Ignition SCADA Automation Engineer – Global Projects

DJ Engineering Service Resource; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DJ Engineering Service Resource in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (Ignition SCADA) to design, develop, and commission industrial automation systems across the ASEAN region.

You will architect Ignition SCADA, MES, and IIoT integrations, work with PLCs and databases, and lead project life cycles from design to commissioning, with opportunities for regional and global automation projects.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Automation, or a related field.
• 5+ years Ignition-based automation development.
• Ignition Core and Gold Certification preferred.
• Experience with HMI, MES, and SCADA on Ignition platform.
• Network design for on-premises and cloud.
• OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT protocols proficiency.
• Ignition with MES/ERP integration (SAP a plus).
• Ignition Perspective for process graphics/UI.
• XML/JSON/SOAP/RESTful APIs integration.
• SCADA integration with Siemens PLCs or similar.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and analytical skills.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).
• Willingness to travel within ASEAN, W Europe, and N America.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Ignition SCADA systems to meet project requirements.
• Develop and test automation solutions for MES, IIoT, and PLC systems.
• Conduct system analysis, specification, and documentation for deliverables.
• Develop test plans and protocols to evaluate system performance and functionality.
• Lead system conversion, upgrade, and data migration initiatives.
• Coordinate application upgrades and ensure compliance with development standards.
• Build and maintain integrations between Ignition, MES, ERP, and PLC systems.
• Provide training and support for internal teams and customer personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement and process standardization efforts.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

HMI/SCADA design

PLC experience

Troubleshooting

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Engineering/Automation

Tools

Ignition Certification

OPC UA

Modbus

MQTT

XML/JSON/RESTful APIs

Siemens PLCs

Job description

DJ Engineering Service Resource in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (Ignition SCADA) to design, develop, and commission industrial automation systems across the ASEAN region.

You will architect Ignition SCADA, MES, and IIoT integrations, work with PLCs and databases, and lead project life cycles from design to commissioning, with opportunities for regional and global automation projects.