Ignition Engineers

Position title : Ignition Engineers
Location: Orangeburg, SC

Mode: Hybrid 2-3 days from corporate office and plants

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Ignition SCADA Engineer to design, develop, and maintain industrial control systems using the Inductive Automation Ignition platform. This role focuses on backend development, scalable SCADA architecture, and seamless integration with manufacturing and industrial systems.

You will collaborate closely with IT, Engineering, and Operations teams to deliver secure, high-performance, and maintainable automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Ignition Development

• Design and build SCADA applications using Ignition Vision and Perspective modules
• Develop scalable and reusable industrial automation solutions

Scripting & Backend Development

• Write modular Python/Jython scripts for gateway events, tag changes, and system logic
• Implement efficient backend logic for industrial workflows

Database Integration

• Design and maintain database schemas
• Write optimized SQL queries for data logging, reporting, and analytics
• Improve system performance through query and schema optimization

System Integration

• Integrate Ignition with PLCs, HMIs, and industrial equipment
• Work with OPC-UA, MQTT, and REST APIs for system connectivity

Deployment & Support

• Support FAT/SAT testing and system commissioning
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical documentation and training
  

  Nice to Have / Growth Areas

  • Building reusable SCADA templates and scalable architecture standards
  • Exposure to data engineering tools such as Pandas, NumPy, or Snowflake
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, Git workflows, and version control systems
  • Experience in AI/analytics integration and industrial data pipelines
  • Support for legacy SCADA modernization and migration projects