Ignition Engineer

Consyst Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for developing technical and soft skills

Travel opportunities for international projects

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Job summary

Consyst Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd. is seeking a passionate Ignition SCADA Engineer to join our Automation & Digitization team. The role involves designing, developing, and deploying innovative industrial automation solutions using the Ignition platform.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Tech/BE degree and at least 2 years of experience in Ignition-based application development. Responsibilities include system testing, documentation, and providing training to team members and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Industrial Automation/Digitization with a focus on Ignition based application development.
• Expertise in Ignition SCADA development, including Vision, Perspective, and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced SCADA solutions using Ignition.
• Conduct thorough in-house testing and validation using simulation tools.
• Prepare comprehensive project documentation and deploy Ignition SCADA systems.

Skills

Ignition SCADA development

PLC programming

Python scripting

SQL scripting

Industrial communication protocols

IIoT technologies

Education

B.Tech/BE in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Ignition SCADA Engineer to join our Automation & Digitization team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying of solutions based on Ignition platform alongside expertise in PLC programming and IIoT integration.

Job Overview

This role focuses on developing cutting‑edge Industrial Automation and Digitization solutions using Ignition platform. You will work on system development, testing, and commissioning, with opportunities to collaborate on international projects and provide innovative IIoT solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Development

• Design and implement advanced SCADA solutions using Ignition (Vision and Perspective modules).
• Integrate Ignition systems with PLCs, HMIs, and IIoT platforms.
• Develop custom scripts and templates in Ignition to optimize system functionality and user experience.
• Collaborate with clients to understand the requirements.

Testing & Validation

• Conduct thorough in‑house testing and validation using simulation tools.
• Validate data integrity and system behaviour across all integrated platforms.

Technical Documentation

• Prepare comprehensive project documentation, including architecture diagrams, tag configurations, and scripting references.
• Deploy and commission Ignition SCADA systems at client locations.
• Provide remote (online) support for deployment and commissioning to customers and internal commissioning teams.
• Provide training to customers and junior engineers.
• Mentor team members on tools, techniques and best practices to foster a collaborative learning environment.

Qualifications

Education

• B.Tech/BE in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Instrumentation Engineering.

Experience

• Minimum of 2+ years of experience in Industrial Automation/Digitization with a focus on Ignition based application development.

Skills

• Expertise in Ignition SCADA development, including Vision, Perspective, and scripting (Python, SQL).
• Proficient in configuring and managing Ignition Gateway, OPC connections, and Tag Historian.
• Knowledge of PLC programming (STL, FBD, Ladder) and integration with Ignition SCADA.
• Strong understanding of industrial communication protocols (Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet IP, PROFINET, OPC UA, MQTT).
• Familiarity with IIoT technologies.
• Excellent troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Ample opportunities for developing technical and soft skills through training programs.
• Travel opportunities for international projects.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.