About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Ignition Systems Architect to serve as the primary authority for our industrial automation platform. You will drive the design, scalability, and long-term reliability of our plant-wide HMI and operational data infrastructure, ensuring high-performance standards across all manufacturing environments.
Responsibilities-
Architect and maintain the Ignition gateway environment, including lifecycle management, redundancy strategies, and configuration governance.
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Design high-impact Perspective and Vision dashboards using standardized UDTs and tag models to improve operational visibility.
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Engineer robust data pipelines connecting PLCs and industrial devices via OPC UA and MQTT protocols.
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Establish and enforce engineering best practices, including version control, automated testing, and comprehensive technical documentation.
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Optimize platform performance through proactive monitoring, alerting, and the creation of detailed operational runbooks.
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Collaborate with cross-functional OT, MES, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and scalable system integration.
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Provide technical oversight for third-party development to ensure all deliverables meet internal quality and maintainability standards.
Qualifications-
7+ years of experience in SCADA, MES, or IIoT environments with deep expertise in Ignition.
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Advanced proficiency in Ignition gateway configuration and HMI development.
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Strong SQL skills for managing operational data schemas and reporting performance.
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Proven track record of leading technical standards and mentoring engineering teams.
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Experience integrating industrial hardware including Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Fanuc controllers.
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Ignition Core or Gold Certification.
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Experience with multi-site SCADA standardization and enterprise-level rollouts.
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Knowledge of Unified Namespace (UNS) patterns and cloud data platforms like Snowflake.
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Understanding of OT cybersecurity, including SSL/TLS, certificate management, and network segmentation.
