Solutions Architect – SCADA & Automation

Artisan Field, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Artisan Field, Inc. seeks a Solutions Specialist Level 2 to analyze user needs and assist project managers in developing high-level custom programs.

The role spans system architecture, configuration, programming, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Responsibilities include design, integration, programming and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, industrial and MES networks, and custom automation apps to improve productivity and quality.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering discipline or have at least 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Solutions Specialist Level 1 or equivalent experience.
• Completed required training and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, analyze, and troubleshoot existing Manufacturing Execution Systems: hardware, software, networking.
• System Design: Research, understand, and specify/apply commercially available hardware and software.
• System Design: Ability to evaluate and select system strategies to meet clients’ needs.
• Coordinate with other team members, client stakeholders, and vendors to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of delivery are achieved.
• Develop detailed system documentation with minimal direction.
• Write operations manuals at the direction of Project Managers.
• Hardware and software, specify and implement with minimal guidance (appropriate hardware for system).
• Software including OS, communications software, drivers, other software packages, etc.
• Update device firmware, install, license, and patch software, update drivers.
• Networking: design, implement, and document networks for new and existing systems.
• Database development within SSMS or similar, installation and configuration of the software, design appropriate database for client’s application, query data from databases, and maintain live database servers.
• Integration between software applications via APIs/payloads (ERP, WMS, MES, Printing Applications, etc.) and understand integration to PLCs and automation devices.
• Develop efficient and robust custom scripting/programming to meet client needs.
• Become highly proficient in the configuration of third-party software applications.
• Frontend Development and support.
• User Interface & SCADA/HMI Screen Development.
• Creation of automated reports within SSRS and SCADA reporting tools.
• Awareness of current cyber security landscape and best practices.
• Upgrade and service software on live client applications.
• Ability to breakdown and estimate work to support sales efforts.
• On-site support for design reviews, consultancy, installation, start-up, and troubleshooting.
• Provide remote assistance for client with technical support to meet lead times and requests.
• Executes functional tests after system development to ensure quality.
• Startup Verifications (FAT/SAT).
• Provide training to Solutions Specialist Level 1 individuals

Skills

System architecture

Programming

Design

Development

Testing

Deployment

Maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering discipline

Tools

SSMS

SCADA software

ERP/MES/WMS integration

Job description

Artisan Field, Inc. seeks a Solutions Specialist Level 2 to analyze user needs and assist project managers in developing high-level custom programs.

The role spans system architecture, configuration, programming, design, development, testing, deployment and maintenance. Responsibilities include design, integration, programming and troubleshooting of SCADA systems, industrial and MES networks, and custom automation apps to improve productivity and quality.