OT Developer

Spruce Infotech

Bedford, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Ansible, Application Programming Interface (API), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Automation Systems, C++ Standard Template Library (STL), Communications Protocols, Computer Science, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Control Systems, DeltaV, Docker, Ethernet, GitHub, GxP, Human Machine Interface (HMI), IP (Internet Protocol), ISA Standards, Industrial Development, Java, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft SQL Server, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Proof of Concept, Prototyping, REST (Representational State Transfer), RabbitMQ, Research & Development (R&D), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Source Code/Configuration Management (SCM), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Support Documentation, Technical Support, Test Harness, User Interface Design, Validation Documentation, Virtualization
LOCATION
Bedford, MA
POSTED
Today
OT Developer (Operational Technology Developer)
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop industrial control systems and OT solutions following GAMP 5 guidelines, including technical specifications and validation support documentation, ensuring designs enable GxP compliance for biopharmaceutical R&D environments.
  • Design and implement PLC programming and SCADA/HMI applications.
  • Implement data exchange solutions using communication protocols.
  • Demonstrate solutions via presentations and proof-of-concept implementations.
  • Collaborate with product owners, architects, and stakeholders on the requirements and participate in Agile/Nexus Framework practices.
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, Automation, or related technical field
Experience
  • 7+ years of hands-on experience in Industrial Control Systems and OT technologies with the proven track record in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development in R&D environments.
Technical Skills
  • Expert in STL/FBD/Ladder and object-oriented programming preferably using Siemens TIA Portal, CODESYS
  • Expert in SCADA/HMI development preferably using Siemens WinCC, Ignition, Aveva System Platform
  • Experience with OPC DA & UA, MODBUS, Ethernet/IP protocols for real-time data exchange
  • Experience with DCS solutions (Delta-V and/or Siemens PCS), UI design and prototyping
  • Experience with MS SQL Server and .NET framework
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong hands-on experience with Siemens TIA Portal, Siemens WinCC is a plus
  • Hands-on MTP (Module Type Package) implementation experience is a plus
  • Experience with RESTful APIs and WebSocket is a plus
  • Familiarity with Automated testing frameworks, Version control (GitHub), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), CI/CD pipelines for industrial automation systems
  • Familiarity Virtualization technology, Docker, Monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus)
  • Experience with Prometheus, RabbitMQ, Java, Docker, virtualizing SCADA and PLC packages
  • Familiarity with ISA-88/ISA-95 standards
  • Agile methodology and Nexus framework experience
  • Knowledge of AI solutions and ability to use in SDLC is a plus

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Spruce Infotech