Connectivity Architect- Senior

Senior Connectivity Architect – Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Connectivity Architect to join our Connectivity Team. This role is the critical bridge between IT and OT domains, responsible for designing, configuring, and validating data integrations between shop floor equipment and enterprise systems following ISA‑95 standards. The successful candidate will work closely with IT architects, OT engineers, site teams, and external vendors to establish standardized, reusable integration patterns that connect diverse OT systems (BMS, EMS, DCS) with enterprise applications (Data Management & Analytics, AVEVA PI Historian, MES, LIMS, etc.).

• • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field

• Experience in GxP/validated environments (pharma, biotech, medical devices)
• Familiarity with GAMP 5 guidelines and CSV (Computer System Validation) processes
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles for OT environments (IEC 62443, network segmentation)
• Experience with SQL databases and data modeling
• Certifications in relevant platforms (Kepware, AVEVA, Siemens, etc.)

• Travel to manufacturing sites may be required for implementation and support activities
• Collaborative environment with global IT/OT teams across time zones

• Designing and implementing centralized IT/OT integration infrastructure across manufacturing sites
• Replacing point‑to‑point integrations with standardized service bus architectures
• Enabling real‑time manufacturing data flow to enterprise systems
• Establishing reusable integration patterns for global scale‑up
• Supporting site implementations involving BMS, EMS, DCS, LabX, Historian, and MES integrations

• 10+ years of experience in IT/OT integration, industrial automation, or manufacturing systems
• Hands‑on experience implementing data integrations in manufacturing/industrial environments
• Experience working in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or similarly regulated industries preferred

• Knowledge and working experience with OT systems including DCS (e.g., Siemens PCS7)
• BMS (Building Management Systems)
• EMS (Energy Management Systems)
• KEPServer
  
  EX (configuration, tag management, connectivity)

• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols: OPC UA, OPC DA, REST/HTTP APIs, TCP/UDP networking fundamentals, Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT (messaging, topics, QoS)

• Experience with historian systems (AVEVA PI, OSIsoft PI, or equivalent)
• Understanding of time‑series data, data compression, and retrieval patterns

• Knowledge of MES platforms, particularly Werum PAS‑X
• Understanding of ISA‑95 / ISA‑88 standards and batch/recipe management concepts

• Experience with integration/middleware platforms (Mule Soft, Informatica, Dell Boomi, or similar)
• Familiarity with message brokers (HiveMQ, EMQX, Mosquitto, or similar)

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills – able to translate between IT and OT stakeholders
• Self‑motivated with ability to work independently on‑site
• Documentation skills for technical specifications and procedures
• Collaborative mindset for cross‑functional team environments