What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kepware & Ignition Specialist position at Cystems Logic?
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Kepware & Ignition Specialist
Location: East Hartford, Connecticut
Full Time
Key words: KEPServerEx(or Kepware), Ignition
Duties/Responsibilities
Design, implement, and support data connectivity solutions using Kepware KEPServerEX, enabling communication between aerospace equipment, sensors, PLCs, and enterprise systems.
Develop Ignition SCADA applications to visualize machine health, production status, part genealogy, and inspection data across assembly lines and test stations.
Integrate real-time operational data into MES, ERP, and Quality systems to enable digital traceability and compliance with aerospace standards.
Configure industrial protocols including OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and others common in aerospace automation environments.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and IT to understand use cases and deliver scalable dashboards, alerts, and reports.
Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs, CMMs, test rigs, and legacy aerospace manufacturing equipment.
Ensure all Ignition/Kepware deployments follow AS9100 and cybersecurity compliance standards (NIST 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.).
Document system architecture, tag hierarchies, data mapping, and change management procedures.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve live systems supporting production-critical operations.
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Develop Ignition SCADA applications to visualize machine health, production status, part genealogy, and inspection data across assembly lines and test stations.
Integrate real-time operational data into MES, ERP, and Quality systems to enable digital traceability and compliance with aerospace standards.
Configure industrial protocols including OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and others common in aerospace automation environments.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and IT to understand use cases and deliver scalable dashboards, alerts, and reports.
Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs, CMMs, test rigs, and legacy aerospace manufacturing equipment.
Ensure all Ignition/Kepware deployments follow AS9100 and cybersecurity compliance standards (NIST 800-171, ISA/IEC 62443, etc.).
Document system architecture, tag hierarchies, data mapping, and change management procedures.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and continuously improve live systems supporting production-critical operations.
Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Solid knowledge of industrial protocols and PLC integration (Rockwell, Siemens, Fanuc, etc.).
Experience working with SQL databases and Python scripting within Ignition.
Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment typically used in aerospace manufacturing (e.g., Mazak, Okuma, Zeiss CMM, etc.).
Understanding of digital thread, smart manufacturing, and real-time data applications in aerospace environments.
Working knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and segmented OT/IT networks
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Experience working with SQL databases and Python scripting within Ignition.
Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment typically used in aerospace manufacturing (e.g., Mazak, Okuma, Zeiss CMM, etc.).
Understanding of digital thread, smart manufacturing, and real-time data applications in aerospace environments.
Working knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and segmented OT/IT networks
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
Ignition Certified Developer or experience with Gold Tier integrator projects.
Familiarity with MQTT Sparkplug B, Edge devices, and IIoT data architectures.
Experience interfacing with AS9102 FAI, SPC, or quality reporting systems.
Prior work supporting aerospace-specific compliance requirements and audits (NADCAP, AS9100, etc.).
Background in connecting legacy aerospace machines through retrofit or gateway solutions.
Familiarity with MQTT Sparkplug B, Edge devices, and IIoT data architectures.
Experience interfacing with AS9102 FAI, SPC, or quality reporting systems.
Prior work supporting aerospace-specific compliance requirements and audits (NADCAP, AS9100, etc.).
Background in connecting legacy aerospace machines through retrofit or gateway solutions.
Thank You,
Nitin
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;br /> Cystems Logic Inc . (a Sybyte Technologies Inc company)
Soft Logic Inc. (BC, Canada)
US Government Agency Certified: SBE & DBE
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Email:
;br /> Cystems Logic Inc . (a Sybyte Technologies Inc company)
Soft Logic Inc. (BC, Canada)
US Government Agency Certified: SBE & DBE
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