/SCADA Technician

SCADA Technician

Madera, CA, USusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
Not disclosed
// Posted
1 month ago

About the Role

<p><strong>SCADA Software Technician (Ignition)</strong><br /><strong>Location:</strong> Madera, California (On-site)<br /><strong>Type:</strong> Full-Time</p> <p><strong>Overview</strong><br />Join a growing and innovative organization as a SCADA Software Technician, where you&rsquo;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&rsquo;ll help ensure reliable system performance and contribute to the development of scalable best practices.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <p><strong>Software Testing &amp; Quality Assurance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Test and validate new Ignition features, scripts, and user interface components </li> <li>Perform functional, integration, and regression testing in controlled environments </li> <li>Document test cases, results, and release notes for internal and client use </li> </ul> <p><strong>SCADA Configuration &amp; Deployment</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead configuration efforts for new client implementations, including tag setup, alarms, historian logging, and dashboards </li> <li>Partner with field teams during commissioning to ensure successful system performance </li> </ul> <p><strong>Tier 2 Software Support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary escalation point for advanced software-related support issues </li> <li>Troubleshoot and resolve configuration, scripting, and integration challenges </li> <li>Collaborate with Tier 1 support to improve troubleshooting processes </li> <li>Escalate complex issues to engineering with clear documentation and replication steps </li> </ul> <p><strong>Documentation &amp; Standards</strong></p> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain configuration templates, deployment guides, and troubleshooting documentation </li> <li>Track system configurations and software updates with accuracy </li> <li>Ensure all documentation remains current and standardized across teams </li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <p><strong>Required:</strong></p> <ul> <li>2&ndash;4 years of experience with SCADA software configuration and deployment </li> <li>Strong proficiency in tag configuration, Python scripting, alarms, and historian setup </li> <li>Working knowledge of PLC/RTU communications (Modbus, MQTT, OPC-UA) </li> <li>Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills </li> <li>Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation </li> </ul> <p><strong></strong><strong>Preferred:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ignition certification </li> <li>Experience in agricultural automation or irrigation systems </li> <li>Familiarity with wireless telemetry (LoRa, cellular) </li> <li>Experience with Git/version control and QA workflows </li> <li>Knowledge of REST API integrations </li> </ul> <p><strong>What Success Looks Like</strong></p> <ul> <li>Seamless deployment of new features with minimal defects </li> <li>Timely and effective resolution of escalated technical issues </li> <li>Consistent, standardized SCADA configurations across projects </li> <li>Clear, accessible documentation supporting both deployment and support teams </li> </ul> <p><strong>Why This Opportunity</strong><br />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.</p> <p><span class="hidden">6800</span></p>

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