Ignition MES Engineer

Challenge Manufacturing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing seeks an OT Systems Integration Engineer to lead standardization of OT systems across multiple automotive plants. You will be the SME for Ignition SCADA/IIoT, ensuring reliable data flow and cross-site consistency while guiding data-driven decisions and predictive maintenance.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with Production, Engineering, IT, and OT teams, and drive best practices for OT system integration in a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years' experience in industrial OT system integration, SCADA, or IIoT deployments.
• Expert-level Ignition SCADA/IIoT software experience with dashboards, scripting, alarms, and data integration.
• Hands-on with MES, SCADA, IIoT, PLC/HMI, and robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Rockwell).
• Proven multi-plant standardization and deployment of OT systems.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols, OT/IT convergence, and cybersecurity standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

OT systems integration

SCADA/IIoT expertise

Data-driven decisions

Cross-site standardization

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Computer/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA/IIoT

MES

PLC/HMI

Robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Rockwell)

Job description

We are seeking an OT Systems Integration Engineer to lead the integration and standardization of OT systems across multiple automotive plants. This role will be the subject matter expert for Ignition SCADA/IIoT platforms, ensuring reliable data flow, cross-site standardization, and operational excellence. You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, IT, and OT teams to drive data-driven decision-making, predictive maintenance, and high-volume production support, while mentoring engineers and setting best practices for OT system integration.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years' experience in industrial OT system integration, SCADA, or IIoT deployments.
• Expert-level experience with Ignition SCADA/IIoT software, including dashboard development, scripting, alarms, and data integration.
• Hands-on experience with MES, SCADA, IIoT, PLC/HMI systems, and robotics integration (Fanuc, ABB, Kawasaki, Rockwell).
• Proven experience in multi-plant standardization and deployment of OT systems.
• Knowledge of industrial protocols, OT/IT convergence, and cybersecurity standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.