SCADA Engineer

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a SCADA Engineer? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Meet the Recruiter: Eric Laffey

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.

Essential Duties:

Functional Operations:

• 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

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement:

• 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 instruction

Training & Team Support:

• 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

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication:

• 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

Quality, Safety, & Compliance:

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Provide technical oversight and guidance to contracted developers, ensuring deliverables meet quality and project standards; no direct supervisory responsibility for contractors

Education, Certifications, & Licenses:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Preferred:

• 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)

Essential Qualifications:

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure health and safety in the workplace and for employee protection, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. In addition, employees are expected to participate in cross-training and may be assigned responsibilities in other areas as business needs evolve.

Physical Demands:

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 35%
• Walk: 35%
• Stand: 30%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%), Continuous (67-100%)

For this position, the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent
• Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent
• Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Benefits & Perks - What's In It For You:

Panasonic Energy prioritizes total well-being and offers comprehensive benefits options to support physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health:

• Highly inclusive and class-leading healthcare options to include family planning, mental health, and pet insurance
• Employee assistance programs that support total well-being with complimentary session offered each and every month
• Company-matched and fully vested 401K retirement program that starts immediately from date of enrollment
• Annual bonus program, High5 employee recognition and awards platform, quarterly and annual employee recognition
• Simplified access to self-guided and representative-supported short and long-term financial wellness and retirement planning
• Educational Assistance & Reimbursement Program
• Inclusion programs and associated employee resource groups that promote representation and belonging
• Leadership, career, and mentorship development programs opportunities at all levels across the organization
• Collaborative and motivating culture routed in continuous personal and professional growth and much more.

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America.

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