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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # SCADA/MES Engineer - **Company:** Amcor Flexibles, Llc - **Location:** Evansville, IN, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Software Suite, Business Systems, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Documentation, Information Systems, Databases, Computer Engineering, Data Architecture, Data Systems, Web Development, Design of User Interfaces, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), JSON, Jython, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI, OPC Unified Architecture, Microsoft SharePoint, Statistical Process Control (SPC), SQL Stored Procedures, Transact-SQL, Data Processing, Microsoft Power Automate, Powerquery, Data Layers, Build Management, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Industrial Software, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88455569/1 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be considered. * 3+ years developing industrial software, SCADA, MES, or data systems * Hands-on development experience with Ignition (Perspective and/or Vision) * Proficiency in Python (Jython scripting), MS SQL / T-SQL, and general web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, REST APIs, JSON). * Working knowledge of industrial connectivity and controls concepts: OPC UA/DA, PLC tag structures, HMI interfaces, and networking. * Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, and SharePoint integration experience. * Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work effectively with others and individually * Ability to travel up to 10%. ## Description PURPOSE: Design, develop, and sustain the plant-level SCADA and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) platform used to run and improve manufacturing operations. 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