SCADA Engineer I — Battery Manufacturing Automation

Panasonic Avionics Corporation; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Voluntary benefits

PRSIP 401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

On-site cafeterias

Free shuttle

Employee recognition

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a SCADA Engineer I to support the maintenance, configuration, and operation of the SCADA system at the Gigafactory. You will assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and routine support to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.

Under supervision, you will develop knowledge of SCADA technologies, manufacturing processes, and best practices while contributing to continuous improvement and project execution efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition or related systems.
• Knowledge of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway/edge servers, and historizing data.
• Basic Python scripting for SCADA logic, data processing, automation, and integration.
• Basic networking principles as they apply to SCADA.
• Basic understanding of PLC and SCADA integration.
• Knowledge of Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, and ISA standards.
• Ability to collaborate with related departments, including overseas.
• Proficiency in MS Office and English reading/writing/speaking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, configure, and operate the SCADA system at Panasonic's Gigafactory.
• Develop standardized SCADA screens for battery manufacturing processes.
• Support project tasks and learn engineering standards and best practices.
• Configure, test, and maintain Ignition SCADA applications with PLCs and field devices.
• Support integration of Ignition systems with PLCs, SCADA drivers, and field devices.
• Develop reusable templates, UDTs, and components under guidance.
• Collaborate with Controls, MES, IT, and Process Engineering teams.
• Assist database-related data collection, reporting, and historian functions.
• Generate SCADA documentation including specs, architecture, and SOPs.
• Ensure compliance with IT/OT cybersecurity and regulatory requirements.
• Support third-party integrations and factory testing.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for SCADA issues.
• Assist with SCADA hardware commissioning across the factory.
• Execute testing and validation activities under supervision.
• Continue expanding knowledge of SCADA technologies and Panasonic standards.

Skills

SCADA design

Ignition SCADA

Python scripting

Networking basics

PLC/SCADA integration

Modbus/OPC UA

SQL/Database basics

Electrical fundamentals

ISA standards

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, Computer Science

Tools

Ignition SCADA

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

PLC integration tools

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America seeks a SCADA Engineer I to support the maintenance, configuration, and operation of the SCADA system at the Gigafactory. You will assist with monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and routine support to ensure reliable manufacturing operations.

Under supervision, you will develop knowledge of SCADA technologies, manufacturing processes, and best practices while contributing to continuous improvement and project execution efforts.