IT SCADA Engineer

SCADA/MES DeveloperJOB TITLE: SCADA/MES DeveloperDEPARTMENT: ITLOCATION: IndianapolisREPORTS TO: IT Manager - ManufacturingEmployer is able to open to sponsor TN visa for qualified Canadian and Mexican candidatesThe SCADA Developer will design, code, test, and analyze manufacturing software programs andapplications. This includes researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software specificationsthroughout the production lifecycle. The SCADA/MES Developer will also analyze and amend softwareerrors, provide general system administrative support in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide statusreports where required. The majority of the development is targeted at application integration and fillingin gaps where existing systems, tools, and off the shelf applications do not meet business needs.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategy & Planning• Meet with business partners to determine business, functional and technical requirements andparticipate in application design, configuration, testing and deployment.• Guide users in formulating requirements, advise on alternatives and on the implications of new orrevised processing analysis.• Work within cross-functional teams outside of IT to determine integration points for data captureand efficient automation control of manufacturing resources.Acquisition & Deployment• Conduct research on emerging application development software products, languages, andstandards in support of procurement and development efforts.• Plan phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC) for a variety of projects.• Perform administrative functions such as user creation, security management, configuration, andother customizations of the applications needed to keep the systems highly available.Operational Management• Consistently write, translate, and code software programs and applications according tospecifications.• Utilize best practices to perform operational support, code enhancements, bug fixes as needed tothe suite of applications and necessary integrations.• Administer critical analysis of test results and deliver solutions to problem areas.• Install and upgrade software products for end users as required.• Be hands-on in producing tangible deliverables (requirements specifications, design deliverables,coding, unit testing, status reports, project plans).This job description is intended to be a summary of the duties, skills and duties required for the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Duties willchange as the needs of the business change.PHYSICAL DEMANDS• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and interact with computers, telephone and otherelectronic media• Overtime hours may be required to meet project deadlinesQUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's Degree with STEM focus (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems) or related• Previous work experience delivering business application solutions and integrations with a bias tobest leverage existing applications and tools• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, on multiple projectsPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES• Self-motivated, self-directed, personally accountable, and operate with a sense of integrity.• Excellent written and oral communication, and decision making skills.• Excellent interpersonal skills and desire to work with business users to understand problem areasand formulate a solution.• Excellent conceptual and analytical skills, able to manage multiple projects under strict timelines,work well in a demanding and dynamic environment to meet objectives.• Ability to quickly shift priorities to meet emerging business needs while maintaining progresstoward original goals• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills with ability to effectively prioritize andexecute tasks in a high-pressure environment.• High level of personal integrity, and the ability to professionally handle confidential matters andshow an appropriate level of judgment and maturity.KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE• Experience as a IT SCADA developer, SCADA Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer, or other similarly related duties• HMI/SCADA (Ignition) experience integrating with data provided by PLC and corporate systemssuch as ERP's and WMS's.• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Expression Language, SQL stronglydesired.• Experience with and/or Understanding of the following:o Utilizing integrations (REST, SOAP, XML-RPC, JSON-RPC APIs, Web Services) and how toproduce/consume data from various systemso Working on enterprise scale Digital Transformation/Industry 4.0 initiativeso Understands OEE concepts and able to apply into an MES platformo Working knowledge of Track and Trace technologies and concepts and MES applicationo Understands ERP and WMS systems as it pertains to workflow of raw material demandthrough finished goods movement.• Hands on experience working in integrated development environments• Hands-on software troubleshooting experience• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions

Created: 2025-02-24