SCADA Controls Engineer III

Kids for the Future; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an experienced Controls Engineer to serve as the SCADA expert across customer projects. You will develop and configure SCADA solutions with Ignition, WinCC, and SAV, diagnose issues in Linux environments, and deploy VMs to keep systems efficient.

The role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and 50–60% travel to domestic and international sites. Collaboration with commissioning and support teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) or more years of Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material-handling, industrial, or warehouse environment.
• Travel 50 – 60% travel, domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

• Serves as subject matter expert and main point of contact on SCADA-related matters.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

SCADA systems

PLC programming

Industrial control systems

Electrical drawings

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Equivalent experience

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Step 7

Ignition

WinCC

AutoCAD

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type Mod Exempt
• Travel 60%

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as subject matter expert and main point of contact on SCADA-related matters.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: Five (5) or more years of Controls Engineering experience, preferably in material-handling, industrial, or warehouse environment.

Travel: 50 – 60% travel, domestically and internationally

Skills & Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of control systems troubleshooting, PLC programming, and SCADA systems such as Ignition and WinCC
• Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical principles, with the ability to read e-drawings and AutoCAD drawings.
• Proficiency in Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7 (STL, SCL, FBD, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience working on full design-to production project lifecycles.
• Teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Basic understanding of Industrial Communication Protocol (ProfiNet, Ethernet IP, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work hours across various shift schedules as required to support project needs.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk around industrial and/or warehouse environment for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Visual and auditory abilities to work safely with and around moving and/or motorized equipment, machinery, parts, and electricity that require safety protocols
• Ability to move and use muscles for extended periods of time without fatigue.
• Ability to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Ability to communicate regularly with others verbally and in writing.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position requires work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.