SCADA Engineer I: Ignition & PLC Integration

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time-off

On-site shuttle

Job summary

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a SCADA Engineer I for our Gigafactory. You will maintain, configure, and operate the SCADA system, assist with monitoring, testing, and documentation, and work under supervision to advance manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires 1+ years in SCADA design/commissioning, basic Python scripting, and a solid grasp of PLC/SCADA integration. On-site role with strong teamwork across departments and global collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• 1+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition or related systems.
• Good understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway servers, edge line servers, transaction groups, recipe management, UDTs, Ignition templates and historizing data.
• Basic Experience with Python scripting for SCADA logic, data processing, automation, and system integration.
• Basic Networking principals as they apply to SCADA.
• Basic understanding of PLC and SCADA integration.
• Basic knowledge of Modbus, Ethercat, Ethernet IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, PostgreSQL and SQL.
• Basic understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control and software design.
• Basic knowledge of ISA standards and compliance.
• Ability to cooperate with related departments including overseas.
• Flexibility to solve issues with first principles thinking.
• Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Working-level knowledge of English.

Responsibilities

• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of Panasonic's SCADA systems at the Gigafactory.
• Develop standardized, intuitive SCADA screens for battery manufacturing processes.
• Configure, test, and maintain Ignition SCADA applications.
• Integrate Ignition SCADA with PLCs, SCADA drivers, and field devices.
• Generate SCADA documentation including specifications, architecture, and SOPs.
• Ensure IT/OT cybersecurity standards and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with Controls, MES, IT, and Process Engineering teams.
• Assist with RCA and troubleshooting of production issues.
• Support hardware commissioning, testing, and startup of manufacturing systems.

Skills

SCADA design

SCADA programming

Ignition

Python scripting

Networking basics

PLC/SCADA integration

SQL/PostgreSQL

English language

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Ignition SCADA

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

OPC UA

Job description

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America is seeking a SCADA Engineer I for our Gigafactory. You will maintain, configure, and operate the SCADA system, assist with monitoring, testing, and documentation, and work under supervision to advance manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires 1+ years in SCADA design/commissioning, basic Python scripting, and a solid grasp of PLC/SCADA integration. On-site role with strong teamwork across departments and global collaboration.