Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant discipline, or equivalent automation & controls experience.
Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, including scripting and alarming.
Experience integrating industrial equipment using OPC UA or MQTT/Sparkplug B.
Familiarity with industrial databases, SQL, and operational dashboards.
Knowledge of industrial networking and troubleshooting.
Responsibilities
Own and maintain the Ignition SCADA platform for factory and facility data management.
Design and deploy SCADA applications and dashboards for production teams.
Integrate PLCs and manufacturing equipment into a scalable data architecture.
Establish consistent data structures and naming conventions for operational data.
Troubleshoot SCADA environment issues related to communications and data quality.
Collaborate with technical teams to translate operational needs into data solutions.
Contribute to automation controls development and commissioning activities.
Benefits
Holistic compensation package including competitive salary and equity plan.
Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, plus paid parental leave.
Comprehensive health benefits with HMO and PPO options, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Reimbursement opportunities for professional development and learning initiatives.
Collaborative and dynamic work environment focused on innovation and technology integration.
Full Job Description
Purpose
The Automation Controls Engineer (SCADA) will support the development and operation of flexible robotic manufacturing systems core to the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). This role will be primarily responsible for managing factory data, facility data, and industrial telemetry through the Ignition SCADA platform, making operational information reliable, accessible, and useful across the business.
The ideal candidate combines industrial automation knowledge with a hands-on software and data mindset and can deliver practical solutions in a fast-changing environment. While the initial focus is SCADA and factory data systems, this role will offer opportunities to grow into the full range of automation engineering disciplines, including PLC controls, robotics, motion control, and electrical systems. The Role
Own, develop, and maintain the Ignition SCADA platform used to manage factory, facility, and equipment data and telemetry.
Design and deploy SCADA applications, operator interfaces, dashboards, trends, alarms, and reporting tools for production and engineering teams.
Integrate PLCs, manufacturing equipment, facility systems, and other industrial data sources into a reliable, scalable factory data architecture.
Establish and maintain consistent data structures, tag standards, naming conventions, and interfaces that make operational data accessible across the business.
Support the reliability and performance of the SCADA environment, troubleshooting communications, data quality, and application issues.
Work closely with manufacturing, facilities, automation, IT, and other technical teams to translate operational needs into effective data and visualization solutions.
Contribute to broader automation controls development and commissioning activities as opportunities arise, including new DAPS factory modules and R&D systems.
Basic Qualifications
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
Bachelor's degree in an engineering or relevant discipline, or relevant automation & controls experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Gateway administration, tags, scripting, and alarming).
Experience integrating industrial equipment and facility systems using OPC UA, MQTT/Sparkplug B, or other industrial communications protocols.
Experience with industrial databases, SQL, historians, reporting, and operational dashboards.
Knowledge of industrial networking, connectivity, and troubleshooting.
Experience with sound software engineering practices, version control (Git), testing, and maintainable code.
Experience with PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages; Beckhoff TwinCAT experience is a plus.
Exposure to industrial automation hardware, fieldbus interfaces, and motion control.
Experience with industrial robotics, controls commissioning, or R&D systems.
Familiarity with electrical schematic tools (EPLAN or AutoCAD Electrical), applicable NEC/NFPA 79/UL 508A standards, and industrial safety principles.
Work Environment
Office and factory environment
100% onsite
Minimal travel
Work near moving mechanical parts
Compensation
At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Engineer I - Senior Engineer as evaluated through our interview process.
E03 / Engineer I: $105,980 - $145,730
E04 / Engineer II: $122,430 - $168,340
E05 / Senior Engineer: $141,380 - $194,390
Pay Range
$105,980-$194,390 USD
What We Offer:
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
