Role: OT Solution Architect (MES/SCADA)
Location: Remote
Job Responsibilities:
Work with IT‑side solution architecture for MES – Sepasoft and SCADA – Ignition systems across manufacturing sites
Ensure MES and SCADA solutions align with STERIS IT‑OT architecture, cybersecurity, and infrastructure standards
Develop and maintain the enterprise MES/SCADA deployment playbook, including architecture standards, module selection criteria, implementation methodologies, and governance processes for Ignition and Sepasoft solutions. Create reusable site rollout playbooks, templates, and reference architectures to accelerate deployment and ensure consistency across manufacturing sites.
Act as the primary IT solution owner for MES and SCADA when interfacing with OT systems
Review and approve MES/SCADA solution designs for compliance with existing standards
Guide vendors and system integrators on IT connectivity, security, and integration expectations
Ensure proper integration of MES and SCADA with IT‑managed platforms such as historians, UNS, analytics, and enterprise systems
Validate solution designs against Purdue / ISA‑95 models, DMZ patterns, and Zero Trust principles
Partner with OT Automation teams to ensure machine‑level designs can be supported within IT‑managed environments
Review and validate vendor deliverables including architecture diagrams, connectivity designs, and integration documentation
Ensure solutions support and align with their modules and features to successfully deploy Industry 4.0 use cases such as traceability, eDHR, OEE, and analytics readiness
Support IT infrastructure and cybersecurity teams in assessing risks and impacts related to OT system integrations
Participate in design reviews, technical governance forums, and escalation discussions for MES/SCADA topics
Collaborate with validation and quality teams to ensure solutions support FDA-regulated processes, audit trails, electronic records, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements
Ensure consistency and reuse of approved MES/SCADA solution modules, features across sites
Support audit, compliance, and validation activities related to IT‑OT integrated systems
