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What they do
A Power Systems Engineer specializes in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power. They work in the field of electrical engineering but with a specific emphasis on large-scale power systems that provide electricity to homes, businesses, industries, and infrastructure.
$137,573 / year median in California
Job Description
???? Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer ($85/hr | Onsite Silicon Valley) at Comrise ???? Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer ($85/hr | Onsite Silicon Valley) at Comrise in Union City, California Posted in 2 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Title:
Lead SCADA & Industrial Automation Engineer Compensation:
$84.94 / hour
Location:
Fremont, CA (with regular onsite support in Hayward, CA) | 100%
Onsite Role Type:
Full-Time Contract (40 hrs/week) | Direct W-2 Only ???? Why Apply? Work directly at the forefront of autonomous vehicle manufacturing . We are seeking an elite Ignition & SCADA Expert to architect, integrate, and scale real-time manufacturing systems bridging physical robotics and enterprise cloud environments.
Top-Tier Pay:
$84.94/hr W-2.
Cutting-Edge Tech Stack:
Inductive Automation Ignition (Vision & Perspective), Kepware OPC UA, Python, SQL, SAP ME/MII.
High Impact:
Architect shop-floor automation for next-generation vehicle production lines.
Key Responsibilities Enterprise SCADA Architecture:
Design, launch, and scale enterprise-grade SCADA systems using Inductive Automation Ignition (both Vision & Perspective modules).
Systems Integration:
Connect shop-floor hardware to enterprise networks by linking Ignition platforms to PLCs via Kepware OPC UA and integrating with
SAP ME/MII
.
Floor Optimization:
Hands-on troubleshooting on the plant floor. Write custom Python or Java scripts to eliminate production bottlenecks and optimize uptime.
Data & Web Services:
Write complex SQL queries and build custom web service calls to connect specialized engineering tools with plant networks.
Requirements Ignition Mastery:
5+ years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and scaling SCADA systems using Inductive Automation Ignition (Vision & Perspective required).
Plant Floor Expertise:
5+ years supporting industrial automation in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Programming & SQL:
Strong proficiency in Python or Java and expert-level SQL query optimization .
Hardware & ERP:
Direct experience connecting SCADA to PLCs via Kepware / OPC UA and integrating with
SAP ME/MII
frameworks.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. Interview Process (Fast-Tracked) 30-Min Technical Discovery Call (Video screen on architecture & history) 60-Min Panel Interview (Deep dive into Ignition, SQL, and live troubleshooting) Offer & Immediate Onboarding Work Authorization Requirements Direct W-2
Engagement Only:
This position is strictly open to direct W-2 individual candidates. We cannot support C2C (Corp-to-Corp), 1099, LLCs, or third-party agency sub-contracting.
Work Authorization:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a direct W-2 basis. Candidates must not now, or in the future, require employer visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, OPT/CPT, TN, etc.) to maintain employment eligibility.
Benefits
- Dental Insurance