Lead I - Engineering Design - OT Developer

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC in India (Karnataka) is seeking an experienced Industrial Control Systems Engineer to design and maintain OT solutions, ensuring GAMP 5 and GxP compliance for biopharmaceutical R&D environments. You will lead PLC programming and SCADA/HMI development, and implement secure data exchange protocols.

Collaborating with product owners and global stakeholders in an Agile/Nexus framework, you will troubleshoot hardware, validate systems, and document solutions for

Qualifications

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Electrical, Automation, or a related technical field.

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.

Skills

PLC Programming

SCADA/HMI Development

UI Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Electrical ,Automation, or a related technical field

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

CODESYS

Rockwell Studio

WinCC

FactoryTalk View

Ignition

iFix

MS SQL Server

.NET framework

Job description

Role description

• 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

Skills

• PLC Programming
• Installation and Commissioning
• Siemens TIA Portal

About the company

the company is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, the company has worked side by side with the world’s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, the company partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future‑proof philosophy, the company embeds innovation and agility into their clients’ organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, the company builds for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process.