of professional hands on experience in Siemens WinCC and TIA Portal to support the design, development, and implementation of industrial automation and control system solutions within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical R&D environment. This role focuses on PLC programming, SCADA/HMI development, system integration, and industrial data connectivity, with a strong emphasis on Siemens-based automation environments. The successful candidate will contribute to reliable, scalable, and compliant OT solutions while working closely with product owners, architects, and cross functional teams in an international Agile delivery environment.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in industrial automation, operational technology, or industrial control systems
Proven hands on experience in PLC programming and industrial application development, with strong focus on Siemens TIA Portal and WinCC
Solid project experience in designing and implementing automation solutions in industrial environments
Strong expertise in PLC programming using Siemens TIA Portal as a primary platform
Strong practical experience in SCADA/HMI development using Siemens WinCC
Good understanding of industrial communication protocols such as OPC DA, OPC UA, MODBUS, or Ethernet/IP
Familiarity with industrial control architectures and system integration principles
Basic knowledge of SQL databases, software interfaces, and industrial data connectivity is advantageous
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or a related technical field

Nice To Haves

Experience working in manufacturing, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated environments is highly beneficial
Experience with additional automation platforms such as CODESYS or comparable systems is advantageous
Experience with broader Siemens environments and integrated automation architectures
Exposure to DCS platforms such as DeltaV or PCS systems
Knowledge of GAMP 5, GxP, ISA 88, or ISA 95 standards
Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSocket technologies, or modern integration concepts
Experience with version control systems such as GitHub
Exposure to testing automation, CI/CD pipelines, or containerized environments is an advantage
Understanding of virtualization, monitoring tools, or industrial network architectures

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement industrial automation solutions for operational technology environments
Develop PLC programs primarily using Siemens TIA Portal and create SCADA/HMI applications using Siemens WinCC
Support integration of OT systems with higher level digital, laboratory, and manufacturing platforms
Contribute to technical specifications, functional documentation, and validation related deliverables
Ensure solutions align with applicable quality and compliance standards in regulated environments
Implement industrial communication interfaces using protocols such as OPC UA, MODBUS, or Ethernet/IP
Participate in system testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and proof of concept activities
Collaborate with product owners, technical architects, and business stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver scalable solutions
Contribute actively within Agile project structures and cross functional international development teams

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