HMI Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• As an HMI/SCADA manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing complex integrated systems, teaching jr to mid-level engineers, and overseeing all sectors of HMI development and HMI commissioning.
• SCADA Development – Partner with various vendors externally and engineering groups internally to come up with a development plan, code, test plan, and deployment & commissioning guide for new screen / scripting development.
• Serve as the primary decision-maker and technical authority for HMI standards, architecture, and implementation across the organization.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to operate independently and with minimal supervision
• Must be able to direct, lead, strategize for upcoming projects in the pipeline while maintaining workload/ staffing for current projects. You will lead a team of roughly 15+ HMI Engineers, contractors, and interns throughout the year.
• Effectively communicate with executive leadership about current state of projects, future plans, and resolutions to any on-going issues.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members, project managers, and customers in a professional well written and spoken manner.
• Document system specifications, interface designs, and test plans for Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and Commissioning Acceptance Tests (CAT).
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps and Microsoft Windows OS
• Continuously improve the development process by incorporating best practices and industry standards.
• Provide support for system commissioning, troubleshooting and integration activities when required
Skills/Abilities:
• Ability to adapt quickly to project changes, client requests and unforeseen technical issues.
• Intermediate to Expert level of experience in Aveva Edge (Indusoft) and Ignition is required & experience in at least one of the following HMI / SCADA software’s (FactoryTalk View ME/SE, FT Optix or Wonderware) 
• PLC proficiency or understanding of PLCs 
• Proficiency in industrial communication protocols such as TCP/IP and OPC UA for seamless integration and data exchange across automation systems. Experience with protocols like Modbus, CAN, Profibus, and DeviceNet is a plus.
• Intermediate knowledge in AVEVA Edge scripting, including built-in scripting for real-time control, Python for advanced data processing, and VBScript for data manipulation and file operations, with the ability to customize and enhance HMI/SCADA applications.
• Understanding how to configure and troubleshoot these protocols within the SCADA or HMI software is essential, whether it involves setting IP addresses, configuring network topologies, or diagnosing communication failures.
• Knowledge of network segmentation, use of gateways, and integrating distributed systems is also crucial for large SCADA environments where communication must be reliable and scalable.
• Intermediate level knowledge in Rockwell PLC programming is required. (Siemens, Schneider or other PLC brands are a nice to have.)
• Ability to integrate PLCs with SCADA/HMI systems. 
• Experience with SQL databases.  Ability to structure data for reporting and analytics (MySQL, Microsoft SQL, Oracle) 
• Experience with SCADA in automated distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment, or manufacturing plants.  
• Understanding of conveyors, sortation, scanners, and devices used in the industry. 
• Ensuring compliance with safety, and cybersecurity standards 
• 2-5+ years of management or leadership experience is required
• 2-5+ years of experience as an HMI /SCADA Engineer or other controls commissioning role is required
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and AutoCAD Electrical  
• Knowledge and ability to read and interpret electrical schematics/layouts
• Knowledge of 480vac 3-phase power, 120vac and 24VDC controls circuits
• Customizing standard products to meet the requirements of each project 


WORK ENVIRONMENT:  
• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.  
• When traveling the job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely uses appropriate PPE, electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment.  


TRAVEL: This position requires 40% travel or as needed to various sites.