Senior Software Controls Engineer – Ignition
Location
United States
Posted
137 days ago
Salary
$87.6K - $131.3K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishCloudCyber SecurityFirewallsJava ScriptMS SQL ServerPostgresPythonSQL
Job Description
• Develop, configure, and deploy Ignition-based SCADA/HMI systems for industrial automation projects.
• Build and maintain standardized Ignition templates, UDTs, and scripting solutions to ensure consistency and reusability.
• Implement and support secure integration with enterprise systems, databases, and cloud platforms.
• Apply role-based access control (RBAC), secure authentication (e.g., SSO, LDAP), and encrypted communications (SSL/TLS) as directed.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure system reliability and scalability.
• Stay current with Ignition platform updates and new modules; recommend improvements to existing systems.
• Document technical solutions, configurations, and procedures for ongoing support and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborate with controls engineers, IT, and cybersecurity teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions.
• Support disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and system maintenance activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field.
- 6+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 2 years focused on hands-on Ignition platform development.
- Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification (Perspective).
- Proficiency in Python (Jython) scripting within Ignition.
- Experience with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres).
- Familiarity with Perspective & web basics (HTML/CSS/JS).
- Understanding of communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, API’s, SSL/TCP).
- Solid knowledge of network security, firewalls, VLANs, and secure data transmission in OT environments.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
- Health insurance
- Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
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