Ignition Automation Data Engineer

Toyota Boshoku America; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA)

Professional development

Job summary

Toyota Boshoku America seeks an experienced Ignition/SCADA engineer to design and support manufacturing data systems across multiple plants. You will integrate PLCs, HMIs, and databases, build dashboards and reporting tools, and work with production, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams to improve efficiency and data visibility.

The role requires hands-on Ignition experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with industrial protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
• 3+ years in industrial automation or manufacturing data systems
• Hands-on Ignition experience
• Experience with SQL databases and data integration

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain Ignition SCADA, Perspective, and Vision apps
• Gather requirements from cross-functional teams and prioritize improvements
• Integrate PLCs, HMIs, databases, historians, and MES systems
• Develop SQL queries, stored procedures, and data processing for OEE, downtime, quality, and production reporting
• Provide L1/L2 support and coordinate with IT/engineering/vendors
• Assist with data collection hardware, network infrastructure, and system performance monitoring
• Support plant launches, upgrades, testing, and user training
• Maintain documentation of architecture, standards, and changes
• Conduct user training and train-the-trainer activities
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment and process performance

Skills

Ignition SCADA

SQL / SQL Server

Python/Jython

PLC/HMI programming

Industrial networking

Data visualization

OPC-UA / Modbus / MQTT

Cybersecurity basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Controls Engineering / CS / IT / IS / Data Science

Equivalent combinations of education and experience

Tools

Ignition

SQL Server

Visual Studio

Power BI

Job description

Toyota Boshoku America seeks an experienced Ignition/SCADA engineer to design and support manufacturing data systems across multiple plants. You will integrate PLCs, HMIs, and databases, build dashboards and reporting tools, and work with production, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams to improve efficiency and data visibility.

The role requires hands-on Ignition experience, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with industrial protocols.