SCADA Engineer

Magna International; Northwood, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International is seeking an Automation Engineer to support SCADA, HMI, and manufacturing data platforms in its Exteriors group in Ohio.

You will design, deploy, and maintain SCADA/HMI apps, develop dashboards, and collaborate across PLCs, ERP, and OT architectures to enable Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• 5+ years in industrial automation, SCADA, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience with industrial networking and protocols.
• Experience developing SCADA or HMI applications.
• Experience with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• SCADA & Visualization Systems: Design, develop, deploy, and maintain SCADA applications.
• Develop production dashboards, KPI displays, and reports.
• Standardize HMI/SCADA across facilities.
• Support alarm management and real-time monitoring.
• Improve visibility of manufacturing operations.
• Industrial Data & Connectivity: develop machine connectivity and data collection.
• Deploy industrial historian and data platforms; enable data integration.
• Manufacturing Systems Integration: integrate PLCs, SCADA, MES, ERP systems.
• Align systems with OT architecture standards; secure solutions.
• Advanced Manufacturing Tech: support vision and AI-enabled inspection.
• Participate in Industry 4.0 projects and pilots.
• Standards Development: establish standards for SCADA platforms and data collection.
• Project Support: assist FAT/SAT, commissioning, and launch activities.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA/HMI development

PLC networking

Troubleshooting

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Automation Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Ignition

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware

VTScada

SQL databases

MES integration

Power BI

Job description

**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## **What we offer:**At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.###### **Group Summary:**The Magna Exteriors portfolio of products includes access systems such as liftgates, exterior trim, modular systems, front-end modules including fascia, active aerodynamic systems and other lightweight structural components for automotive, commercial truck and other industrial markets.Recognized globally as an innovator in all aspects of vehicle exteriors, Magna provides everything needed, from materials development and design through manufacturing and assembly, to help automakers create sleek, state-of-the-art vehicles across the world.**Job Responsibilities:****Specific Job Duties****SCADA & Visualization Systems**· Design, develop, deploy, and maintain SCADA applications and visualization platforms.· Develop production dashboards, KPI displays, and operational reporting tools.· Standardize HMI and SCADA applications across facilities.· Support alarm management and operational monitoring systems.· Improve real-time visibility of manufacturing operations.**Industrial Data & Connectivity**· Develop machine connectivity and industrial data collection solutions.· Support deployment of industrial historian and manufacturing data platforms.· Create standardized methods for collecting, organizing, and utilizing manufacturing data.· Support data integration between production equipment and enterprise systems.· Assist in developing operational performance metrics and reporting standards.**Manufacturing Systems Integration**· Support integration among PLCs, SCADA systems, MES platforms, ERP systems, industrial databases, and manufacturing data platforms.· Ensure manufacturing systems align with enterprise OT architecture standards.· Support implementation of secure and scalable connected manufacturing solutions.**Advanced Manufacturing Technologies**· Support advanced vision and automated inspection systems.· Assist with AI-enabled manufacturing initiatives and data collection requirements.· Support deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart factory solutions.· Participate in proof-of-concept and pilot technology projects.**Standards Development**· Partner with the OT Architect to establish and maintain standards for SCADA platforms, data collection architecture, PLC communications, equipment connectivity, industrial networks, and visualization.· Drive consistency across all facilities and future projects.**Project Support**· Support Factory of the Future projects from concept through implementation.· Participate in equipment design reviews and technology evaluations.· Assist with factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), commissioning, and launch activities.· Support deployment of new manufacturing technologies and automation systems.· Develop documentation, training materials, and support procedures.**Educational Requirements**Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of degree requirements.**Required**· Five or more years of experience supporting industrial automation, SCADA, or manufacturing systems.· Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols.· Experience developing SCADA or HMI applications.· Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.· Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.**Preferred**· Automotive manufacturing experience.· Experience with Ignition, FactoryTalk View, Wonderware, VTScada, or similar SCADA platforms.· Experience with SQL databases and manufacturing data systems.· Experience with MES integration.· Experience with vision systems and machine learning-based inspection technologies.· Experience supporting Industry 4.0 initiatives and industrial cybersecurity best practices.· Experience with Power BI or other manufacturing analytics platforms.## **Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:**At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.#### **AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure**As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.## **Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.**If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.**Worker Type:**Regular / Permanent**Group:**Magna Exteriors