SCADA Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Job Title:SCADA Manufacturing Engineer

Location:Newport News, VA (Onsite)

Pay Range:

What's the Job?

• 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
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

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