[Hiring] Industrial Automation Architect @Plain Concepts

Role Description

We are looking for a highly experienced Industrial Automation Architect to drive the full lifecycle of an Octoplant (AUVESY‑MDT) implementation across complex industrial environments. This position requires deep OT expertise, hands-on experience with Octoplant, and the ability to architect, guide, and execute large-scale deployments within manufacturing or process‑driven operations.

If you excel in designing robust industrial automation solutions, leading technical teams, and delivering high-impact OT platforms, this role offers an exceptional opportunity to make a difference.

You will be responsible for:

• Defining Octoplant architecture and ensuring alignment with OT/automation systems.
• Leading integration with PLC, HMI, SCADA, DCS, and robotics.
• Designing secure OT network topologies (ISA/IEC 62443).
• Driving all implementation phases from discovery to go‑live.
• Configuring agents, connectors, and automated backup routines.
• Developing integrations using key industrial protocols.
• Creating change‑detection workflows and DR procedures.
• Acting as a key technical reference for stakeholders.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentoring engineers and delivering knowledge transfer.
• Ensuring quality of deliverables and maintaining documentation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in OT/industrial automation, including 3+ years in technical leadership or architecture.
• Proven hands-on expertise implementing AUVESY Octoplant or versiondog in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong experience with PLC programming tools (Siemens TIA Portal, Rockwell Studio 5000, Schneider Unity Pro, etc.).
• Proficiency in HMI/SCADA platforms such as WinCC, FactoryTalk, or Ignition.
• Solid understanding of OT industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP).
• Knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 frameworks and OT network segmentation.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Control Systems, Computer Science, or related fields.
• Constant drive to learn and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong team player mindset.
• Fluent in English (experience working across multicultural or international engineering contexts is a must).

Requirements

• Very nice to have:
• Experience in automotive or high‑volume manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of MES/MOM platforms and integrations within OT ecosystems.
• Experience implementing cloud or hybrid Octoplant architectures.
• Relevant certifications (AUVESY, ISA/IEC cybersecurity, Siemens, Rockwell).

Benefits

• Salary determined by the market and your experience 🤑
• Flexible schedule 35 Hours / Week 😎 (no salary reduction).
• Fully remote work (optional) 🌍
• Flexible compensation (restaurant, transport, and childcare) ✌
• Medical and dental insurance (completely free of charge for the employee) 🚑
• Individual budget for training or equipment and free Microsoft certifications 📚
• English lessons 🗽
• Birthday day off 🌴🥳
• Monthly bonus for electricity and Internet expenses at home 💻
• Discount on gym plan and sports activities 🔝
• Plain Camp (annual team-building event) 🎪
• Extra perks: events attendance and speakers, welcome pack, baby basket, christmas basket, discount portal for employees ➕ The pleasure of always working with the latest technological tools!