Software Engineer SCADA

Job Description:

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for industrial automation and software development Chewy is seeking a Software Engineer to build develop and support SCADA systems that improve our fulfillment center operations. This role is crucial in providing real-time operational insights and ensuring efficient equipment performance across our network.

This position is ideal for a controls-first engineer with strong industrial automation experience as well as software cloud and enterprise integration skills. You will work on systems that directly impact operational uptime safety and efficiency while partnering closely with operations maintenance and engineering teams.

What Youll Do

SCADA System Build & Ownership

• Build develop and support Ignition-based SCADA systems used in fulfillment center operations.
• Take technical ownership of key SCADA applications integrations or system components.
• Implement and maintain OEE metrics alarms and dashboards to improve equipment and process visibility.
• Contribute to uniform SCADA patterns and solutions applied across various facilities.

Controls Integration & Data Flow

• Build and support integrations from PLCs and edge devices into SCADA and downstream enterprise systems.
• Engage with industrial communication protocols including OPC UA MQTT and BACnet.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors on data modeling schemas and system integrations.
• Ensure reliability accuracy and consistency of operational data.

Application Development & Visualization

• Develop and maintain Ignition Perspective applications including HMI screens reusable components and operational dashboards.
• Support report development and data visualization for operational and engineering collaborators.
• Participate in field commissioning system startup troubleshooting and operator training as needed.

Infrastructure Security & Reliability

• Support on-prem and cloud-hosted SCADA environments.
• Build and maintain AWS-based infrastructure supporting SCADA workloads including networking and security components.
• Follow and help improve SCADA security access control and data governance practices.
• Participate in operational support incident response and root cause analysis for production issues.

Collaboration & Technical Contribution

• Work within established architectural patterns and engineering standards.
• Contribute to documentation runbooks and system knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical mentorship to peers and support cross-functional collaboration.
• Balance the delivery of new features with long-term system stability and maintainability.

What Youll Need

Core Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Solid experience in industrial automation and controls including PLCs and industrial networking.
• 35 years of hands-on experience with Ignition Software or similar SCADA platforms.
• Experience supporting industrial systems in production or operational environments.

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with Linux and Windows Server environments.
• Experience with AWS or other cloud-based infrastructure.
• Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language (Python JavaScript Java or SQL).
• Practical understanding of industrial communication protocols including OPC UA and MQTT.
• PLC Programming Experience (Allen Bradley Beckhoff).

Ways to Stand Out

• Experience assisting with or implementing SCADA systems across multiple facilities.
• Experience implementing OEE asset monitoring or equipment performance solutions.
• Familiarity with data analytics or industrial data pipelines.
• Strong operational approach with a focus on reliability uptime and supportability.

Join Chewy and be part of a team that is ambitious collaborative and dedicated to delivering flawless solutions. Together we will continue to drive innovation and success in the pet industry!

• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidates relevant experience education and work addition this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08 positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits such as medical/Rx vision dental life disability hospital indemnity critical illness and accident. We offer parental leave family services benefits backup dependent care flexible spending accounts telemedicine pet adoption reimbursement employee assistance program and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at .

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin gender citizenship marital status religion age disability gender identity results of genetic testing veteran status as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements or if you need a religious accommodation please contact .

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