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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Scada/MES Engineer - **Company:** AT Automation - **Location:** Weert, Netherlands - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.nationalevacaturebank.nl/vacature/10607c0b-28b6-432b-a246-1f2495b3b9fd/senior-scada-mes-engineer ## About the Role + 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. ## Description + 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. ## Related Videos - [CUDA in Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1294-cuda-in-python) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [Full Stack Web Apps With Nothing But Python](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/417-full-stack-web-apps-with-nothing-but-python) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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