Senior Software Controls Engineer – Ignition

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 1,001-5,000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

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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