SCADA Engineer I

Join a team that is changing the world by accelerating sustainable energy. As a SCADA Engineer I at Panasonic's Gigafactory, you will support the maintenance, configuration, and operation of SCADA systems, contributing to reliable and efficient manufacturing operations while developing technical expertise under senior guidance.

Responsibilities

• Work with SCADA Engineers II, III, and Senior Engineers to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of Panasonic's SCADA systems within the Gigafactory.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of standardized, intuitive SCADA screens for battery manufacturing processes including Mixing, Coating, Press, Slitting, Assembly, Formation, and End-of-Line operations.
• Support project activities by completing assigned tasks and learning established engineering standards, methodologies, and best practices.
• Assist in the configuration, testing, and maintenance of SCADA/HMI applications using Ignition SCADA (Vision and Perspective modules).
• Support the integration and testing of Ignition SCADA systems with PLCs, SCADA drivers, and field devices (e.g., Omron, Keyence, Mitsubishi, OPC UA).
• Assist in developing and maintaining reusable templates, UDTs, and standardized components under the guidance of senior team members.
• Collaborate with Controls, MES, IT, and Process Engineering teams to align system functionality with manufacturing requirements.
• Support database-related activities involving SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and Ignition databases for data collection, reporting, and historian functions.
• Generate SCADA documentation including specifications, architecture, and SOPs.
• Support SCADA system customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with IT/OT cybersecurity standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in integrating SCADA applications with third-party systems and equipment, including quality systems, vision systems, lab/QC systems, Palantir Foundry, Event Streaming platforms, REST/MQTT interfaces, and Unified Namespace (UNS) architectures.
• Participate in troubleshooting production issues and root cause analysis (RCA) related to SCADA systems.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to support SCADA hardware commissioning activities across the factory, ensuring successful installation, integration, testing, and startup of manufacturing systems.
• Assist with SCADA hardware and software commissioning activities, including installation, integration, testing, and startup support for manufacturing systems.
• Execute testing and validation activities for SCADA applications, network deployments, and system installations under the guidance of experienced engineers.
• Continuously develop technical knowledge of SCADA technologies, manufacturing processes, and Panasonic engineering standards.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 1+ years of experience with SCADA design, programming, and commissioning in Ignition or related SCADA systems.
• Good understanding of tags, alarm pipelines, gateway servers, edge line servers, transaction groups, recipe management, UDTs, Ignition templates, and historizing data.
• Basic experience with Python scripting for SCADA application logic, data processing, automation, and system integration within Ignition SCADA.
• Basic networking principles as they apply to SCADA.
• Basic understanding of PLC and SCADA integration.
• Basic knowledge of Modbus, Ethercat, Ethernet IP, Profinet, MQTT, OPC UA, PostgreSQL, and SQL.
• Basic understanding of electrical hardware, drawings, sequence control, and software design.
• Basic knowledge of best manufacturing and programming practices such as ISA standards and compliance.
• Ability to cooperate and work with related departments including overseas teams.
• Flexibility to solve issues with first principles thinking.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of Agile Project Management.
• Successful completion of Inductive University.
• Basic experience programming, installing, and troubleshooting PLC systems, preferably Mitsubishi or Omron.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven core principles: contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude.
• Ignition Core Certification.

Physical Demands

• Physical Activities (percentage of time during the normal workday):
  • Sit: 25%
  • Walk: 30%
  • Stand: 25%
  • Lift: 20%
• Required Lifting and Carrying (frequency):
  • Up to 10 lbs.: Frequent (34-66%)
  • Up to 20 lbs.: Frequent (34-66%)
  • Up to 35 lbs.: Frequent (34-66%)
  • Team-lift only (over 35 lbs.): Frequent (34-66%)

Benefits

• Health Benefits: 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.
• 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.

This role is based on-site at Panasonic's Gigafactory, where we prioritize creating a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us in De Soto, Kansas, and be part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and meaningful contributions to society.