SCADA Engineer III

Maitsys; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a SCADA Engineer III to develop and manage a high-volume manufacturing facility's SCADA system. The role involves collaboration with other engineers, SCADA documentation, and testing network deployments. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with Ignition. This full-time position is based in Reno, NV, offering a salary range of $85,000-$150,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition.
• Strong understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, and transaction groups.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the SCADA system.
• Collaborate with engineers to enhance SCADA systems.
• Design and maintain control panel layouts and wiring diagrams.

Skills

SCADA design

Programming Ignition

Python scripting

Networking principles

Ladder logic

Modbus

EtherCAT

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite

Agile Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Ignition HMI

PLC systems

Job description

Job Title

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Responsibilities

• The SCADA Engineer III is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of the SCADA system at a high-volume manufacturing facility. Additionally, the Engineer documents system infrastructure and methods to ensure workflows are well established and managed. This role also focuses on continuously improving the SCADA system to help achieve peak operational performance.
• Collaborate with Engineers I & II to develop, implement, and manage SCADA systems within the facility.
• Work with Senior Engineers to develop project architecture and planning.
• Serve as technical project lead, managing other engineers and delegating tasks.
• Design new and enhance existing Ignition HMI screens in Vision and Perspective.
• Create and maintain Ignition tags.
• Perform database programming and design.
• Design control panel layouts and wiring diagrams.
• Generate SCADA documentation including specifications, architecture, and SOPs.
• Provide support to SCADA system customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of SCADA network deployments and installations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition.
• Strong understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway servers, edge line servers, transaction groups, recipe management, UDTs, Ignition templates, and historizing data.
• Python scripting skills.
• Knowledge of networking principles as they apply to SCADA.
• Understanding of ladder logic.
• Familiarity with Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, and SQL.
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control, and software design.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and international teams.
• Flexibility to solve issues using first-principles thinking.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile Project Management.
• Successful completion of Inductive University.
• Solid experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems (preferably Mitsubishi or Omron).
• Familiarity with core operational principles such as contribution to society, fairness, cooperation, continuous improvement, adaptability, and humility.

Physical Demands

Physical Activities:

(Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to)

Sit: 25%

Walk: 30%

Stand: 25%

Lift: 20%

Required Lifting and Carrying: (Required frequency is: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent

Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent

Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent

Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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