Senior SCADA Engineer

The Planet Group; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Sr. SCADA Engineer for Sparks, Nevada to lead SCADA/HMI projects in a high-volume manufacturing setting.

You will optimize production through Ignition SCADA and PLC integration, aiming for robust, scalable automation solutions. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in electrical or mechanical engineering with 8+ years of SCADA experience, strong Python scripting, and in-depth knowledge of ISA, Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, and OPC UA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of SCADA/HMI engineering experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong expertise with Ignition SCADA and PLC integration.
• Proficiency in Python scripting.
• Advanced knowledge of ISA, Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA.
• Background in high-volume manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, and sequence control.
• Strong cross-functional and global collaboration skills.
• First-principles, analytical approach to problem solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Working-level fluency in English (read, write, speak).

Skills

Ignition SCADA

PLC integration

Python scripting

Electrical engineering

Industrial protocols

Modbus

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location of job: Sparks, Nevada (suburb of Reno)

Job Title: Sr. SCADA Engineer

Salary range: $140K - $170K

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of SCADA/HMI engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong expertise with Ignition SCADA and PLC integration
• Proficiency in Python scripting
• Advanced knowledge of industrial standards and protocols (ISA, Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA)
• Background in high-volume manufacturing
• Solid understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, and sequence control
• Strong cross-functional and global collaboration skills
• First-principles, analytical approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working-level fluency in English (read, write, speak)