System Engineer - Ignition SCADA

Position Overview

Saint-Gobain is seeking a highly skilled and experienced System Engineer to lead the deployment and development of smart factory applications across Saint-Gobain’s global operations. The System Engineer will play a key role in scaling these applications across multiple factories, ensuring seamless integration with MES and automation systems.

The ideal candidate will be part of Indec 4.0, the Global Competency Center for Saint-Gobain, serving all Industry 4.0 initiatives for over 1100 factories worldwide. Indec 4.0 is a strong team of 300+ members dedicated to advancing manufacturing processes through cutting-edge technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will play a crucial role in advancing our mission. We invite you to join us at a pivotal moment in our growth journey as we strive to enhance our technological capabilities and develop impactful solutions that empower our team and drive our organization forward. '

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the deployment of global Saint-Gobain applications.
• Collaborate with IT, cybersecurity, and customers on application setup, configuration, and validation.
• Provide application training to customers, support, and troubleshoot problems that arise during deployment.
• Prepare documentation, SOP to simplify application deployment and update it from time to time.
• Provide technical support in PLC, SCADA, and MES to customers and work along with the development team in application improvements.
• Monitor project progress, track key performance indicators, and provide regular updates and reports to the project team.

Qualifications and Skills

• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation and commissioning
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Ignition SCADA (certifications will be an added advantage)
• Automation protocols – Modbus RTU & TCP/IP , ProfiNET, Ethernet TCP, OPC DA/UA, S7 communication
• Experience in SQL databases, MQTT, and REST API
• Experience in scripting languages (Python, JavaScript)
• Experience/knowledge of Agile methodology
• Experience/knowledge of Industry 4.0 methodologies/standards
• Experience/knowledge in ISA-95 Network standard
• Experience in Siemens and Allen-Bradley (AB) PLCs
• Experience in WinCC VB scripting
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, confident, and results-oriented.
• Customer-focused mindset with a strong drive for execution.

About Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain is a global leader in the design, production, and distribution of materials and solutions that are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. We are committed to continuous innovation, sustainable development, and creating a positive impact on the world.