Operational Technology SCADA Specialist

We are looking for a SCADA specialist with experience developing and maintaining manufacturing automation systems using Ignition and MQTT. You will be responsible for assisting of requirements gathering, designing, implementing, testing, and troubleshooting SCADA applications. This position will also include support of facilities and the process controls within these sites as applicable. Interface with various departments including engineering, production, operations, and IT staff. Assist teams in troubleshooting communications and network issues as applicable. This position relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SCADA applications using Ignition and MQTT

• Design and configure graphical user interfaces, data acquisition, data processing, data storage, data visualization, and data reporting using Ignition and MQTT.

• Integrate SCADA applications with various PLCs, sensors, devices, and other systems using Ignition and MQTT protocols and drivers.

• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL

• Conduct preventative maintenance on SCADA systems including upgrading or patching software.

• Experience working with HiveMQ preferred.

• Experience working with the MaintainX CMMS platform preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Ignition 8.1+ software and development

• Solid understanding of industrial control systems such as, SCADA, IIoT, MES as it pertains to Operational Technology

• Familiar with MQTT concepts, features, and benefits, such as pub-sub, brokering technology, and security.

• Experience in working on projects that include cross-functional departments within I.T.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Communication - possesses exceptional writing and verbal presentation skills enabling her/him to prepare and present information and recommendations to a broad and diverse audience

Skills and abilities

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking

• Ability to learn new computer software applications quickly

• Logical, process-oriented nature

• Ability to communicate clearly via video conference, phone and email with customers, vendors and co-workers

• Ability to identify and pursue opportunities for improvement in business processes and systems

• Must work out of the Grand Rapids, MI corporate office.

• Travel expectation is up to 10% per year.

Conduct

• Self-managing; works well under little supervision

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

• Good interpersonal skills and good communicator

• Strong organization skills and detail oriented

• Be a team player and support the Company's goals

• Conducts in a professional manner

• Ability to pass a drug test

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable. Requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Some traveling is required.

Disclaimer Statement

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

"UFP Industries and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin"