SCADA Engineer II

Overview Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a SCADA Engineer? Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members from diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today! Responsibilities Functional Operations: Apply engineering principles to design, configure, and support SCADA and HMI systems for process monitoring and control. Develop and modify SCADA/HMI applications to support production operations and improve usability. Integrate PLCs, IIoT devices, and other control systems with SCADA platforms with minimal supervision. Execute installation, configuration, and commissioning of SCADA system components. Perform database development and management tasks, including tag structure design, data validation, and system organization. Troubleshoot moderately complex SCADA, communication, and integration issues and implement effective solutions. Manage discrete workstreams or small SCADA‑related projects, including task planning, execution, and status tracking. Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement: Analyze system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, efficiency, and scalability. Solve moderately complex technical problems with limited guidance. Recommend enhancements to SCADA design standards, architectures, and development practices. Support system testing, validation, and debugging to ensure high system performance and availability. Contribute to the development and refinement of engineering documentation, standards, and best practices. Training & Team Support: Share technical knowledge, lessons learned, and best practices with peers. Provide guidance and informal mentorship to SCADA Engineer I team members. Participate in training initiatives to expand technical capabilities and domain knowledge. Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including controls engineers, IT, operations, and maintenance. Communicate technical information clearly to stakeholders and team members. Gather and interpret system requirements to support SCADA solution design and enhancements. Use sound judgment to make decisions on moderately complex technical issues. Quality, Safety & Compliance: Apply established processes and standards to ensure compliance with company, safety, and industry requirements. Support system validation, testing, and change management processes to ensure reliability and traceability. Promote system reliability, operational safety, and data integrity through adherence to best practices. Participate in audits, reviews, and continuous improvement efforts related to SCADA systems. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements: Employees may be required to wear PPE such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, or a full hazmat suit with respirator, depending on the work environment. Qualifications Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for required education. Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s degree in a related engineering field. Industry certifications related to SCADA or automation (e.g., Inductive Automation Ignition Certification, ISA CAP). Essential Qualifications: 2+ years experience in SCADA, industrial automation, or manufacturing, with knowledge of SCADA architecture, HMI development, PLC integration, and control systems. Familiarity with SCADA platforms (Ignition, FactoryTalk, WinCC), industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP), and SQL databases. Proficient in scripting/programming (Python, Java) with ability to troubleshoot moderately complex issues independently. Able to manage tasks or small projects, prioritize effectively, and support system improvements. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills; detail‑oriented with Microsoft Office proficiency. Working‑level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude). Preferred Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in SCADA, industrial automation, or related engineering roles. Experience in high‑volume manufacturing or industrial environments such as battery, automotive, electronics, or energy sectors. Experience leading small projects or SCADA workstreams. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and DevOps or deployment practices. Experience with system architecture design or enterprise SCADA implementations. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles related to industrial control systems. Physical Demands Physical Activities: Sit: 20% Walk: 60% Stand: 20% Required Lifting and Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional Team‑lift only (over 35 lbs.): Rare Benefits & Perks Health Benefits – medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, 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 – 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, Employee Assistance Program, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. 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 – cafes, snack and beverage kitchens, vendor visits, and employee events. Location De Soto, Kansas, near the Kansas City Metro area. Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering a productive and supportive onsite work environment for this role. Supplemental Information Pre‑employment drug testing is required. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, 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. EEO Statement Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Panasonic Energy, a diverse, inclusive, and equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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