Lead Scada Engineer

E Tech Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + employee benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Training & career development

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Lead SCADA Applications Engineer to lead Ignition-based SCADA design, development and deployment for mission critical data centers. You will mentor engineers, integrate industrial systems, and ensure scalable, secure automation solutions across sites.

7+ years in control systems, Ignition expertise, and strong scripting (Jython/SQL/JavaScript) are required. Responsibilities include architecture design, gateway/configuration, testing on site, collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting).
• Current Gold certified in Ignition.
• Extensive knowledge of Ignition concepts including system architecture, scripting, and integration best practices.
• Strong development skills in Jython, SQL, and JavaScript for building robust and scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles to design intuitive interfaces.
• Able to work independently on projects with an organized approach.
• Experience commissioning in live environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Ignition-based SCADA solutions for industrial projects.
• Be a subject matter expert for Ignition architecture and integration.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, production, and field service teams.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules and communicate issues to PMs.
• Configure hardware components and industrial control panels.
• Conduct on-site functional testing of automation systems.
• Mentor and train engineers in Ignition best practices.
• Represent the company values and professional development of staff.

Skills

Ignition expertise

Jython

SQL

JavaScript

UI/UX awareness

PLC/HMI programming

Mentoring/leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition (Ignition Perspective, Vision)

Ignition modules (MQTT, Tag Historian)

Wonderware / OPC UA (optional)

Job description

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.

We are seeking a Lead Scada Applications Engineer with expertise in Inductive Automation Ignition who will be part of the Mission Critical data center team to lead the design, development, deployment, installation, and commissioning of SCADA systems for industrial automation solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, integrating industrial systems, and ensuring high-performance, scalable, and secure automation applications.

You will:

• Design, develop, and implement Ignition-based SCADA solutions for industrial automation projects.
• Be a subject matter expert for Ignition architecture, Gateway configuration, Perspective development, MQTT Integration, and relational database integration.
• Work cooperatively with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Be aware of Project budget and schedules for the purpose of recognizing and communicating issues to PMs before becoming a conflict.
• Specify and configure various hardware components such as instrumentation, PLCs, communication systems and industrial control panels.
• Perform on site functional testing of installed automation systems.
• Mentor and train engineers, providing technical guidance and Ignition best practices.
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

You may:

• Develop/modify design documentation – drawing packages, method of procedures, sequence of operations, testing scripts.
• Create tools, methods and approaches to increase engineering efficiency.
• Develop and Lead training classes internally and externally.
• Assist Business development team to evaluate and promote opportunities with predesigns, estimates, and in person presentations.

You have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting).
• Current Gold certified in Ignition.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced Ignition concepts, including system architecture, scripting, and integration best practices.
• Strong development skills in Jython, SQL, and JavaScript for building robust and scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles to design intuitive and user‑friendly interfaces.
• Able to work independently on projects and tasks with a very organized and methodical approach
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies
• Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs within one or more languages.
• Experience commissioning in “live” environments.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

You May Have:

• Experience with PLC or DDC controlled data center projects
• Experience with AVEVA Wonderware, FactoryTalk View SE, OPC UA/DA, Rockwell or Schneider PLC’s, Tridium Niagara, Eclypse Designer.
• Experience with Building Management & HVAC Control Systems
• Experience with BMS and EPMS

Salary: $120K-$150K

Benefits & Perks:

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities.

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affi­?