Ignition SCADA Architect — Smart Manufacturing Leader

JoB Training & Coaching; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

JoB Training & Coaching seeks a highly skilled Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing environment. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures and work with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout.

The role requires strong technical leadership, Python scripting within Ignition, and experience in database interfaces, historians, and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field.
• 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.

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

PLC integration

IT/OT convergence

Data visualization / dashboards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Ignition

Job description

JoB Training & Coaching seeks a highly skilled Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing environment. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures and work with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout.

The role requires strong technical leadership, Python scripting within Ignition, and experience in database interfaces, historians, and dashboards.