Ignition SCADA Architect | Smart Manufacturing Leader

JoB Training & Coaching; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

JoB Training & Coaching in Hartford, CT seeks an experienced Ignition Architect to lead the design, deployment and optimization of advanced SCADA solutions for manufacturing. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures and work with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Responsibilities include building dashboards for KPIs and OEE, developing Python scripts, and ensuring reliable data flows across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1+ year in a similar role (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Hands-on Ignition SCADA architecture and system design experience.
• Active Ignition Gold Certification preferred.
• Proven PLC integration and multiple industrial communication protocols.
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence and industrial data flows.
• Proficiency in Python scripting within Ignition.
• Manufacturing or industrial environment experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• EU citizenship and a valid passport are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ignition SCADA architecture

Python scripting in Ignition

IT/OT convergence

Industrial data flows

PLC integration

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing environment experience

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation and guidance

Education

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

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

JoB Training & Coaching in Hartford, CT seeks an experienced Ignition Architect to lead the design, deployment and optimization of advanced SCADA solutions for manufacturing. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures and work with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Responsibilities include building dashboards for KPIs and OEE, developing Python scripts, and ensuring reliable data flows across sites.