SCADA Controls Engineer (M/F/D)*

TGW Logistics; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive pay with PTO

Safety shoe reimbursement

Protective eyewear reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

A logistics solutions provider in Grand Rapids is looking for a SCADA Controls Engineer to develop and configure SCADA solutions for industrial material-handling projects. This role includes troubleshooting and supporting control systems and requires knowledge of PLC programming and SCADA systems. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field and possess strong communication skills. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and fitness reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Some experience in the material-handling industry.
• Ability to read electrical drawings.
• Troubleshoots connectivity issues and integrates TGW proprietary software.
• Deploys virtual machines (VMs) to maintain infrastructure efficiency.
• Performs basic PLC programming using Siemens TIA Portal and Rockwell Studio 5000.
• Creates standard documentation to ensure consistent practices and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and configure SCADA solutions for industrial projects.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in control systems.
• Conduct basic PLC programming to support automation.

Skills

SCADA systems troubleshooting

PLC programming

Control systems knowledge

Strong verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ignition

Siemens TIA Portal

Rockwell Studio 5000

AutoCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

The SCADA Controls Engineer develops and configures the SCADA solutions for implementation in industrial material-handling projects. This position works closely with the Technical Lead to ensure successful SCADA deployment and provides post-implementation support, troubleshooting, and training.

What You’ll Be Handling

• 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.

What You\u2019ll Need

• 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.
• Knowledge of control systems troubleshooting, PLC programming, and SCADA systems such as Ignition and WinCC
• Understanding of electrical circuits and the ability to read electrical drawings
• Knowledge of mechanical designs and ability to create AutoCAD drawings
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What You\u2019ll Receive

TGW offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K with company match, tuition reimbursement, competitive pay with PTO package offerings, along with safety shoe, protective eyewear, and fitness reimbursement.

TGW is an equal opportunity employer.

*TGW is an employer that promotes equal opportunities. We invite everybody interested in this job to apply.