SCADA Engineer

Overview Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US. Position Summary The primary responsibility of the SCADA Engineer is to provide technical leadership and support for the facility’s industrial automation, SCADA, HMI, PLC, and process control systems. This role is responsible for the design, maintenance, troubleshooting, optimization, and continuous improvement of manufacturing automation systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations. The SCADA Engineer works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and Engineering teams to support manufacturing performance, data integrity, system reliability, and operational excellence. This role serves as the primary bridge between Information Technology and Operations for all plant-floor automation matters, owning the diagnosis and resolution of SCADA, HMI, PLC, network, and control-system issues, while partnering with IT on matters involving SAP, ERP, and enterprise business systems. This position will be working with sensitive information and therefore requires execution of an NDA. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as SME for SCADA/HMI/PLC and industrial control systems facilitywide, including SCADA integration with ShotScope, FactoryTalk Batch, and FactoryTalk Optix — developing, configuring, and troubleshooting applications, graphics, alarms, historical data, recipes/formulas, and reporting to maximize uptime and reliability. Program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC control logic, communications, and device integration; diagnose and resolve fieldlevel connectivity issues (I/O, control panels, comm drops) across the plant floor. Support process automation across batching, blending, filling, packaging, conveying, utilities, and warehouse operations, partnering with Maintenance and Operations to troubleshoot issues and drive rootcause analysis on failures from SCADA point of view. Monitor SCADA performance, proactively identify reliability/efficiency opportunities, and lead continuous improvement projects to boost productivity and reduce waste. Establish and maintain automation standards: documentation, backups, programming standards, and dashboards at SCADA. Support startup, commissioning, validation, and qualification of new equipment and automation systems through SCADA Support integration between SCADA, MES, ERP, and other plant systems; drive Industry 4.0, data collection, and digital transformation initiatives. Act as primary liaison between Operations and IT for automation/control matters — owning resolution of SCADA/HMI/PLC/OT issues, defining clear OTvsIT escalation criteria, and escalating SAP/ERP/enterprise issues appropriately. Train operations/maintenance personnel on automation systems; manage automationrelated contractors, vendors, and service providers. JOB EFFICIENCY MEASURES Job performance will be assessed using measurable metrics, which may include but are not limited to: Production output and throughput targets. Functional Dashboards. Equipment uptime, utilization, and operational efficiency. Ontime completion and schedule adherence. Participation in and contribution to continuous improvement initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum 5 years of experience supporting industrial automation and control systems. Experience with SCADA platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk Batch, Factory Talk View Se, FactoryTalk Optix, and ShotScope, or similar platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, WinCC). Strong knowledge of HMI development and industrial networking. Experience with industrial communication protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profinet, OPC UA, and serial communications. Knowledge of SQL databases, data historians, reporting platforms, and manufacturing data systems. Experience in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, or other GMPregulated manufacturing environments preferred. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problemsolving skills. Advanced Microsoft Office skills. Fluency in English required; Spanish is a plus. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS This position is performed primarily in a manufacturing and production environment within a beverage manufacturing facility. The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, automated and manual production equipment, wet or humid conditions, temperature variations, and moderate to high noise levels. Employees may be required to work on elevated work surfaces, platforms, ladders, or stairs, and in or around confined or restricted spaces in accordance with applicable safety procedures and training. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and must be worn at all times while on the production floor or in designated work areas, in accordance with OSHA standards and company safety policies. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, balance, push, pull, and use hands and arms to operate machinery, tools, and equipment. The role involves repetitive motions, sustained physical activity, and maintaining situational awareness in a dynamic production environment. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance. Work schedules may include extended shifts, overtime, weekends, and/or holidays based on production demands. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time. Written Communication: Understands and clearly conveys information in writing. Reading Comprehension: Interprets written instructions and jobrelated documents. Critical Thinking: Evaluated information and solutions using logic and reasoning. Active Listening: Listens attentively and responds appropriately. Employee must abide by our company values; Humility, Honesty, Mutual Respect and Equitable Treatment of All, Dependability and Accountability, and Initiative. The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherited in the occupation. FOOD SAFETY This role supports the company’s commitment to compliance by following food safety protocols, staying up to date through ongoing training, and helping build a culture where food safety and accountability are part of everyday work.