Sr. SCADA Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Sr. SCADA Engineer @ Reno, NV

Job Summary

The Senior SCADA Engineer leads the design, development, implementation, and optimization of SCADA systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role provides technical leadership, ensures scalable and secure system architecture, and partners cross-functionally to deliver high-performance manufacturing solutions that support quality, cost, and delivery goals. Key Responsibilities

• Develop SCADA/HMI applications using Ignition SCADA (Vision & Perspective modules)
• Create reusable templates, UDTs, and best practices to enable scalability across lines and plants
• Collaborate with Controls, MES, IT, and Process Engineering teams
• Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship for junior engineers and contractors
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and root cause analysis related to SCADA systems
• Support change management activities including testing, validation, and deployment
• Develop and maintain technical documentation (architecture diagrams, SOPs, HMI standards)
• Ensure compliance with IT/OT cybersecurity and regulatory requirements
• Contribute to SCADA, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 roadmaps
• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of standardized, user-friendly HMI screens for advanced manufacturing processes
• Integrate SCADA systems with PLCs, field devices, and industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, EtherCAT)
• Design and optimize SCADA data architectures, historians, and transactional data flows using SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Ignition databases
• Integrate SCADA with third-party and enterprise systems including vision, quality, lab/QC, event streaming, REST/MQTT, and UNS platforms
  

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
  

Experience & Skills

• 8 years of SCADA/HMI engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong expertise with Ignition SCADA and PLC integration
• Proficiency in Python scripting
• Strong database experience (SQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience designing high-availability systems
• Background in high-volume manufacturing
• Solid understanding of electrical hardware, schematics, and sequence control
• Strong cross-functional and global collaboration skills
• First-principles, analytical approach to problem solving
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Working-level fluency in English (read, write, speak)
• Advanced knowledge of industrial standards and protocols (ISA, Modbus, EtherCAT, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA)
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial vision systems
• PLC programming and troubleshooting experience
• Knowledge of ISA-88 / PackML
• Familiarity with U.S. environmental regulations and UL standards
  

Physical & Safety Requirements

• Ability to work on the manufacturing floor; PPE required as needed, which may include Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, respirator, and safety eyewear
• Physical demands include standing, walking, and lifting up to 35 lbs (team-lift for over 35 lbs)
  

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting
• Paid time off, holidays, parental and caregiver leave
• Tuition reimbursement and development programs
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Onsite food options and transportation assistance
• Employee recognition programs and wellness resources