Job 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.
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).
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).
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!
Will you let us know you better?
The selection process: Simple, just 3 steps.
- Phone screen.
- 2 interviews with the team 🤘
What is Plain Concepts?
Plain Concepts is a global company of over 700 people passionate about technology and innovation. Since our founding, we have grown through technical proficiency and confidence in ideas that others might consider risky, creating custom solutions for our clients. With offices in more than 6 countries, our mission is to continue to drive cutting-edge projects around the world.
We are highly committed to technical excellence. We are known for developing highly customized projects, offering specialized technical consultancy and training.
Thanks to the great work of our technicians, we have been recognized for our ability to lead innovative projects that generate value, from artificial intelligence to blockchain, driving solutions that help companies optimize their performance.
What we do at Plain Concepts? We pride ourselves on being a 100% technical team, dedicated to crafting custom projects from scratch, offering expert technical consultancy, and providing top-tier training.
- Our approach goes beyond traditional outsourcing; we focus on creating value together with our clients.
- Our teams are diverse and multidisciplinary, operating in a flat, collaborative structure.
- We live and breathe AGILE principles, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in everything we do.
- Knowledge-sharing is at our core: from supporting each other internally to contributing to the broader tech community through conferences, events, and talks.
- Innovation drives us — even the boldest ideas are welcome here.
- Transparency underpins all our relationships, fostering trust and long-term partnerships.
Want to learn more? Check out our website!
➡ plainconcepts.com
At Plain Concepts, we certainly seek to provide equal opportunities. We want diverse applicants regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
