Senior SCADA Engineer

Why Badger Meter?
 

Badger Meter is a leading global water technology company, with a mission to preserve and protect the world’s most precious resource.  For more than 100 years, cities and businesses have utilized our innovative and trusted solutions to enhance operational efficiency and conserve water while making it more affordable, clean and resilient.  Just like every drop counts, at Badger Meter every employee counts because our contributions have a lasting impact on the world!

Here at Badger Meter, we believe that our approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion is the very foundation of our success. Our commitment is reflected in our core values, where we strive to create an environment that celebrates differences, encourages innovation, and ensures that every voice is celebrated and appreciated.  

We understand that a diverse team brings a variety of perspectives and ideas, which ultimately fosters creativity and excellence. Badger Meter provides opportunities for career growth and development for every employee by creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where they can make meaningful contributions while preserving the world’s most precious resource. 
 

What You Will Contribute:
 

As a SCADA engineer, you will be responsible for global Ignition systems.  You will assist in the development of a global framework and strategy to build a fully connected manufacturing environment and visualizations to provide real-time information and data including KPIs such as OEE.  You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and implement solutions from various automation sources such as Rockwell PLCs, Fanuc robots, monitoring sensors, and test equipment.

Job Duties:

• Configures, administers, and performance regular system maintenance.
• Develops Ignition and Sepasoft applications which may include databases and database interfaces, and data handling & reporting.
• Builds integrations between ERP, MES, Scada, and PLC and automation systems.
• Conducts analysis, design, evaluation, modification, testing and implementation of Ignition SCADA and Sepasoft MES systems.
• Conducts analysis of systems specifications and uses the latest analysis/diagramming tools to represent business/technical processes. ​
• Prepares and publishes system and programming documentation.
• Recommends changes in development, maintenance, and system standards.
• Coordinates development related application upgrade activities.
• Leads data migration and integration efforts.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Chemical or related engineering field required
• 5+ years of proven experience with SCADA systems, including design, configuration, and maintenance

Required Qualifications:

• Advanced development experience with Ignition including Perspective
• Experience Integrating Ignition with MES Systems and ERP Systems
• Experience Integrating SCADA with Allen-Bradley, Siemens PLCs, Fanuc

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Sepasoft OEE configuration and development
• Experience working with various device interfaces like OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, IO-Link, RFID, etc
• Knowledge of Python and Microsoft SQL

Competencies:

• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.
• Communication: Convey information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listen actively to others.
• Initiating Action: Take prompt action to accomplish work goals; take action to achieve results beyond what is required; be proactive.

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Competitive Total Rewards at Badger Meter:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus

• Eligible for Annual Pay Increases

• Comprehensive Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage 

• 15 days Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays  

• Two Ways to Save for Retirement: Badger Meter contributes 25 cents for every dollar you contribute to the plan, up to 7% of your eligible compensation.  In addition to the match, the company will also contribute 5% of your eligible compensation to your Defined Contribution account on an annual basis. Additional access to a certified financial planner to help ensure your money is working for you, at no cost!

• Employer Paid benefits including: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and more 

• Educational Assistance – Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 

• Voluntary benefits including: Additional Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness coverage

• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Applicants can learn more about their rights regarding equal opportunity in employment by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster supplement at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

Badger Meter complies with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local disability laws. This means that we will reasonably accommodate qualified employees with a disability if accommodation would allow them to perform the essential functions of their job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.  

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