Senior SCADA Engineer – Automotive Automation

Magna International, Inc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna Exteriors in Kentucky seeks a qualified SCADA & Visualization Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain production dashboards and SCADA platforms across multiple facilities. You will standardize HMI/SCADA applications, support alarm management, and improve real-time manufacturing visibility.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical/Automation/Computer Engineering and 5+ years in industrial automation, SCADA, or manufacturing systems. Automotive manufacturing experience is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience supporting industrial automation, SCADA, or manufacturing systems.
• Experience with industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Experience developing SCADA or HMI applications.
• Experience working with PLC-controlled manufacturing equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, deploy, and maintain SCADA applications and visualization platforms.
• Develop production dashboards, KPI displays, and operational reporting tools.
• Standardize HMI and SCADA applications across facilities.
• Support alarm management and operational monitoring systems.
• Improve real-time visibility of manufacturing operations.
• Develop machine connectivity and industrial data collection solutions.
• Support deployment of industrial historian and manufacturing data platforms.
• Create standardized methods for collecting, organizing, and utilizing manufacturing data.
• Support data integration between production equipment and enterprise systems.
• Assist in developing operational performance metrics and reporting standards.
• Support integration among PLCs, SCADA systems, MES, ERP, and databases.
• Ensure manufacturing systems align with OT architecture standards.
• Support implementation of secure and scalable connected manufacturing solutions.
• Support advanced vision and automated inspection systems.
• Assist with AI-enabled manufacturing initiatives and data collection requirements.
• Support deployment of Industry 4.0 technologies and smart factory solutions.
• Participate in proof-of-concept and pilot technology projects.
• Partner with OT Architect to establish and maintain standards for SCADA platforms.
• Drive consistency across facilities and future projects.
• Support Factory of the Future projects from concept through implementation.
• Participate in equipment design reviews and technology evaluations.
• Assist with FAT/SAT, commissioning, and launch activities.
• Support deployment of new manufacturing technologies and automation systems.
• Develop documentation, training materials, and support procedures.

Skills

SCADA

HMI development

Industrial data connectivity

Industrial networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Computer Engineering

Tools

Ignition

FactoryTalk View

Wonderware

VTScada

Power BI

Job description

Magna Exteriors in Kentucky seeks a qualified SCADA & Visualization Systems Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain production dashboards and SCADA platforms across multiple facilities. You will standardize HMI/SCADA applications, support alarm management, and improve real-time manufacturing visibility.

Requirements include a BS in Electrical/Automation/Computer Engineering and 5+ years in industrial automation, SCADA, or manufacturing systems. Automotive manufacturing experience is beneficial.