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SCADA Technician

Automationtechies  •  Madera, CA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

SCADA Software Technician (Ignition)
Location: Madera, California (On-site)
Type: Full-Time


Join a growing and innovative organization as a SCADA Software Technician, where you’ll play a key role in delivering and supporting Ignition-based solutions that drive operational efficiency. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of software testing, configuration, and deployment while serving as a critical escalation point for complex technical support issues. Working closely with a distributed engineering team, you’ll help ensure reliable system performance and contribute to the development of scalable best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Software Testing & Quality Assurance

  • Test and validate new Ignition features, scripts, and user interface components
  • Perform functional, integration, and regression testing in controlled environments
  • Document test cases, results, and release notes for internal and client use

SCADA Configuration & Deployment

  • Lead configuration efforts for new client implementations, including tag setup, alarms, historian logging, and dashboards
  • Partner with field teams during commissioning to ensure successful system performance

Tier 2 Software Support

  • Serve as the primary escalation point for advanced software-related support issues
  • Troubleshoot and resolve configuration, scripting, and integration challenges
  • Collaborate with Tier 1 support to improve troubleshooting processes
  • Escalate complex issues to engineering with clear documentation and replication steps

Documentation & Standards

  • Develop and maintain configuration templates, deployment guides, and troubleshooting documentation
  • Track system configurations and software updates with accuracy
  • Ensure all documentation remains current and standardized across teams

Qualifications

Required:

  • 2–4 years of experience with SCADA software configuration and deployment
  • Strong proficiency in tag configuration, Python scripting, alarms, and historian setup
  • Working knowledge of PLC/RTU communications (Modbus, MQTT, OPC-UA)
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation

Preferred:

  • Ignition certification
  • Experience in agricultural automation or irrigation systems
  • Familiarity with wireless telemetry (LoRa, cellular)
  • Experience with Git/version control and QA workflows
  • Knowledge of REST API integrations

What Success Looks Like

  • Seamless deployment of new features with minimal defects
  • Timely and effective resolution of escalated technical issues
  • Consistent, standardized SCADA configurations across projects
  • Clear, accessible documentation supporting both deployment and support teams

Why This Opportunity
This role offers the chance to take ownership of mission-critical SCADA systems, collaborate with a highly skilled engineering team, and make a direct impact on operational efficiency in a rapidly evolving technical environment.

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About Automationtechies

Automationtechies is a recruiting firm that connects engineers and professionals with employers in the Factory Automation, Process Control, Instrumentation, and Manufacturing industries.

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Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Year Founded
2000
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