Ignition engineer

Net2Source (N2S); Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 68,880 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking an Ignition Engineer to join their innovative engineering group in Evansville, Indiana. In this contract role, you will focus on the installation, configuration, and optimization of Ignition SCADA systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in Ignition Gateway Development, IIoT networking, and will also possess experience in C#/.NET. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $50 to $60 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with installation and configuration of Ignition SCADA systems.
• Proficiency in identifying and implementing drivers for PLC data ingestion.
• Strong understanding of IIoT networking, including firewalls.
• Proficiency in C#/.NET with experience replicating functionality from Rockwell product suites.
• Knowledge of data formats such as MQTT for systems integration.
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues related to data ingestion and egress.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and optimize Ignition systems, including the gateway and core modules.
• Manage firewall configurations and ensure secure data exchange.
• Help replicate and enhance existing FactoryTalk View systems within Ignition Perspective.
• Collaborate with integration partners and troubleshoot performance issues.

Skills

Ignition Gateway Development

Perspective Module

Python

SQL

C#/.NET

IIoT networking

Job description

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $60.00/hr

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Vice President, Client Delivery at Net2Source Inc

Role: Ignition Engineer

Term: Contract

Mandatory Skills: Ignition Gateway Development, Perspective Module, Python, SQL

Role Description

The Team:

You’ll join an innovative engineering group focused on developing and deploying advanced SCADA systems. The team works closely with cross-functional departments, including IIoT networking and external integration partners, to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Your work will help ensure seamless data flow, system functionality, and integration across diverse platforms.

The Role:

As an Ignition SCADA Engineer, you will install, configure, and optimize Ignition systems, including the gateway and core modules. You will identify and implement required drivers—such as Allen Bradley and custom drivers—to ingest data from various PLCs.

Working closely with the IIoT networking team, you will manage firewall configurations and ensure secure, efficient data exchange.

You will also help replicate and enhance existing FactoryTalk View systems within Ignition Perspective, leveraging your C#/.NET experience. Additional responsibilities include exposing data from Ignition via MQTT or other formats, collaborating with integration partners, and troubleshooting performance issues.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with installation and configuration of Ignition SCADA systems
• Proficiency in identifying and implementing drivers for PLC data ingestion
• Strong understanding of IIoT networking, including firewalls
• Proficiency in C#/.NET, with experience replicating functionality from Rockwell product suites
• Knowledge of data formats such as MQTT for systems integration
• Ability to troubleshoot performance issues related to data ingestion and egress

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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