Systems Engineer - PLC, SCADA, & Ignition
Core
Design, develop, and maintain Ignition SCADA/HMI applications and industrial automation solutions for manufacturing and life sciences customers.
Role type
Senior IC Systems Engineer (Industrial Automation/SCADA)
Builds
Reliable, scalable automation solutions integrating PLCs, SCADA, and OT networks for industrial operations.
Domain
Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Life Sciences
Required skills
Ignition SCADA development, PLC integration (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider), industrial protocols (OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, Ethernet/IP), SQL database integration, HMI/SCADA application design, system troubleshooting, customer-facing technical support, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
Regulated manufacturing experience (GMP, CSV, validation), manufacturing historians (OSI PI, Ignition Historian), MES/ERP integration, OT cybersecurity, Emerson DeltaV systems, Ignition certification.
Responsibilities
Design and implement Ignition HMI/SCADA applications; integrate platforms with PLCs and OT devices; configure industrial communication networks; develop dashboards and reporting tools; troubleshoot automation systems to minimize downtime; support system upgrades and lifecycle management; participate in project execution from design to commissioning; create technical documentation; support validation and compliance activities; monitor system performance and provide ongoing customer support.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC