SCADA Engineer

Full-time

Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Overview
Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a SCADA Engineer? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!
Responsibilities
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Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey
Summary
Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary
The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the SCADA Solutions Platform at Panasonic’s Kansas Battery Manufacturing Facility. This role ensures seamless integration between control systems, hardware, and network components to support reliable monitoring and control of production processes. The Engineer develops HMI interfaces in SCADA Platform, develop supervisory control functions, integrates IIoTs, and manages data and maintain SCADA infrastructure configurations to optimize system performance, reliability, and data accuracy. Additionally, this position supports testing, validation, and compliance with industry standards while continuously improving system functionality and documentation. The SCADA Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to align system capabilities with operational and business objectives.
Essential Duties
Functional Operations:
Develop and implement SCADA Solutions within SCADA Platform and system integration projects
Design and develop SCADA/HMI frameworks, including Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens for intuitive process monitoring and control, automation functions
Integrate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and all IIoTs, systems, platforms, and applications for seamless data transfer with SCADA systems
Install and commission SCADA-related modules, program and utilize them
Perform database programming & data management, tag creation and management, and maintenance to support system functionality and maintain reliability and security
Write scripts or code to customize SCADA software for specific applications
Provide technical support, troubleshoot system issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure uptime and performance
Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Keep software and firmware current to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance
Test, debug, and validate SCADA systems to ensure reliability, data accuracy, and optimal operation
Update and maintain operating and system standards, policies, and procedures
Apply technical knowledge to develop and document clear, standardized work instruction
Training & Team Support
Collaborate with implementation partners and development teams to translate business requirements into functional system capabilities
Share technical expertise and provide guidance to team members and partners as needed
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication
Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define system specifications
Work with business partners to define and deliver capabilities aligned with business and IT strategies
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical or operational issues in a timely manner
Quality, Safety, & Compliance
Support implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
Perform regular system maintenance to ensure reliability, safety, and availability
Conduct thorough testing and validation of SCADA network deployments and installations to verify performance and compliance
Supervisory Responsibilities
Provide technical oversight and guidance to contracted developers, ensuring deliverables meet quality and project standards; no direct supervisory responsibility for contractors
Required
Education, Certifications, & Licenses:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Preferred
Master’s degree Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
Inductive Automation Certified Developer (Inductive University)
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), preferably with an industrial networking focus
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
Essential Qualifications
4+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition
Thorough understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway servers, transaction groups, UDTs, Ignition templates and historizing data, UI/UX for HMIs and other SCADDA design standards
Proficiency in Python scripting (Java, HTML, CSS is a plus, not necessary)
Strong knowledge of networking principals as they apply to SCADA and control systems
Understanding of ladder logic
Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Mitsubishi or Omron
Knowledge of Modbus, Ethercat, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, and SQL, CLI, CI/CD
Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control, and software design
Ability to cooperate effectively with related departments including overseas teams
Flexibility to solve issues using first principles thinking
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Agile project management methodologies and DevOps
Background working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Management of complex SCADA design and deployment projects
Successful completion of Inductive University training
Resilient, self-motived, and able to work well under pressure
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements
To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.
The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. In addition, employees are expected to participate in cross-training and may be assigned responsibilities in other areas as business needs evolve.
Qualifications
Physical Demands:
Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 35%
Walk: 35%
Stand: 30%
Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)
For This Position, The Required Frequency Is
Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent
Who We Are
Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.
This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.
As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.
Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.
We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.
In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.
We Take Opportunity Seriously
At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.
We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!
Where You'll Be
For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.
Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You
Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:
Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
Panasonic Retirement Savings & Investment Plan (PRSIP) – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Paid Time-Off Benefits – Vacation, holidays, personal days, sick leave, volunteer, and parental & caregiver leave.
Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –Lifestyle Spending Account, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events much more.
Supplemental Information
Pre-employment drug testing is required.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.
Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.
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