Senior SCADA Engineer: Allen-Bradley & SQL Integration

Actalent; Conover (NC); On-site; USD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and support automation solutions for manufacturing and process environments. You will focus on SCADA development, integration with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SQL connectivity, and system commissioning, while partnering with customers and internal teams to deliver high-performance automation.

The role involves FAT/SAT testing, on-site startup support, and collaboration with controls engineers, project managers, and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of industrial automation or controls engineering experience.
• 5+ years of iFIX SCADA development and support experience in industrial environments.
• Proven experience configuring, programming, and troubleshooting Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Hands-on SQL database experience, including data collection, reporting, and query development.
• Demonstrated experience commissioning automation systems in manufacturing or customer facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills for hardware, software, and process issues.
• Ability and willingness to provide occasional after-hours support for critical production systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience with SCADA and HMI systems, including configuration and commissioning.
• Experience in electrical engineering or controls engineering, with familiarity in automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support SCADA applications for industrial automation projects in manufacturing and process industry settings.
• Configure, customize, and maintain iFIX and other SCADA platforms to meet project and customer requirements.
• Integrate SCADA systems with Allen-Bradley PLCs, industrial networks, and related control hardware.
• Develop and maintain SQL databases, including data collection, reporting, and query development for production and process monitoring.
• Participate in system architecture discussions, design reviews, and project planning activities to ensure robust and scalable solutions.
• Perform factory acceptance testing (FAT) and site acceptance testing (SAT) to validate system functionality and performance.
• Support equipment startup, commissioning, and integration activities at customer facilities, ensuring smooth transition into production.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, communication, and process issues, and perform root-cause analysis to resolve system problems.
• Provide occasional after-hours support for critical production systems when necessary to minimize downtime.
• Create clear technical documentation, operating procedures, and training materials for customers and internal teams.
• Collaborate closely with controls engineers, project managers, electricians, and customer stakeholders to deliver successful automation projects.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SCADA and automation standards, tools, and practices across projects.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA development

Allen-Bradley PLCs

SQL databases

System commissioning

Troubleshooting

Customer communication

SCADA/HMI

Electrical/Controls background

Tools

iFIX

Ignition

Job description

Actalent is seeking an experienced SCADA Engineer to design, develop, deploy, and support automation solutions for manufacturing and process environments. You will focus on SCADA development, integration with Allen-Bradley PLCs, SQL connectivity, and system commissioning, while partnering with customers and internal teams to deliver high-performance automation.

The role involves FAT/SAT testing, on-site startup support, and collaboration with controls engineers, project managers, and