Scada Engineer

Largeton Group; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare automation is seeking a SCADA Engineer in Alpharetta, GA. This role involves designing and maintaining SCADA systems, collaborating with clients, and ensuring system reliability. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare industry required.
• Entry-level position with potential for growth.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols such as Modbus and OPC UA/DA.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems for industrial automation.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements for automation solutions.
• Conduct system testing, upgrades, and provide technical support.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Tools

AVEVA/Wonderware

OSI PI

SQL

JavaScript

Python

VBScript

Job description

Job Summary (SCADA Engineer – Alpharetta, GA)

• Design, implement, and maintain SCADA systems for industrial automation processes, focusing on healthcare industry requirements.
• Develop SCADA solutions using platforms such as AVEVA/Wonderware (System Platform, InTouch, Historian), OSI PI, and related software.
• Configure and program SCADA software to monitor and control processes across sectors like manufacturing, energy, mining, and utilities.
• Integrate SCADA systems with historians (OSI PI, Wonderware, AVEVA) for data acquisition, analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored automation solutions.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot SCADA software and PLCs, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure.
• Develop custom scripts (JavaScript, Python, VBScript, etc.) to enhance SCADA system functionality.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, upgrades, and modifications while adhering to industry best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to end-users, addressing issues and ensuring system reliability.
• Stay updated on new SCADA technologies through ongoing training.
• Utilize knowledge of computer networking architectures, programming languages (JavaScript, Visual Basic, C#), and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, OPC UA/DA, DNP3, TCP/IP).
• Set up and manage SQL databases to capture data streams and create custom queries.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% after potential conversion to FTE; current work is mostly remote.
• Healthcare industry experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills essential.
• Experience with system integration using data access technologies (JSON, REST, XML) and automation to improve user experience (UX).

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Information Services

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