SCADA Engineer

Knobelsdorff Enterprises • Childress, TX

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About The Position

The SCADA Engineer supports KE Automation by designing, developing, and commissioning SCADA and HMI systems for complex industrial automation projects. The role creates operator interfaces, integrates automation systems, and delivers visualization solutions that support operational efficiency, system reliability, customer success, and safe, efficient operations. The position supports project execution from design through startup and upholds KE’s commitments to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 3 years of industrial automation, SCADA, or HMI engineering experience.
• Experience developing industrial SCADA and HMI applications.
• Experience with SCADA platforms such as Ignition, FactoryTalk View, AVEVA System Platform (Wonderware), Siemens WinCC, VTScada, ICONICS, Cimplicity, or similar technologies.
• Understanding of industrial networking and communication protocols.
• Experience integrating major PLC platforms, including Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Beckhoff, or similar systems.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 100% or work on-site for commissioning, startup, and customer support activities.

Nice To Haves

• Ignition Gold Certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience with SQL databases.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, VB.NET, or similar.
• Familiarity with MQTT and Industrial IoT architectures.
• Knowledge of ISA-101 HMI design principles and visualization best practices.
• Experience with industrial historians, reporting tools, and cybersecurity concepts.
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, manufacturing, or regulated industrial environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop SCADA and HMI applications for industrial automation projects.
• Create operator interfaces focused on usability, reliability, and performance.
• Configure alarming, trending, reporting, historian, and security functions within SCADA platforms.
• Develop reusable graphics, templates, faceplates, and visualization standards.
• Integrate PLCs, instrumentation, VFDs, databases, historians, and third-party systems.
• Configure industrial communication protocols, including OPC UA, Modbus TCP/IP, and EtherNet/IP.
• Participate in system architecture, software design, and functional reviews.
• Perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot software, communication, and control system issues during startup and operation.
• Collaborate with customers, project managers, and engineering teams to optimize system functionality.
• Follow KE development standards, documentation practices, and quality procedures.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to software standards, engineering tools, and project execution.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees.
• HSA contributions to support medical expenses.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with competitive company match.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Paid weekly with competitive wages.
• PTO and six paid holidays.
• Education reimbursement.
• Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage.

What This Job Offers

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