Ignition SCADA Architect — Lead Smart Manufacturing

Jobsonboard; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Exposure to international projects

Job summary

Jobsonboard in the United States is seeking an experienced Ignition Architect to lead design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions within a manufacturing environment.

You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout, and continually improve reliability, efficiency, and data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in a similar role (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA architecture and system design.
• Active Ignition Gold Certification is highly preferred.
• Proven experience with PLC integration and multiple industrial communication protocols.
• Solid understanding of IT/OT convergence and industrial data flows.
• Proficiency in Python scripting within Ignition.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design robust Ignition SCADA systems, including Tag Providers, gateways, and enterprise/edge deployments.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate machine connectivity and data integration readiness.
• Define and implement IT/OT integration strategies across multiple PLC platforms.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts within the Ignition environment.
• Design and implement database interfaces, historians, and reporting solutions.
• Build intuitive dashboards to visualize plant KPIs, OEE, and operational performance.
• Lead project execution, collaborating with distributed engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and continuous system improvements.

Skills

Ignition SCADA architecture

Python scripting

IT/OT convergence

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Engineering

Tools

Ignition Platform

PLC integration

Database interfaces

Job description

Jobsonboard in the United States is seeking an experienced Ignition Architect to lead design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions within a manufacturing environment.

You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures, collaborate with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout, and continually improve reliability, efficiency, and data-driven insights.