R&D Principal Technologist

at  AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.
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Position: Principal Technologist
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Calgary, Canada – Hybrid
As a Principal Technologist in the Industrial Automation Domain, you will be responsible for providing strategic technical leadership and guidance in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge automation solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, ensure technical excellence, and deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs of our clients in the industrial sector.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise in industrial control systems, PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI design.
• Architect and design scalable, reliable, and secure automation solutions tailored to specific industrial requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in industrial automation to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish technical specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and performance evaluations of automation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in industrial automation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide technical support to resolve complex issues in automation systems.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements, attending conferences, seminars, and workshops as necessary.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in industrial automation, with a strong emphasis on SCADA systems and visualization using .NET technologies.
• Extensive proficiency in SCADA development, particularly with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) for creating rich and interactive graphical interfaces.
• In-depth understanding of cloud-related technologies and their integration with SCADA systems for scalability, reliability, and data analytics.
• Proficiency in programming languages like .NET commonly used in industrial automation, with expertise in integrating visualization components into SCADA applications including Infragistics, Syncfusion & Telerik controls.
• Experience with software development methodologies, version control systems, and agile practices, particularly in the context of SCADA visualization projects.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces for monitoring and controlling industrial processes.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into visual representations.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certification like Microsoft Certification, Brainbench certification & Scaled Agile certification
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and experience in leveraging cloud services for hosting SCADA systems and storing/process data.
• Knowledge of IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) platforms and their integration with SCADA systems for real-time data visualization and analytics.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and techniques, with experience in creating dynamic dashboards and reports for monitoring industrial processes.
• Understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices for securing SCADA systems, particularly in cloud environments.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and predictive analytics, and their application in enhancing SCADA visualization for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
• Prior experience in leading technical teams or projects focused on SCADA visualization, with a demonstrated ability to drive innovation and deliver results.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and standards related to SCADA visualization, such as compliance with FDA guidelines for pharmaceutical manufacturing or safety standards in critical infrastructure sectors.
• Strong background in cloud-native development practices, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes, for building scalable and resilient SCADA visualization solutions.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world

• Provide expertise in industrial control systems, PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI design.
• Architect and design scalable, reliable, and secure automation solutions tailored to specific industrial requirements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends in industrial automation to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, define project scope, and establish technical specifications.
• Conduct feasibility studies, risk assessments, and performance evaluations of automation solutions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices in industrial automation.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and provide technical support to resolve complex issues in automation systems.
• Stay abreast of industry advancements, attending conferences, seminars, and workshops as necessary