SCADA Controls Engineer I/II-Travel Industrial Automation

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Controls SCADA Engineer I/II to design, configure, and support SCADA solutions for material-handling projects. The role collaborates with a Technical Lead to ensure successful deployment and post-implementation support across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Ignition and WinCC, PLC programming, and strong documentation skills, with willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Some internship or full-time experience supporting full project lifecycles within material-handling industry.

Responsibilities

• Develops and configures SCADA solutions, including Ignition, WinCC, and SAV (TGW’s proprietary software).
• Diagnoses and resolves issues in control systems and Linux-based environments.
• Troubleshoots and addresses internal and external connectivity issues.
• Deploys virtual machines (VMs) to maintain infrastructure efficiency.
• Conducts basic PLC programming, using Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000, to support automation and controls processes.
• Creates standard documentation to ensure consistent practices and compliance.
• Facilitates training to meet internal and external (customer-facing) needs, as applicable.
• Provides system support to internal teams such as commissioning, Hotline, and other departments, to ensure performance and functionality of critical systems.
• Supports hardware and software commissioning activities as needed.

Skills

SCADA systems Ignition WinCC

PLC programming

Electrical drawings

AutoCAD drawings

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

Ignition

WinCC

Job description

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Controls SCADA Engineer I/II to design, configure, and support SCADA solutions for material-handling projects. The role collaborates with a Technical Lead to ensure successful deployment and post-implementation support across multiple sites.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Ignition and WinCC, PLC programming, and strong documentation skills, with willingness to travel up to 70% domestically and internationally.