Sr. SCADA Engineer

Panasonic•Sparks, NV

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. SCADA Engineer is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and management of the SCADA system at Panasonic’s Gigafactory. Additionally, the Sr. SCADA Engineer manages the documenting system infrastructure and methods to ensure workflows are established and managed. Furthermore, the Sr. SCADA Engineer will lead with helping to improve the SCADA system to ensure business performance is reached at its highest level.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience designing, developing, and supporting SCADA/HMI systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong understanding of PLC and SCADA integration using Ignition SCADA.
Experience with Python scripting for SCADA application logic, data processing, automation, and system integration within Ignition SCADA.
Advanced knowledge of best manufacturing and programming practices such as ISA standards and compliance
Advanced knowledge of Modbus, Ethercat, Ethernet IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, PostgreSQL and SQL
Experience designing high availability systems and databases in a manufacturing environment
Background working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control and software design
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

Nice To Haves

Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting manufacturing image vision systems such as Keyence and Cognex
Experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Mitsubishi or Omron
Knowledge of ISA88 physical model systems such as PackML
Knowledge and handling about American environmental laws and UL (Underwriters Laboratories)
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)

Responsibilities

Leads the developing, implementing, and managing Panasonic’s SCADA system within the Gigafactory
Build standardized, intuitive HMI screens for battery manufacturing processes including mixing, coating, calendaring, slitting, assembly, formation, and end‑of‑line operations.
Design, develop, and maintain SCADA/HMI applications using Ignition SCADA (Vision and Perspective modules).
Integrate Ignition SCADA with PLCs, SCADA drivers, and field devices (e.g., Omron, Keyence, Mitsubishi, OPC UA).
Develop reusable templates, UDTs, and best practices to ensure scalability and consistency across production lines and plants.
Collaborate with Controls, MES, IT, and Process Engineering teams to align system functionality with manufacturing requirements.
Leverage strong database experience (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Ignition internal databases) to design, optimize, and troubleshoot SCADA data models, historians, and transactional data flows.
Integrate Ignition SCADA with third‑party systems and equipment (e.g., quality systems, vision systems, lab/QC systems, Palantir-Foundry, Event Streaming, REST/MQTT and UNS interfaces) to support end‑to‑end manufacturing and quality workflows
Conduct SCADA application code reviews for junior engineers and contractors to ensure adherence to Ignition best practices, coding standards, performance, and cybersecurity guidelines
Analyzing product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods
Takes on technical leader role in development projects, and helps Engineer levels I, II, and III complete tasks for development.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and design feedback to improve code quality, maintainability, and long‑term system scalability.
Determining feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing facilities considering costs, available space, time limitations, company planning, and other technical and economic factors
Providing technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range plant and product engineering planning
Contribute to roadmap planning for SCADA, digital manufacturing, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
Create and maintain technical documentation including architecture diagrams, HMI standards, SOPs, and user guides.
Ensure compliance with IT/OT cybersecurity standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Lead or support change management activities, including testing, validation, and deployment of SCADA changes.
Participate in troubleshooting production issues and root cause analysis (RCA) related to SCADA systems.

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.
On-site Food Options: Several on-site cafes, plentiful snack and beverage kitchens, revolving on-site vendor visits and employee events
Free Shuttle: Rides to and from work!