Direct Hire SCADA Engineer (Work from Home)

SCADA Software Engineer

We are currently hiring SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) software engineers. This is a full time, permanent position with benefits. Approximately 40% annual travel is expected on average. This position allows you to work from home when not traveling and promises a challenging environment with exposure to many diverse industries and manufacturing communities. We offer competitive wages, opportunity for advancement, a full benefit package and a very open family-oriented work environment.

Skills Overview

Desired skills include:

• SCADA/HMI programming like FactoryTalk, WinCC, Ignition, iFix, Wonderware, Iconics, Citect, VTScada or any others.
• Traditional high level programming experience like Visual Basic, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Perl or similar).
• Database programming and general knowledge. Could include Microsoft SQL, MySQL, Oracle, Postgres, Maria or any other database system.
• General knowledge of networking, routing, IP subnets and other forms of computer communication (RS-232, RS-485, etc.).
• Knowledge and implementation of IOT and Industry 4.0 solutions.
• Overall knowledge of manufacturing engineering and project management.
• Good communication skills and attention to details.

Roles and Responsibilities Will Include:

Responsible for the design and implementation of customized SCADA and custom control systems.

• Software design/development
• Developing some of the most creative solutions to the most difficult problems in manufacturing.
• Design, development, and implementation of SCADA software solutions
• Design, development, and implementation of customized software solutions
• Design, development, and implementation of HMI based logic
• Design, development, and implementation of customized database, MES and ERP interfaces
• Design, development and implementation of custom network and communication systems
• Design, development and testing of PLC based logic
• Startup and Commissioning
• On-site testing and validation of new and retrofitted custom software systems
• Debug of design and software in production and operational environments
• Working with end users to develop systems that optimize their system's operation
• Development of ERP and MES interfaces and custom reporting solutions
• System checkout of all I/O, alarms/faults, and modes of operation
• Development of technical documentation (i.e., O&M manuals, network diagrams, etc.)
• Operator training
• Enforce safe work practices as the highest priority & adheres to objectives for ergonomics, health/safety & housekeeping
• Develop and monitor project schedules and budgets

Qualifications

Required:

• Experience with programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting SCADA, HMI and/or other custom programming languages.
• High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual and difficult.
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Self-motivated individual with a high level of resourcefulness.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work extended hours.

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience with SCADA & HMI programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting
• Experience with custom programming in higher level languages (VB, C, Java, etc.)
• Experience with programming and setting up databases (MS SQL, MySQL, etc)
• Experience with various communication topologies. (Ethernet, RS-232/485, etc.)
• Experience with industrial protocols (Modbus, EIP, Profibus, BacNet, etc.)
• Experience with IOT and Industry 4.0 protocols (MQTT, SOAP, XML, etc.)

Education and Training: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar, or 2 years' experience in a similar environment is preferred but not required