IT System Design Architect - Mexico

Watlow; La Cañada; Presencial; MXN 420.000 - 720.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Salary paid bi-weekly

Major and minor medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Savings fund (13%)

Grocery vouchers (10%)

Vacation days: 1st year - 13 days (in增

Vacation bonus (50%)

End of year bonus: 27 days

Legal benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Watlow in Querétaro, Mexico seeks an Ignition SCADA Administrator to oversee, optimize, and maintain our Inductive Automation Ignition platform. You will own shop-floor visualization, data logging, and MES integration across high-volume lines.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years with Ignition in discrete manufacturing, strong Python/Jython and SQL skills, and knowledge of OPC UA, Kepware, Rockwell/Siemens. Bachelor's in engineering or related field is required.

Formación

• 3+ years administering Ignition in discrete manufacturing environments.
• Ignition Core/Gold Certification preferred.
• Strong Python/Jython scripting and SQL skills.
• Experience with industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, MQTT).
• Knowledge of OEE, cycle times, scrap rates and downtime tracking.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering/computing field.

Responsabilidades

• Ignition gateway administration, updates, and optimization across facilities.
• Design and deploy HMI screens and real-time dashboards using Ignition Perspective/Vision.
• Configure connections between Ignition, OPC UA servers, and PLCs on lines.
• Develop Python scripts for logic, transaction managers, and reporting.
• Manage SQL Server or MySQL databases for logging and historical data.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, optimize performance to minimize downtime.
• Enforce cybersecurity, manage user roles, and backups.

Conocimientos

Ignition

Python/Jython

SQL queries

Industrial networking

OEE tracking

Electrical/Automation

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or equivalent practical field experience

Herramientas

Ignition Platform

Kepware (OPC UA)

Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SQL Server / MySQL

Descripción del empleo

Why work at Watlow?

Would you like to work in the fascinating world of industrial technology? Watlow is a global leader in technology and manufacturing. For over 100 years, we have been dedicated to providing world-class engineering through innovative thermal products and systems that drive our customers' success and improve people's lives around the world.

Our corporate values guide us at all times: Always do the right thing, Learn and improve continuously, Respect everyone, and Lead with service and humility.

At Watlow Mexico, we offer a positive work environment, cutting-edge technology, and excellent professional development opportunities at our three plants located in El Marqués, Querétaro.

We are seeking a skilled Ignition SCADA Administrator to oversee, optimize, and maintain our Inductive Automation Ignition platform. In this role, you will be the core technical owner of our shop-floor visualization, data logging, and MES integration. You will support high-volume production lines by ensuring real-time data accuracy, system uptime, and seamless connectivity between our manufacturing equipment and enterprise systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Ignition Platform Management: Administer, update, and optimize Ignition gateways, redundant systems, and client workstations across our discrete manufacturing facilities.


• HMI & Dashboard Design: Design and deploy intuitive Human-Machine Interface (HMI) screens and real-time operations dashboards using Ignition Perspective and Vision modules.


• Connectivity & Device Integration: Configure and troubleshoot connections between Ignition, OPC UA servers (e.g., Kepware), and PLCs (e.g., Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley, Siemens) on the assembly and production lines.


• Scripting & Automation: Write, test, and maintain Python (Jython) scripts for custom logic, transaction managers and automated reporting.


• Database & Historian Administration: Manage Microsoft SQL Server or MySQL databases, optimizing data logging, transaction logs, and historical data retrieval for production tracking and OEE metrics.


• Production Support & Troubleshooting: Rapidly diagnose and resolve SCADA communication bottlenecks, network drops, or client failures to minimize manufacturing downtime.


• Security & Compliance: Enforce cybersecurity best practices, manage user roles/permissions, and handle system backups and disaster recovery protocols.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of direct experience administering Inductive Automation's Ignition platform within a discrete manufacturing or assembly environment.


• Certifications: Ignition Core or Gold Certification from Inductive Automation is highly preferred.


• Technical Proficiency: Strong command of Python/Jython scripting and advanced relational database skills (SQL queries, stored procedures, indexing).


• Industrial Networking: Solid understanding of industrial protocols including EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and MQTT, alongside standard IT/OT networking principles.


• Manufacturing Knowledge: Familiarity with tracking discrete manufacturing metrics like Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), cycle times, scrap rates, and downtime tracking.


• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or equivalent practical field experience.

Benefits: The Watlow Total Compensation Plan

Your and your family's health, well-being, and financial stability are a priority for us. The Watlow Total Compensation Plan includes competitive compensation and a range of benefits to enhance your career:

• Salary paid bi-weekly


• Major and minor medical insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Savings fund (13%)


• Grocery vouchers (10%)


• Vacation days: 1st year - 13 days (Increasing each year according to the law + 1 additional day)


• Vacation bonus (50%)


• End of year bonus: 27 days


• Legal benefits