Ignition Engineer

Remote Ignition SCADA Engineer - USA

About the opportunity

I'm working with a well-established System Integrator that delivers industrial automation solutions across [industries, e.g. food & beverage, water, pharma, energy]. Because of continued growth, they're expanding their controls team and want an experienced Ignition engineer to join them on a fully remote basis.

The role

You'll design, build and support Ignition-based SCADA, HMI and MES solutions for a varied client base. You'll take projects from requirements through to commissioning. The work is mostly remote, with occasional site visits for commissioning (travel and expenses covered).

What you'll do

• Develop Ignition Perspective and Vision projects, including screens, templates and UDTs
• Configure tags, alarming, historians and reporting
• Write Python (Jython) scripts and build SQL databases and queries
• Integrate with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.) via OPC UA and MQTT
• Support FAT/SAT testing and commissioning
• Produce clear documentation and provide post-go-live support

What you'll bring

• [3+] years' hands-on experience with Ignition
• Ignition Core certification (Gold a strong advantage)
• Solid Python and SQL skills
• Understanding of industrial networks and PLC programming
• MQTT / Sparkplug B, MES or ISA-95 experience is a bonus
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• Green card holder / US Citizens only