SCADA Engineer

Panasonic • De Soto, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary:
Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.
Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.
Job Summary:
The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the SCADA Solutions Platform at Panasonic’s Kansas Battery Manufacturing Facility. This role ensures seamless integration between control systems, hardware, and network components to support reliable monitoring and control of production processes. The Engineer develops HMI interfaces in SCADA Platform, develop supervisory control functions, integrates IIoTs, and manages data and maintain SCADA infrastructure configurations to optimize system performance, reliability, and data accuracy. Additionally, this position supports testing, validation, and compliance with industry standards while continuously improving system functionality and documentation. The SCADA Engineer collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to align system capabilities with operational and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition
• Thorough understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway servers, transaction groups, UDTs, Ignition templates and historizing data, UI/UX for HMIs and other SCADDA design standards
• Proficiency in Python scripting (Java, HTML, CSS is a plus, not necessary)
• Strong knowledge of networking principals as they apply to SCADA and control systems
• Understanding of ladder logic
• Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Mitsubishi or Omron
• Knowledge of Modbus, Ethercat, Ethernet/IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, and SQL, CLI, CI/CD
• Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control, and software design
• Ability to cooperate effectively with related departments including overseas teams
• Flexibility to solve issues using first principles thinking
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
• ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
• Inductive Automation Certified Developer (Inductive University)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), preferably with an industrial networking focus
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies and DevOps
• Background working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Management of complex SCADA design and deployment projects
• Successful completion of Inductive University training
• Resilient, self-motived, and able to work well under pressure

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SCADA Solutions within SCADA Platform and system integration projects
• Design and develop SCADA/HMI frameworks, including Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens for intuitive process monitoring and control, automation functions
• Integrate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and all IIoTs, systems, platforms, and applications for seamless data transfer with SCADA systems
• Install and commission SCADA-related modules, program and utilize them
• Perform database programming & data management, tag creation and management, and maintenance to support system functionality and maintain reliability and security
• Write scripts or code to customize SCADA software for specific applications
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot system issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure uptime and performance
• Keep software and firmware current to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance
• Test, debug, and validate SCADA systems to ensure reliability, data accuracy, and optimal operation
• Update and maintain operating and system standards, policies, and procedures
• Apply technical knowledge to develop and document clear, standardized work instructions
• Collaborate with implementation partners and development teams to translate business requirements into functional system capabilities
• Share technical expertise and provide guidance to team members and partners as needed
• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define system specifications
• Work with business partners to define and deliver capabilities aligned with business and IT strategies
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve technical or operational issues in a timely manner
• Support implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Perform regular system maintenance to ensure reliability, safety, and availability
• Conduct thorough testing and validation of SCADA network deployments and installations to verify performance and compliance
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to contracted developers, ensuring deliverables meet quality and project standards; no direct supervisory responsibility for contractors

Benefits

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus 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 Benefits – 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, EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, neurodiversity, tobacco cessation, substance abuse support, and life stage and fertility resources. Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following your start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status, location, and length of service.
• Employee Recognition Program - High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Annual Bonus Program - Opportunity for an annual performance-based bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level