SCADA Engineer

Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a SCADA Engineer? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Meet the Recruiter:
Eric Laffey

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions.

If you’re passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

The SCADA Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of the SCADA Solutions Platform at Panasonic’s Kansas Battery Manufacturing Facility. This role ensures seamless integration between control systems, hardware, and network components to support reliable monitoring and control of production processes. The Engineer develops HMI interfaces in SCADA Platform, develops supervisory control functions, integrates IIoTs, and manages data and maintains SCADA infrastructure configurations to optimize system performance, reliability, and data accuracy.

Additionally, this position supports testing, validation, and compliance with industry standards while continuously improving system functionality and documentation. The SCADA Engineer collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams to align system capabilities with operational and business objectives.

• Develop and implement SCADA Solutions within SCADA Platform and system integration projects
• Design and develop SCADA/HMI frameworks, including Human‑Machine Interface (HMI) screens for intuitive process monitoring and control, automation functions
• Integrate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and all IIoTs, systems, platforms, and applications for seamless data transfer with SCADA systems
• Install and commission SCADA‑related modules, program and utilize them
• Perform database programming & data management, tag creation and management, and maintenance to support system functionality and maintain reliability and security
• Write scripts or code to customize SCADA software for specific applications
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot system issues, and implement corrective actions to ensure uptime and performance

• Keep software and firmware current to address security vulnerabilities and improve performance
• Test, debug, and validate SCADA systems to ensure reliability, data accuracy, and optimal operation
• Update and maintain operating and system standards, policies, and procedures
• Apply technical knowledge to develop and document clear, standardized work instruction

• Collaborate with implementation partners and development teams to translate business requirements into functional system capabilities
• Share technical expertise and provide guidance to team members and partners as needed

• Collaborate with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and define system specifications
• Work with business partners to define and deliver capabilities aligned with business and IT strategies
• Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to identify and resolve technical or operational issues in a timely manner

• Support implementation of processes and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer specifications
• Perform regular system maintenance…