Ignition Developer

ComTec Information Systems (IT); Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ComTec Information Systems (IT) seeks an Application Analyst to support enterprise-wide logistics automation in Georgetown, KY. The role focuses on integrating AMR/AGV systems with MES/ERP and building robust Ignition-based SCADA solutions on site.

You will collaborate with Client Engineering and NAMCs, design and deploy PoCs, and translate business requirements into DevOps-ready specifications while traveling to client sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, CS, or IS or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of SCADA development experience.
• 3+ years IT/IS systems experience.
• 3+ years of Ignition development experience.
• Ignition Perspective/Vision experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi).
• Industrial networking, OPC UA, databases, and SQL.
• Proficiency with Linux, Docker and Bash.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise automation for internal logistics processes.
• R&D and evaluation of robotics technologies and standardization.
• Own integration of AMR/AGV/VGV with 3rd party Fleet Management systems.
• Connect COTS products to internal IT infrastructure.
• Help with architecture design and troubleshooting of robot deployments.
• Collaborate with Client Engineering and NAMCs to implement internal logistics automation.
• Lead PoCs and SOW deployments into production with MES/ERP integration.
• Create requirements traceability linking business needs to DEVOPS teams.

Skills

SCADA development

Ignition development

Ignition Perspective

PLC integration

Industrial networking

Linux / Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, and/or Information Systems

Job description

Application Analyst/Logistics Automation Engineer

Georgetown, KY

12 months

Title:

Application Analyst

Location:

Georgetown KY

Local/non-local:

Open for non-local candidates but the role is 100% Onsite. Candidates need to relocate from day one.

Remote/On-site/Hybrid:

Onsite

Duration:

12 months

Working Hours:

8:00 - 5:00 PM EST

Overtime:

25%

Travel:

25% (Travel will be mostly during the deployment phase)

• FYI- This Person will be working on Shop floor. Please support the role accordingly.

Description:

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting enterprise wide automation efforts for internal logistics processes and materials movement within complex manufacturing environments. This will include the R&D and evaluation of different robotics technologies and building standard process for implementation. Owning, maintaining and providing integration of AMR/AGV/VGV products to a 3rd party Fleet Management system and connecting into existing IT infrastructure. Establishing communication between COTS products and internal systems. This role touches on architecture design, providing best practices, and in some instances being able to troubleshoot and diagnose problems with robot deployments both at the networking and infrastructure layers.

• Work with Client Engineering groups and North American Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs) departments to implement Internal Logistics automation systems.
• Challenge and break down the ideal situation and current systems in pursuit of establishing the optimal business process to improve supply chain performance through automation using efficient problem solving and countermeasure development.
• Identify industry leaders in logistics automation and ensure internal product roadmaps align with best strategies and supporting frameworks
• Lead the transition of development of PoC’s and SOWs relating to automating internal logistics processes into production environments while supporting IT requirements and MES/ERP system integration with AMR Fleet management software.
• Able to build requirements traceability matrix linking business requirements to DEVOPS teams around design and implementation of custom software, ranging from low-level robot control code to fleet communication and application development.
• Managing tier 3 escalations from the implementation and support teams focusing on Robotics or industrial automation experience, including familiarity with PLCs, industrial robotics and industrial communication protocols
• Commissioning & integration of AMR systems at manufacturing facilities throughout North America
• Creating system documentation and manuals for end user consumption to include application navigation, How To’s, and Toyota specific use cases
• Travel to client sites for project kick-offs, commissioning support, and customer meetings.
• Design, develop, and deploy Ignition SCADA solutions for business customers
• Assist in the development of HMI, SCADA, and reporting applications
• Work closely with controls engineers, project managers, and end users to define system requirements
• Configure and develop Ignition Perspective, Vision, and Reporting modules Integrate PLCs, databases, OPC servers, and third-party systems
• Support system testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing client support
• Participate in architecture discussions and help establish development best practices

Qualifications:(Highlight Top 3-5 skills):

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, and/or Information Systems or equivalent professional work experience
• 5+ years of SCADA development experience
• 3+ years IT/IS systems
• 3+ years of hands-on Ignition development experience (Key Skill for this role)
• Strong experience with Ignition Perspective and/or Vision Experience integrating PLC platforms such as Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi
• Solid understanding of industrial networking, OPC UA, databases, and SQL
• Comfort with Linux, Docker, and Bash

Education/Experience:

Degree is not Mandatory. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, and/or Information Systems or equivalent professional work experience

Notes:

Added bonus:

• FYI- This Person will be working on Shop floor. Please support the role accordingly.
• Interview – MS teams 1 Hour (1 round)
• Hiring Team is available ASAP to conduct the interviews.
• Team is open for candidate coming from Mechanical or Electrical background. Job tittle like PLC Controls programmer, Logistics Automation Engineer or Controls Engineer considered for this role.
• HM is open to consider Non-Local but try to look for local candidates first. This is 100% onsite role.

Other Desired Skills:

• Inductive Automation Ignition certifications / Training.
• Experience with MQTT, Sepasoft, Canary, or AVEVA technologies
• Exposure to cloud-connected industrial applications and IIoT initiatives
• 2+ years of experience with a minimum of two platforms: PLCs (Allen Bradley, Toyopuc, Omron, Mitsubishi), AMR Technologies (MIR, Autoguide, Omron, JBT, Creform, OTTO, AIUT/Aformic, Bastian Automation)