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# SCADA Manufacturing Engineer

- **Company:** Experis
- **Location:** Newport News, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Systems, Relational Databases, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), SQL Databases, Web Services, Data Logging, HMI Screens, Restful APIs
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.experis.com/en/job/417402/scada-manufacturing-engineer

## About the Role

Our client, a modern industrial software and automation organization, is seeking a SCADA Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. As a SCADA Manufacturing Engineer, you will be part of the industrial software engineering group supporting complex discrete manufacturing operations at a heavy industrial US defense contractor. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, hands-on industrial data experience, and the ability to translate operational needs into reliable, maintainable digital solutions.

## Description

+ Design and develop responsive industrial web applications using Ignition Perspective and supporting web technologies.
 + Extend Ignition out-of-the-box components using JavaScript, CSS, and Python scripting to meet complex operational requirements.
 + Integrate real-time and historical industrial data by connecting equipment and control systems using OPC, Kepware, tags, and historian data sources.
 + Build modular, maintainable application architectures that support long-term scalability and reuse.
 + Work directly in the manufacturing environment during site visits to understand equipment and workflows, determine required data, and deliver solutions that operators and engineering teams can trust.
What's Needed?

 + Strong web UI development fundamentals: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, and responsive design.
 + Proficiency in Python scripting for application logic and automation.
 + Solid experience with SQL databases and relational data models, including designing efficient data models and queries for operational use.
 + Experience integrating external systems using REST APIs or web services.
 + Hands-on industrial data experience with SCADA/HMI systems and live plant-floor data; experience configuring and troubleshooting OPC connections, tags, and historian data is required (Ignition and Kepware/Canary are strongly preferred).
What's in it for me?

 + Opportunity to build modern, highly customized digital applications on top of the Ignition platform for real manufacturing outcomes.
 + A role that blends OT/industrial data systems with modern software development fundamentals.
 + Direct impact through field- and customer-facing collaboration with operators, trades, engineers, supervisors, and managers.
 + Work focused on reliability, performance, and maintainable architectures-supported by strong engineering practices like logging, diagnostics, and documentation.
 + Immediate start with a possible 3-month CTH engagement (confidential submission; do not re-post).
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

 + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
 + Dental Plan
 + Vision Plan
 + Health Savings Account
 + Health Flexible Spending Account
 + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
 + Supplemental Life Insurance
 + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
 + Business Travel Insurance