Senior SCADA/MES Engineer

What you’ll do

As a SCADA/MES Engineer at AT-Automation, you’ll work on challenging projects every day. You’ll take on a more independent and coordinating role. You’ll learn to turn customer requests in both SCADA and MES solutions into practical Ignition solutions.

You’re responsible for designing, configuring, and optimizing SCADA and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) that take our clients’ production processes to the next level. From the initial concept to the final implementation, you guide each project, ensuring smooth execution and timely completion according to the agreed schedule. You work closely with the Ignition team lead and other team members to maintain AT-Automation’s high standard and maximize customer satisfaction. You can take on a coordinating role, getting involved in planning, time tracking, and budget management.

You’ll make use of modern technologies to analyze problems, turn customer needs into technical specifications, and develop solutions that boost efficiency, accuracy, and cost savings for our clients. You stay up-to-date with the latest technologies. Besides carrying out your technical tasks, you also keep track of time registration, actively participate in team meetings, and contribute to improvement proposals for optimal results. As an ambassador of AT-Automation, you represent our core values to customers and colleagues and play an important role in the continuous improvement of our team and services. Curious about the Ignition software? Try the demo for free at: onlinedemo.inductiveautomation.com/data/perspective/client/OnlineDemo

What you bring

• You have an MBO or HBO education in ICT, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Automation.
• You have at least 5 years of experience as a (software) engineer in industrial automation, preferably with SCADA or MES systems.
• You have a basic VCA certificate or are willing to obtain one.
• You have basic knowledge of or experience with SQL databases and Python.
• You are familiar with the ISA95 and ISA88 standards.
• You have an understanding of industrial production processes and can quickly identify and solve technical challenges.
• You are proactive and communicative: you keep an overview, think ahead, and know when to escalate if a project is under pressure.
• You combine an analytical mindset with a pragmatic approach and pay attention to both technology and customer satisfaction.
• You have a strong sense of responsibility and take ownership of your projects – from design to delivery.
• You are committed to your personal development and growth.
• You have perseverance, especially during busy periods.
• You’re willing to occasionally work outside regular hours and to travel abroad for projects.
• You don’t have a 9-to-5 mindset and are ready to put in extra effort when needed.

Responsibilities

• Stakeholder management: You actively maintain contact with both internal and external stakeholders.
• You understand the customer’s needs and translate them into clear, achievable (software) requirements for SCADA and MES solutions. This can include: conducting preliminary research and creating detailed quotes.
• Developing, configuring, and optimizing SCADA/MES systems.
• Team guidance: You provide direction to a team of junior and mid-level engineers.
• You coach them in their technical development and ensure efficient collaboration within the project team.
• Actively keeping track of time registration and contributing to team meetings.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of team performance and our services.
• Representing AT-Automation’s core values to clients and colleagues.
• Continuously working on personal development and growth within the Ignition department.
• Project monitoring: You actively monitor the scope, schedule, and quality of projects.
• You anticipate risks, spot deviations in time, and make adjustments where needed to ensure the project goals are met.
• Giving demos and training to clients and/or programmers.
• Ensuring the safety of yourself and your colleagues in production environments.