Sr. SCADA Engineer

Littelfuse is one of America’s Best Mid-Sized Companies (Forbes) and has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Illinois (Best Companies Group) for 11 consecutive years. With its global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, USA, Littelfuse is a leading, global manufacturer of electronic components serving more than 100,000 end customers across industrial, transportation, and electronics end markets. We have more than 17,000 employees with operations in 15 countries. From semiconductors to sensors… switches to fuses and more… we produce billions of electronic components that help our customers empower a sustainable, connected, and safer world. In 2021, Littelfuse had net sales of $2.1 billion.

About the job:

• Lead the end-to-end design, development, configuration, testing, deployment, and commissioning of SCADA systems, including HMI (Human-Machine Interface), RTU (Remote Terminal Unit), PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), and communication protocols.
• Optimize SCADA system performance, troubleshoot complex technical issues (hardware, software, communication), conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective/preventive actions to minimize downtime and ensure system stability.
• Develop and maintain SCADA system documentation, including system architectures, configuration files, standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical specifications, and training materials.
• Ensure SCADA system security compliance with industry standards (e.g., IEC 62443, NERC CIP) and company cybersecurity policies, implementing access controls, encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Lead cross-functional projects (collaborating with engineering, operations, IT, and cybersecurity teams) to deliver SCADA system upgrades, integrations, and expansions on time and within budget.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior SCADA engineers, guiding them in best practices, system design, troubleshooting, and professional development.
• Monitor SCADA system performance metrics, identify inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability, scalability, and user experience.
• Coordinate with operations teams to understand business needs, translate requirements into technical solutions, and provide ongoing SCADA system support.
• Other tasks assigned by the leader.

About you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive experience in SCADA system design, configuration, implementation, and maintenance in industrial environments.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA software platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, Intouch, Citect, WinCC) and hardware (RTUs, PLCs, sensors, communication modules).
• Experience with SCADA cybersecurity (IEC 62443, NERC CIP) and industrial communication protocols (Modbus, DNP3, IEC 61850, Ethernet/IP, Profinet) is mandatory.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to lead projects, mentor junior engineers, and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities, with a focus on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced industrial environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and quality in all aspects of work.