Digital Manufacturing Engineer

Capgemini Engineering; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 54,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a remote industrial software engineer to design and develop web-based applications on the Ignition platform, integrating real-time plant data with SQL, ERP, and historian sources.

You will work with OPC, Kepware, and Canary, build maintainable architectures, travel up to 25% to client sites in VA, and collaborate with operators, engineers, and IT teams to translate needs into scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
• 5-7 years Ignition experience including custom development and integration services.
• Strong experience with web UI development: HTML5, CSS, JS.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop responsive industrial web applications using Ignition Perspective and web technologies.
• Extend Ignition components with JavaScript, CSS, and Python scripting for complex requirements.
• Connect equipment to Ignition using OPC, Kepware, tags, and historian data.
• Produce clear technical documentation and solution architectures.

Skills

Ignition Perspective

JavaScript

Python scripting

SQL databases

HTML5/CSS

REST APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ignition

Kepware

Canary

OPC

Job description

Location

This is a Remote Role.

About The Job You're Considering

We are building modern, highly customized digital applications on top of the Ignition platform to support complex discrete manufacturing operations. This is a hybrid industrial software engineering role, combining hands‑on experience with SCADA and industrial data systems with strong modern software development fundamentals. Candidates should be comfortable working with live plant‑floor data through OPC, Kepware, tags, and historians, while also building robust, maintainable web‑based applications. You will use Ignition as the application platform — integrating real‑time and historical data and extending Perspective with Python scripting, JavaScript, CSS, SQL, and APIs to create scalable desktop and mobile manufacturing solutions. This is also a highly field‑ and customer‑facing role. During site visits, you will work independently throughout the customer facility with operators, trades, engineers, supervisors and managers to understand equipment and workflows, determine what data is needed and how to acquire it, and translate those needs into useful solutions. Success requires strong communication, maturity, emotional intelligence, and the ability to build trust across a diverse user community while representing our company professionally. Hands‑on industrial data experience is required, with Ignition, Kepware, and Canary experience preferred. This is not primarily a PLC programming or traditional HMI configuration role; we are looking for engineers who can bridge OT systems, industrial data, modern application development and the people who use those systems.

Your Role

• Design and develop responsive industrial web applications using Ignition Perspective and supporting web technologies
• Extend Ignition’s out-of-the-box components using JavaScript, CSS, and Python scripting to meet complex business and operational requirements
• Build modular, maintainable application architectures that support long-term scalability and reuse Data & Systems Integration
• Connect equipment and control systems to Ignition using OPC, Kepware, tags, and related industrial technologies
• Configure and troubleshoot real-time and historical data collection
• Integrate applications with industrial and enterprise systems including: SQL databases, SAP, Sharepoint, Active Directory, OPC and historian data sources (Kepware, Canary, etc.), REST APIs
• Design efficient data models and queries optimized for real-time operational useManufacturing Collaboration
• Work directly in the manufacturing environment with trades, engineers, IT, supervisors, and managers to understand equipment, processes, and operational needs
• Determine what machine and process data is required, how it can be acquired, and how it should be presented to support end users
• Translate diverse user needs into intuitive applications and visualizations, adapting effectively to different technical backgrounds and communication styles
• Build trusted client relationships and represent the engineering team and company professionally
• Implement robust error handling, logging, and diagnostics
• Ensure solutions meet performance, security, reliability, and compliance requirements
• Produce clear technical documentation and solution architecture diagrams.

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• We are looking 5 -7 Years of practical Ignition experience including custom development and integration services.
• Strong experience with web UI development concepts: HTML5, CSS , JavaScript, Responsive design and modern UI patterns
• Proficiency in Python scripting for application logic and automation
• Solid experience working with SQL databases and relational data models
• Experience integrating external systems using REST APIs or web services
• Ability to design maintainable, modular software — not just single-purpose screens
• Hands‑on experience with SCADA/HMI systems and live industrial data
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting OPC connections, tags, and historian data
• Ability to understand equipment, controls, production workflows, and real‑time operational requirements
• Experience with Ignition, Kepware, Canary, or comparable technologies strongly preferred Customer & Manufacturing Aptitude
• Comfortable working independently in an active industrial environment to understand equipment, processes, and user needs firsthand
• Able to communicate effectively with operators, maintenance trades, engineers, supervisors, and management Strong judgment, interpersonal maturity, and ability to build trust with users of widely varying technical backgrounds
• Able to translate loosely‑defined operational problems into practical, intuitive digital solutions.
• Ability to travel 25% to client site in VA.

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: $53,580 - $122,400.

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law. The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non‑negotiable benefits package to all regular, full‑time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their businessneeds. It delivers end‑to‑end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.