Senior Automation SCADA Engineer

As a Senior Automation SCADA and Controls Engineer, you will be joining a leader in veterinary medical device manufacturing that is driving the future of automation, data, and digital transformation in the industry. You'll be at the heart of IDEXX's smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0, and enterprise-wide Digital Transformation initiatives. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our SCADA and IIoT platforms, lead high-impact projects that elevate manufacturing efficiency, quality, and innovation-and grow your career at the intersection of automation, AI, and data.

You'll work with cutting-edge automation and digital technologies in a smart manufacturing culture that values innovation, collaboration, and strong work-life balance. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and help define the next generation of connected, data-driven factory systems, we want you on our team.

What you'll do:

• Automation & Controls Engineering: Perform automation controls engineering activities in support of production automation machinery and smart manufacturing, including machine automation controls, IIoT, PLC, HMI, SCADA, machine vision systems, industrial robots, computer networking, and other automation controls areas.

• Software Development: Write, test, debug, modify, and implement automation applications, including PLC, HMI, SCADA, SQL, and Python. Platforms include Rockwell Studio 5000 and FactoryTalk View, Inductive Automation Ignition, OPC, MQTT, SQL Server, etc.

• Smart Factory Integration: Build SCADA/MES solutions to digitally connect machines, equipment, and devices across the plant floor. Integrate with MES, CMMS, and other enterprise systems.

• System Architecture: Define solution architecture, data strategies, and OT network/application cybersecurity.

• Connectivity & Edge Devices: Evaluate and implement equipment connectivity options using PLCs, control devices, sensors, and IIoT edge technology.

• Visualization & User Interfaces: Design intuitive HMIs and SCADA dashboards that provide real-time visibility into operations and equipment performance.

• Troubleshooting & Support: Lead diagnostics, troubleshooting, and issue resolution for automation systems in production environments.

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field-or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years in automation/controls engineering, with proven expertise in PLC/HMI/SCADA development and troubleshooting.

• Strong knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLCs and Rockwell Software.

• Extensive knowledge and experience developing and implementing enterprise-level Industrial IoT, SCADA, and MES applications using Inductive Automation Ignition, including Perspective, Python, and SQL scripting.

• In-depth understanding of IT and OT network architecture, including industrial communication protocols like Ethernet/IP, OPC, MQTT, Modbus, and TCP/IP.

• Ability to provide innovative solutions to complex automation and data challenges.

• Deep experience with connecting to and collecting data from industrial IoT devices, PLCs, manufacturing applications, and databases.

• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive initiatives to completion with minimal guidance.

• Travel 5% of the time.

Preferred skills:

• Experienced with process historians, SQL databases, time series databases, and SQL database programming.

• Knowledge and experience with Data Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and predictive analytics.

• Programming experience in .NET, C#, Java, Node-RED, HTML, or full-stack development.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Snowflake).

• Knowledge and experience with Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 frameworks.

• Experienced with Data Analytics tools and software to process and visualize large data sets using tools like Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Python, Plotty, and Dash.

• Working knowledge of Unified Name Space (UNS) and ISA-95

• ISA/IEC 62443 OT Cybersecurity.

Benefits:

• Lead meaningful projects that directly impact manufacturing innovation in the veterinary medical device field

• Grow your career at the intersection of automation, data, AI, and digital transformation

• Lead innovation at an industry leader driving smart manufacturing initiatives

• Enjoy a strong work-life balance in a safe, modern environment

• Base salary: $110,000-$120,000 (dependent on experience)

• Paid Time Off and competitive benefits

• 401K Matching

• Discounted Stock Purchasing

• Yearly Merit Increases & Bonus

Why IDEXX?

We're proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve, we follow our Purpose and Guiding Principles to help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, to ensure safe drinking water for billions, and to help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a global workforce of over 10,000 talented people.

So, what does that mean for you? We enrich the livelihoods of our employees with a positive and respectful work culture that embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement.

Let's pursue what matters together.

IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.

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