Engineer - Digital Manufacturing

Ather Energy; Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Auric seeks a Sr. Developer - Digital Manufacturing & SCADA to design high‑performance Ignition SCADA architectures (Perspective and Vision) and implement scalable interfaces connecting shop floor data to the cloud data lake.

You will lead development of IIoT data pipelines, write Python/Jython logic, optimize SQL schemas for PostgreSQL and MS SQL, and mentor junior developers within the Enterprise Software Team.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency in designing Ignition SCADA architectures using Perspective and Vision modules.
• Advanced Python/Jython scripting for Gateway-level logic and custom functionality.
• Mastery of IIoT protocols including MQTT (Sparkplug B) and OPC UA.
• Experience in data orchestration with SQL for large production databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of Ignition SCADA interfaces and back-end logic.
• Architect and maintain low-latency IIoT connectors for shop-floor to enterprise data flow.
• Create and manage UDTs and Global Templates for rapid deployment.
• Optimize SQL queries and database schemas for PostgreSQL/MS SQL.
• Mentor juniors and document gateway configurations and topology.

Skills

Ignition SCADA design

Python (Jython) scripting

IIoT protocols: MQTT Sparkplug B, OPC

SQL data orchestration

Education

BE/B.Tech/MS in Electronics, Electrical, CS or Mechatronics

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Ignition Vision

PostgreSQL

MS SQL

Job description

5 - 6 Years

Permanent

Job Description

Role: Sr. Developer - Digital Manufacturing & SCADA

Location: AURIC

Team name: Enterprise Software Team

About the Team and the Role

The Enterprise Software team at Ather is responsible for building the digital backbone of our manufacturing excellence, bridging the gap between shop-floor hardware and enterprise-level data intelligence to keep production lines running at peak efficiency.

This role is for a high-caliber Ignition SCADA Specialist who serves as a systems architect, designing high-performance, scalable interfaces and robust backend logic to ensure seamless data flow from the shop floor to the cloud-based data lake.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of mobile-responsive HMI/SCADA screens using Ignition Perspective and Vision modules.
• Write complex, optimized Python (Jython) scripts for project-level logic, Gateway scripts, and custom component functionality.
• Architect and maintain low-latency IIoT connectors using MQTT (Sparkplug B) and OPC UA for shop-floor to enterprise data flow.
• Create and manage high-quality UDTs and Global Templates to ensure rapid deployment across new production lines.
• Optimize SQL queries, stored procedures, and database schemas (PostgreSQL/MS SQL) to manage massive streams of production data.
• Collaborate with Data Science teams to provide clean, contextualized industrial data for AI/ML predictive maintenance and quality analytics.
• Conduct rapid prototyping workshops to test new features, enabling early production builds and fast feedback loops.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior developers and maintain rigorous documentation of Gateway configurations and network topology.

Experience and Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech/MS in Electronics, Electrical, Computer Science, or Mechatronics
• 5–7 years in Industrial Automation, with at least 3+ years focused specifically on the Ignition (Inductive Automation) platform.

Must Have Competencies

• Expert-level proficiency in designing and deploying Ignition SCADA architectures using Perspective and Vision modules.
• Advanced capability in writing complex Python (Jython) scripts for Gateway-level logic and custom system functionality.
• Mastery of IIoT protocols including MQTT (Sparkplug B), OPC UA, and Ethernet/IP for seamless industrial connectivity.
• Extensive experience in data orchestration using SQL for managing large-scale production databases like PostgreSQL and MS SQL.

Good to Have Competencies

• Familiarity with web technologies including CSS and HTML specifically for advanced Perspective module styling.
• Foundational understanding of the ISA-95 and ISA-88 frameworks for standardizing industrial information models.
• Knowledge of integrating industrial data streams into AI/ML models for predictive maintenance and quality analytics.
• Possession of Inductive Automation credentials, such as Ignition Core or Gold Certification.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.