Senior SCADA Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Engineer role is onsite in Reno, NV. Compensation is not specified. The role supports high-volume manufacturing solutions and their quality, cost, and delivery goals. The engineer leads the design, implementation, and optimization of SCADA systems, ensuring scalable and secure architecture. Through system integration, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with engineering and IT teams, the role advances reliable digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 capabilities.

What you'll do

• Develop SCADA/HMI applications using Ignition Vision and Perspective
• create reusable templates and UDTs
• collaborate with Controls, MES, IT, and Process Engineering
• review code and mentor junior engineers and contractors
• troubleshoot and perform root-cause analysis
• support testing, validation, and deployment
• maintain technical documentation
• ensure IT/OT cybersecurity and regulatory compliance
• integrate SCADA with PLCs, field devices, protocols, databases, and enterprise systems.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior scada engineer

reno nv

maitsys

ignition scada

hmi

plc integration

manufacturing

python

sql

opc ua

mqtt

cybersecurity

industry 4.0

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company matching and immediate vesting
• paid time off and holidays
• parental and caregiver leave
• tuition reimbursement
• annual bonus opportunity
• onsite food options
• transportation assistance
• wellness resources.

Why this role

Requires eight years of SCADA/HMI engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in a related field, and expertise with Ignition SCADA and PLC integration.

About the employer

Maitsys Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.