Senior SCADA Engineer

Seeking an experienced Senior SCADA Engineer to join a leading global advanced manufacturing organisation in North Carolina. This is a technical engineering role responsible for the development, implementation, integration, and support of industrial information management systems and SCADA applications across manufacturing operations. The position will focus on connecting automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant information systems, MES platforms, and data historians while improving system reliability, data integrity, cybersecurity, and manufacturing performance across multiple international sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain SCADA applications supporting automated and manual manufacturing processes

• Integrate manufacturing equipment, PLCs, and control systems with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), plant information systems, and enterprise data platforms

• Develop and maintain interfaces between production equipment, SCADA applications, and manufacturing data historians

• Configure, troubleshoot, and support industrial communication protocols including OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, and similar technologies

• Support PLC and automation system integration across platforms including Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Omron

• Develop and maintain SCADA functionality, including HMI applications, system configuration, scripting, and data visualisation

• Collaborate with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, and engineering teams to define interface specifications and deliver effective systems integration solutions

• Investigate system faults, troubleshoot communication issues, and implement corrective actions to improve reliability and performance

• Support manufacturing data collection, processing, and transfer to ensure accurate, reliable, and timely operational information

• Maintain system cybersecurity, data integrity, and compliance with applicable industrial automation and information technology standards

• Gather requirements from manufacturing stakeholders and translate operational needs into technical specifications and system improvements

• Independently manage engineering projects from initial requirements gathering and design through implementation, commissioning, and ongoing support

• Support automation and manufacturing systems projects across multiple facilities, including international travel for implementation, troubleshooting, and technical support

• Work closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, and external vendors to improve system integration and manufacturing efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in SCADA development, implementation, or support within an industrial or manufacturing environment

• Strong understanding of industrial automation, PLCs, SCADA applications, and manufacturing equipment integration

• Experience integrating automated or manual manufacturing equipment with MES, plant information systems, or enterprise manufacturing platforms

• Hands-on experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, GE iFIX, or equivalent systems

• Knowledge of industrial communication protocols including OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, or similar technologies

• Programming experience using Python, Java, SQL, or comparable languages and tools

• Understanding of industrial networks, system interfaces, manufacturing data flows, and equipment connectivity

• Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and develop practical solutions to improve system reliability and performance

• Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams

• Willingness and ability to travel, potentially up to 50% of the time

Preferred Experience

• Advanced experience with Inductive Automation Ignition , including Perspective, Vision, and scripting

• Ignition Gold certification or other relevant SCADA platform certifications

• Experience with AVEVA PI System , including Asset Framework (AF), Event Frames, and PI Vision

• Experience integrating Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or Omron PLCs with SCADA and manufacturing information systems

• Familiarity with MES platforms and industrial data historians within complex manufacturing environments

• Experience with industrial communication standards and protocols, including OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, and MQTT

• Experience with manufacturing system cybersecurity, industrial networks, and data integrity requirements

• Previous experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations, equipment installations, commissioning, and international systems deployments

• Experience within glass manufacturing, specialty materials, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, or other advanced industrial manufacturing environments

• Spanish language skills alongside English are advantageous

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a leading global advanced manufacturing organisation in a key industrial automation and systems engineering position

• Technical responsibility across SCADA applications, manufacturing information systems, and industrial equipment integration

• Exposure to complex manufacturing operations and automation projects across multiple international facilities

• Opportunity to work with modern SCADA platforms, PLC technologies, MES systems, and manufacturing data historians

• Collaborative environment working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Operations, and external technology partners

• Opportunity to influence manufacturing system reliability, data quality, operational performance, and continuous improvement

• Long-term career development within a global engineering and manufacturing environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Annual performance and company benefits, subject to the employer's package

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Opportunities for technical training and professional development