Process Development & Automation Engineer II (SCADA Engineer)

The Process Development and Automation Engineer II provides technical engineering support for laboratory automation, equipment, and data systems within a complex clinical laboratory environment. This role supports the implementation, integration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of automation solutions, including PLC-based systems, SCADA/AVEVA platforms, and related data and reporting tools. The Engineer II collaborates cross-functionally to support system design, validation, commissioning, and ongoing operational performance.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

Serve as the technical lead for AVEVA implementation, expansion, and sustainment across automation systems.

Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot PLC-based data collection and integration solutions.

Configure, validate, and support AVEVA, Historian, Insight, and associated reporting systems.

Partner cross-functionally with teams to ensure accurate automation performance data.

Design and implement automation data structures, tags, state models, downtime tracking, fault monitoring, and KPI reporting.

Support commissioning, SAT, go-live, and lifecycle management of new automation systems.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives using equipment performance and reliability data.

Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve visibility into throughput, downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and OEE metrics.

Support AVEVA verification activities and ensure system compliance in regulated laboratory environments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 3+ years relevant industry experience.; or Associates degree in Engineering, Technology, Electronics, or similar field with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.

3+ years relevant industry experience.

3+ years of experience in building automation systems.

2+ years of experience developing and commissioning automated systems.

Possesses advanced knowledge of engineering theories, practices and procedures and applies this knowledge and skills to complete assignments.

Experience working with middleware devices, PC knowledge, and networking and interface protocols.

Experience integrating databases with automated systems.

Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

Rockwell PLC programming (Studio 5000).

AVEVA/Wonderware, Ignition, Historian, Insight, or SCADA experience.

SQL, databases, and industrial data systems.

Rockwell HMI development and troubleshooting

Automation networking and system integration.

The base pay for this position is

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.