Ignition Developer

Norsk Hydro; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 83,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Rx Coverage

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan with Company 8

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Parental Leave

Job summary

Norsk Hydro is seeking an Ignition Developer to design, implement, and optimize Ignition-based solutions across multiple manufacturing sites. You will work with engineers, IT, and operations to deliver scalable dashboards, HMIs, and data integrations that improve efficiency and reliability.

The role requires 5+ years in industrial automation with hands-on Ignition Perspective/ Vision experience, PLC integration, and strong Python/SQL skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years in industrial automation or SCADA.
• 3+ years hands-on Ignition development (Perspective/Vision).
• Experience with PLC platforms and industrial protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Ignition applications.
• Develop Perspective and Vision dashboards, HMIs, reports, and tools.
• Configure tags, UDTs, alarms, history, security, and gateway settings.
• Integrate PLCs, plant equipment, databases, and third-party systems.
• Develop Python scripts and SQL queries for manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and support deployments.
• Document deployments, standards, and best practices.
• Support integrations with MES/ERP and historians.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA development

Ignition Perspective

Ignition Vision

Python scripting

PLC integration

SQL databases

HMI/SCADA design

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Ignition Perspective

Ignition Vision

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

OPC UA

REST APIs

Job description

Hydro Global Business Services (GBS) is an organizational area that operates as an internal service provider for the Hydro group. Its ultimate purpose is to deliver relevant IT, financial and HR business services to all business areas within the company.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Salary Range: $82,640 to $113,418

Job Summary

The Ignition Developer will develop, implement, support, and continuously improve industrial applications across multiple manufacturing sites. The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, operations teams, IT personnel, and business stakeholders to design, deploy, and maintain Ignition solutions that improve operational efficiency, data visibility, system integration, and manufacturing performance. This position reports to the Team Lead, Process Control NA.

What you will be doing

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Ignition software.
• Develop and support Perspective and Vision applications, including HMIs, dashboards, reports, and operational tools.
• Configure and maintain tags, UDTs, alarms, historical data, security, and gateway settings.
• Integrate PLCs, plant-floor equipment, databases, and third‑party systems with Ignition.
• Develop Python scripts, database queries, and system integrations to support manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve application, communication, database, and system performance issues.
• Participate in application architecture, standards development, and best practices for enterprise Ignition deployments.
• Support software deployments, upgrades, testing, and validation activities across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, engineering, and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, deployment procedures, and support materials.
• Support API, MES, ERP, historian, and database integrations as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on reliability, standardization, cybersecurity, and operational excellence.
• Provide technical support and mentorship to junior developers and plant personnel when required.

What will make you successful?

Required Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA development, industrial software development, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on experience developing and supporting applications using Ignition software.
• Experience developing applications in Ignition Perspective and/or Vision.
• Experience working with PLC platforms and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations environments.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of SCADA, HMI, and industrial application development principles.
• Strong experience with Ignition Perspective development.
• Experience using Python scripting within Ignition.
• Working knowledge of SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or other relational database systems.
• Experience developing reusable project resources including UDTs, templates, and shared scripting libraries.
• Knowledge of OPC UA, MQTT, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP, and other industrial communication technologies.
• Experience integrating Ignition with REST APIs, MES, ERP, historians, and other enterprise systems.
• Familiarity with source control systems and application lifecycle management processes.
• Understanding of industrial networking, cybersecurity, and system reliability best practices.
• Strong troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us. As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions. If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email at [e-mail]