SCADA Engineer - PHARMACEUTICAL AUTOMATION - Usa

SCADA Engineer Junior/Mid – Supervision Systems for Pharma

Location: Tonawanda, New York | Indicative salary: 90.000-120.000 usdd

On behalf of a leading international company specialized in the development of high-tech automated solutions for the pharmaceutical and food sectors, we are looking for a SCADA Engineer to join the SCADA team of its US office in Tonawanda, NY.

This is a concrete opportunity for a professional with a first experience in industrial automation and supervision systems, who wants to grow alongside senior specialists on projects for regulated industries.

The project

The selected candidate will join the SCADA team and, through mentoring and training, will develop the skills to design, configure, test and maintain industrial supervision systems. Over time, the role evolves towards autonomy in drafting project specifications and developing SCADA and HMI applications for monitoring, controlling and managing production processes. Immediate start.

The role

• Development and configuration of SCADA applications on platforms such as iFIX and WinCC
• Creation of HMI screens and operator interfaces for process supervision
• Configuration of SQL databases and interfacing with supervision systems
• Verification of data exchange between PLCs, field devices and SCADA
• Support in the installation and configuration of servers and industrial networks
• Functional and integration testing
• Drafting of technical project documentation
• Participation in commissioning at customer sites
• Troubleshooting of SCADA systems and related infrastructures

The ideal profile

• Bachelor’s ore Master’s degree in Computer Engineering or Automation Engineering
• 1-3 years of experience, ideally in the pharmaceutical sector (packaging)
• Knowledge of SCADA and HMI systems and of client/server architectures
• Knowledge of relational databases and Microsoft SQL Server
• Familiarity with industrial networks, Ethernet and the main automation protocols
• Programming knowledge in SQL, VB/VBA, .NET or Python is a plus
• Ability to read technical documentation and electrical diagrams
• Intermediate English
• Valid driver’s license and passport, with availability for national and international travel

The traits we look for

• Problem solving and analytical approach
• Team spirit and flexibility
• Results and customer orientation
• Ability to work autonomously on project activities

What the client offers

• A position in an international company that is a reference in automation for the pharmaceutical and food markets
• Mentoring and continuous technical training with senior SCADA specialists
• Real projects on complex, highly regulated production lines
• A clear growth path in supervision and industrial IT
• A dynamic, innovation-oriented environment

Why apply

If you have already worked with SCADA or HMI applications and want to build deeper skills on pharmaceutical-grade projects, this role combines solid training with real responsibility.

To learn more or to apply: [email protected]