Ignition Developer

Our Client, a Leading International Consumer Goods company, is looking for an Ignition Developer for their Remote location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Inductive Automation Ignition, including Perspective and/or Vision.
• Configure tags, UDTs, alarms, historical data, and database connections.
• Develop scripts using Python/Jython within the Ignition environment.
• Integrate Ignition with PLCs, OPC UA/OPC servers, SQL databases, APIs, and other manufacturing systems.
• Develop and troubleshoot SQL queries and data integrations.
• Support Ignition Gateway configuration, deployment, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Follow established development, cybersecurity, change-control, and documentation standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and perform root-cause analysis.
• Create technical documentation for developed solutions, integrations, and configurations.
• Participate in testing, commissioning, and deployment activities.
• Collaborate with plant Operations, Engineering, Automation, and Tech Ops teams.
• Provide knowledge transfer to internal technical resources.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience developing solutions using Inductive Automation Ignition.
• Experience with Ignition Perspective and/or Vision.
• Experience with OPC UA, PLC connectivity, industrial automation systems, and SQL databases.
• Strong SQL skills.
• Experience with Python/Jython scripting.
• Understanding of industrial networking and manufacturing environments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to document solutions and work effectively with both technical and operational stakeholders.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Inductive Automation Ignition certification or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting Ignition in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Experience integrating Ignition with MES, ERP, historian, or other enterprise/manufacturing applications.
• Familiarity with Kepware/KEPServerEX.
• Experience with source control and structured development/deployment practices.
• Familiarity with OT cybersecurity and controlled manufacturing environments.
• Contract Expectations
• Deliver maintainable, documented, and supportable Ignition solutions.
• Follow applicable site and enterprise technical standards.
• Coordinate deployments to minimize manufacturing disruption.
• Provide documentation and knowledge transfer before completion of the engagement.
• Required experience (skills and years): 2-3 years

Why Should You Apply?

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program

Excellent growth and advancement opportunities