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COMPANY: Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
LOCATION: 168 Third Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451
TITLE: IT Senior Software Developer, IIoT
HOURS: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
DUTIES: Work with Manufacturing, IT, and Engineering to build solutions that enable manufacturing plants to monitor their equipment and processes to drive continuous improvement.
Play a key role in in highlighting key data points from the shop floor equipment to highlight software performance indicators to improve productivity, uptime and efficiency.
Use PTC KepWare and ThingWorx’s, specifically, Digital Performance Management.
Take strategy to action, by connecting the live OPC tags and developing custom screens in ThingWorx and DPM.
Work with Manufacturing IT and business partners to enable manufacturing plants to drive continuous improvements through TEEP and OEE insights.
Identify Pertinent Software risks early, and adapt with agility, using the Scrum framework.
Solution Design: Architecting end-to-end IIoT solutions that leverage the ThingWorx platform for real-time data collection, analysis, and visualization.
Application Development: Creating applications, including user interfaces and Mashups, to display data, monitor assets, and support operational workflows.
Connectivity and Integration: Implementing industrial connectivity solutions, often using Kepware, and integrating with existing enterprise systems via REST APIs and other protocols.
Platform Management: Configuring and managing the ThingWorx platform, including users, infrastructure, and ensuring its performance and scalability.
Technical Leadership: Providing technical guidance, mentoring teams, and ensuring the successful implementation and deployment of IIoT projects.
Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international travel required. Can work remotely or telecommute.
REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related field of study. MINIMUM Experience Requirement: 2 years of experience in implementing industrial automation and/or IoT solutions for data contextualization, or related experience. Required knowledge or experience with: 2 years of experience using PTC ThingWorx, PTC Kepware, OSIsoft PI AF, or similar; 2 years of database experience (MS SQL Server, or PostgreSQL); 2 years of database experience with software version control and release management; 2 years of experience in kepware and industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus; ThingWorx platform capabilities, including Mashups, data modeling, and extensions; Programming languages commonly used for ThingWorx development, including JavaScript and Python; Designing and developing systems integrations using REST APIs; Full-stack development and Agile software development processes.
Salary: $131082 to $171900 per year
Compensation and Benefits
The salary pay range estimated for this position Sr Developer based in Massachusetts is $131,082.00–$171,900.00.This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or related field
- Minimum 2 years implementing industrial automation and/or IoT solutions for data contextualization
- Minimum 2 years experience using PTC ThingWorx, PTC Kepware, OSIsoft PI AF, or similar
- Minimum 2 years database experience (MS SQL Server or PostgreSQL)
- Experience with software version control and release management
- Minimum 2 years experience with Kepware and industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus)
- Proficiency with ThingWorx platform capabilities, including Mashups, data modeling, and extensions
- Programming experience in JavaScript and Python
- Designing and developing systems integrations using REST APIs
- Full-stack development experience and familiarity with Agile/Scrum software development processes
- Technical leadership and ability to mentor teams during IIoT project implementation
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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