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Merck Life Science Private Limited

Software (OT) Operational Technology Developer

Merck Life Science Private Limited

Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Full-Time
Posted 22 days ago

Job Description & Responsibilities

Your Role

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

Who You Are

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

Having

  • 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

Required Skills

JavaC#DockerSQLCI/CDTerraformMachine LearningAgile

Job Details

Employment TypeFull-Time
Work ModeOn-Site
Experience712 years
Positions1

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7 Aug 2026

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