Sr. IMS Engineer

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Job Summary

Senior IMS Engineer responsible for the design, deployment, and support of manufacturing and data systems. This role is pivotal in introducing new automation equipment, integrating systems, improving processes, and driving cost-reduction initiatives across global manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, implement, and maintain essential Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems for automated manufacturing equipment and manual processes.
• Interface automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant information systems (MES) and enterprise data platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and expertise related to SCADA and manufacturing data systems to ensure operational reliability, cybersecurity, and data integrity.
• Collaborate with automation equipment vendors to design and document equipment interface specifications.
• Gather and document feedback from manufacturing sites to include in system design and continuous improvement.
• Work with Process Engineering to determine and provide process data to data historians at appropriate time intervals.
• Execute project assignments in a team-based environment with minimal supervision.

Work Hours

Traditionally Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Must be flexible and available to work some after-hours and weekends, as required to support operational requirements.

Travel Requirements

Up to 50% travel, including international travel to locations such as Mexico, Poland, and China.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• 5 years of experience in SCADA development (Ignition, Client iFix, or similar), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, SQL).
• 3 years of experience integrating automated and manual manufacturing equipment with plant Information Management Systems (IMS).
• 1 year of experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP, MQTT, etc.).
• Ability to travel globally.

Desired Skills

• Advanced experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, scripting).
• Ignition Gold certification.
• Experience configuring Aveva PI System (Asset Framework, Event Frames, PI Vision), and with Siemens, Omron, and Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply.

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA)
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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