Associate SCADA Engineer

Hoffman & Hoffman Inc•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

We are seeking an Associate SCADA Engineer to join our growing SCADA team. This entry-level role is ideal for a motivated early-career engineer who is eager to build hands-on experience in SCADA systems and industrial controls. You will work alongside senior engineers and project leads to support the development, commissioning, and maintenance of SCADA applications for live projects. This role offers strong mentorship, exposure to real-world systems, and opportunities to grow technically and professionally within the controls and automation industry.

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: PLC or HMI programming or troubleshooting
HVAC or building automation controls
Industrial networking (VLANs, firewalls, industrial protocols)
Low-voltage electrical installation
Front-end development
Scripting or software development (Python, Java, database languages, or front-end frameworks)
Bachelor’s or Associate degree (or equivalent experience) in one of the following fields: Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics
Industrial Engineering

Responsibilities

Implement established standards to develop Ignition Perspective views
Assist in commissioning and testing SCADA screens, alarms, and trends for active projects
Troubleshoot basic HMI/SCADA issues under the guidance of senior engineers
Collaborate with project leads to identify and resolve bugs and system issues
Instantiate and configure UDTs (User Defined Types) in accordance with project standards
Work closely with the graphic design team to translate UI/UX standards into functional Ignition applications
Support the creation and maintenance of process and project documentation
Participate in pull request (PR) reviews and follow established development workflows

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