Highlights
Good understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway servers, edge line servers, transaction groups, recipe management, UDTs, Ignition templates and historizing data. Supports database-related activities involving SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Ignition databases for data collection, reporting, and historian functions.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Reno, NV |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1999 |
| Website | http://www.eclaroit.com |
Description
SCADA Engineer
Job Number: 26-04545
Job Number: 26-04545
Use your skills where innovative technology solutions begin. ECLARO is looking for a SCADA Engineer for our client in Reno, NV.
ECLARO’s client is focusing on technology solutions that improve daily life and support business innovation. It operates across diverse sectors including energy, consumer electronics, avionics, manufacturing, logistics, and government solutions. If you’re up to the challenge, take a chance at this exciting opportunity!
Position Overview:
- The SCADA Engineer supports the maintenance, configuration, and operation of the SCADA system at Client's Gigafactory.
- The Engineer assists with system monitoring, troubleshooting, testing, documentation, and routine support activities to help ensure reliable and efficient manufacturing operations.
- Working under close supervision and guidance from senior team members, the Engineer develops technical knowledge of SCADA technologies, manufacturing processes, and industry best practices while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and project execution efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Works with SCADA Engineers II, III, and Senior Engineers to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of Client's SCADA systems within the Gigafactory.
- Assists with the development and maintenance of standardized, intuitive SCADA screens for battery manufacturing processes including Mixing, Coating, Press, Slitting, Assembly, Formation, and End-of-Line operations.
- Supports project activities by completing assigned tasks and learning established engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices.
- Assists in the configuration, testing, and maintenance of SCADA / HMI applications using Ignition SCADA (Vision and Perspective modules).
- Supports the integration and testing of Ignition SCADA systems with PLCs, SCADA drivers, and field devices (e.g., Omron, Keyence, Mitsubishi, OPC UA).
- Assists in developing and maintaining reusable templates, UDTs, and standardized components under the guidance of senior team members.
- Collaborate with Controls, MES, IT, and Process Engineering teams to align system functionality with manufacturing requirements.
- Supports database-related activities involving SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Ignition databases for data collection, reporting, and historian functions.
- Generate SCADA documentation including specifications, architecture, and SOPs.
- Support SCADA system customers and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with IT / OT cybersecurity standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
- Assists in integrating SCADA applications with third-party systems and equipment, including quality systems, vision systems, lab / QC systems, Palantir Foundry, Event Streaming platforms, REST / MQTT interfaces, and Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures.
- Participate in troubleshooting production issues and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) related to SCADA systems.
- Participate in cross-functional teams to support SCADA hardware commissioning activities across the factory, ensuring successful installation, integration, testing, and startup of manufacturing systems.
- Assists with SCADA hardware and software commissioning activities, including installation, integration, testing, and startup support for manufacturing systems.
- Executes testing and validation activities for SCADA applications, network deployments, and system installations under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Continuously develops technical knowledge of SCADA technologies, manufacturing processes, and Client engineering standards.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition or related SCADA systems.
- Good understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway servers, edge line servers, transaction groups, recipe management, UDTs, Ignition templates and historizing data.
- Basic Experience with Python scripting for SCADA application logic, data processing, automation, and system integration within Ignition SCADA.
- Basic Networking principals as they apply to SCADA.
- Basic understanding of PLC and SCADA integration.
- Basic knowledge of Modbus, Ethercat, Ethernet IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, PostgreSQL and SQL.
- Basic understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control and software design.
- Basic knowledge of best manufacturing and programming practices such as ISA standards and compliance.
- Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas.
- Flexibility to solve issues with first principles thinking.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Preferred Skills:
- Basic understanding of Agile Project Management.
- Successful completion of Inductive University.
- Basic experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Mitsubishi or Omron.
- Alignment to Client's seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude).
- Certification: Ignition Core
Salary: $85,000.00 / Year
If interested, you may contact:
Eileen Sares
Eileen.McCabeSares@eclaro.com
646-755-9301
Eileen Sares | LinkedIn
Equal Opportunity Employer: ECLARO values diversity and does not discriminate based on Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status, in compliance with all applicable laws.
About Company
Eclaro is a Business and Technology Consulting Firm that connects top talent with opportunities nationwide. We have direct access to Hiring Managers from leading Fortune 1000 organizations in almost every industry segment, with particular expertise in:
• Technology and Business Consulting
• Financial Services and Insurance
• Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences
• Consumer Products, Public Sector, and Utilities
Eclaro provides fully customizable, comprehensive talent acquisition and management of seasoned professionals through a number of business models, including:
• Consulting
• Professional Hiring
• Global Integrated Delivery™
• Managed Services
Eclaro recruits and manages a staff of highly skilled individuals in an array of specialized disciplines enabling our clients to leverage new opportunities, respond to increased and changing demands, and increase their profitability.
Eclaro’s Management Team averages over 25 years of experience in partnering with clients in technical, corporate operations and human capital solutions. We hold ISO 9001:2008 certification and have achieved SOC 2 Type 2 certification in Security, Availability and Confidentiality. Eclaro’s decades of expertise and collaborative practice have proven that The Right People are The Answer.
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