OT Developer

Avacone

Bedford, Massachusetts, United States Hybrid permanent

Posted: February 21, 2026

Required Skills

Job Description

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

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