Controls SCADA Designer

Advancedtechsearch; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Advancedtechsearch is seeking an experienced automation professional to design, validate and deploy PC-based software and SCADA integration in client projects.

The role involves configuring server-based systems, debugging on-site, and traveling to customer locations for installation, training and commissioning. You will work with Ignition and AVEVA SCADA platforms, SQL databases, and PLC/HMI/SCADA programming to deliver reliable automation solutions in Ontario.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data systems, SCADA, MES, ERP, and server systems in automation.
• Experience with Ignition and AVEVA SCADA platforms.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and configure PC-based software applications and automation solutions.
• Configure and integrate server-based systems supporting industrial automation projects.
• Test, debug and commission systems during integration and customer-site installations.
• Travel to customer and supplier locations for installation, commissioning and training.
• Produce accurate technical and project documentation and change-control records.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

HMI programming

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Ignition

AVEVA SCADA

SQL

Virtualization

Job description

• Design, develop and configure PC-based software applications based on customer and project requirements.
• Configure and integrate server-based systems supporting industrial automation projects.
• Debug and commission systems during internal integration and customer-site installation.
• Travel to customer and supplier locations for installation, commissioning and training.
• Select, test and integrate hardware and software components, including:
  • Servers
  • Hypervisors
  • Virtual machines
  • VPN devices
  • Managed Ethernet switches
  • Customer data system interfaces
  • Cloud and edge-system security interfaces
• Develop requirements specifications, acceptance test plans and design documentation.
• Apply change-control and configuration-management practices.
• Test interactions between controls, HMI and SCADA systems.
• Produce accurate technical and project documentation.
• Support customers in troubleshooting technical issues.
• Assist Applications teams with pre-quote and pre-automation activities.
• Design, implement, test and deliver automation solutions involving:
  • Computer software applications
  • Data acquisition, processing, visualization, streaming and storage
  • SQL databases, schemas and stored procedures
  • Big-data and machine-learning interfaces
  • IIoT systems
  • PC-based HMI and SCADA systems
  • PLC controls integration

Project Execution

• Work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Communicate professionally with internal teams, customers and suppliers.
• Participate actively in project and technical meetings.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved according to schedule.
• Identify and elevate potential schedule or delivery issues.
• Follow established project operating, quality and safety procedures.
• Support a collaborative and continuous-improvement culture.
• Perform additional duties and projects as required.

Travel

Travel to customer and supplier locations is expected to beless than 30%, although additional travel may occasionally be required based on project demands.

Education

• Post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent education in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Experience & Skills

• Approximately7+ years of relevant experienceworking with data systems, SCADA, MES, ERP, server systems, security or cloud-based technologies within an automation environment.
• Experience withIgnition and AVEVA SCADA platforms.
• Experience integrating SCADA systems withMES and ERP systems.
• Experience with PLC and HMI/SCADA programming.
• Strong experience withMicrosoft Visual Studio and SQL.
• Understanding of web-based technologies and applications.
• Knowledge of industrial network architecture and configuration.
• Experience with server infrastructure, virtualization and industrial data systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and systems-integration capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a project team.

Compensation:

$37.00–$50.00 per hour

Our client is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive workplace and considers applicants based on their qualifications and experience. Applications are welcomed from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process upon request.