Sr Control 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

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Information Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing information and automation systems. This role will be responsible for integrating production equipment with enterprise data platforms, driving automation initiatives, improving system performance, and supporting global manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in SCADA, industrial automation, manufacturing systems integration, and data management.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, document, and maintain SCADA systems that support both automated equipment and manual manufacturing processes.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with MES platforms and enterprise information systems to improve data visibility and operational efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise in manufacturing data systems, ensuring system reliability, cybersecurity compliance, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with automation vendors to develop interface requirements and system integration specifications.
• Gather feedback from manufacturing stakeholders and incorporate user needs into system enhancements and future designs.
• Partner with Process Engineering teams to collect, organize, and deliver critical process data to historian platforms and reporting systems.
• Support automation, process improvement, and cost reduction initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Execute projects independently while collaborating effectively within cross-functional engineering teams.

Travel

• Up to 50% travel required.
• Travel may include domestic and international manufacturing facilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in:
  • SCADA development and support (Ignition, GE iFIX, or similar platforms)
  • PLC programming and controls integration
  • Software development using Python, Java, SQL, or similar languages
• At least 3 years of experience integrating manufacturing equipment with Information Management Systems (IMS).
• Experience with industrial communication protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, or equivalent technologies.
• Ability to travel internationally when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced expertise with Inductive Automation Ignition, including Perspective, Vision, and scripting modules.
• Ignition Gold Certification or equivalent advanced certification.
• Experience with AVEVA PI System technologies, including Asset Framework, Event Frames, and PI Vision.
• Hands-on experience with Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
• Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will bring a combination of industrial automation, manufacturing systems integration, SCADA development, and data management expertise. This individual should be comfortable working in fast-paced manufacturing environments, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and supporting global operations through scalable technology solutions. Experience leading automation initiatives, integrating equipment with enterprise systems, and driving continuous improvement efforts is highly desirable.