Ignition & SCADA Architect — Smart Manufacturing Leader

Jobsonboard; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

International projects

Job summary

Jobsonboard is seeking an Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing setting. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures, working with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout to ensure reliability and data-driven insights.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on Ignition experience, PLC integration know-how, and proficiency in Python

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in a similar role (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Hands-on Ignition SCADA architecture and system design experience.
• Active Ignition Gold Certification is highly preferred.
• Proven PLC integration experience and familiarity with multiple industrial protocols.
• Strong IT/OT convergence and data flow understanding.
• Proficiency in Python scripting within Ignition.
• Manufacturing/industrial environment experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• EU citizenship and a valid passport 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 and implement IT/OT integration strategies across PLC platforms.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts within Ignition.
• Design and implement 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 system improvements.

Skills

Ignition SCADA architecture

Python scripting

PLC integration

IT/OT convergence

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing experience

EU citizenship

Ignition Gold Certification

Experience in similar role

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology/Engineering

Job description

Jobsonboard is seeking an Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing setting. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures, working with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout to ensure reliability and data-driven insights.

The role requires strong technical leadership, hands-on Ignition experience, PLC integration know-how, and proficiency in Python