Senior SCADA & Manufacturing Systems Engineer

DSJ Global; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Information Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing information and automation systems, integrating production equipment with MES and enterprise data platforms to boost data visibility and operations.

The ideal candidate will have SCADA experience, PLC integration, Python/SQL skills, and familiarity with OPC UA and industrial protocols, with up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline required.
• 5+ years in SCADA development and controls integration.
• 3+ years integrating equipment with IMS.
• Experience with OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and maintain SCADA systems across manufacturing.
• Integrate equipment with MES and enterprise systems to improve data visibility.
• Ensure system reliability, cybersecurity, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with automation vendors on interface specs and integration.
• Collect and deliver process data to historian platforms and reporting systems.
• Support automation, process improvement, and cost-reduction initiatives across sites.
• Lead projects independently within cross-functional teams.

Skills

SCADA development

Industrial automation

Systems integration

Data management

Python

Java

SQL

Cybersecurity

Education

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

Tools

Ignition

Ignition Perspective

Ignition Vision

PI System

OPC UA

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

AVEVA PI

Job description

DSJ Global in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Information Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing information and automation systems, integrating production equipment with MES and enterprise data platforms to boost data visibility and operations.

The ideal candidate will have SCADA experience, PLC integration, Python/SQL skills, and familiarity with OPC UA and industrial protocols, with up to 50% travel.