Ignition SCADA / Automation Engineer

Socket.dev; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an Automation Engineer to design and support industrial automation solutions using Ignition SCADA and PLC technologies. The role emphasizes strong software development skills and a readiness to deepen Ignition expertise.

You will work to configure and maintain Ignition SCADA apps, implement reporting, alarms, and historian features, and develop Python scripts for system integrations. Candidates should have proven experience in SCADA development, PLC programming (Rockwell

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA development and industrial automation.
• Experience or strong working knowledge of PLC programming; Rockwell Automation preferred.
• Strong .NET development experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across automation systems and software integrations.
• Professionalism, initiative, and strong motivation to learn.
• Flexibility and willingness to build or expand Ignition expertise as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition SCADA applications, including Vision and Perspective.
• Implement reporting, alarms, SQL Bridge integrations, tag systems, and historian functionality.
• Develop scripts and web service integrations using Python and related technologies.
• Support Ignition upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, preferably using Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Develop and maintain .NET applications and integrations supporting automation systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational requirements into reliable automation solutions.

Skills

SCADA development

PLC programming

.NET development

Troubleshooting

Learning mindset

Professionalism

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Vision

Perspective

SQL Bridge

Python

Rockwell Automation

Web service integrations

Historian functionality

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to develop and support industrial automation solutions using Ignition SCADA and PLC technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong software development skills, a professional approach, and a willingness to deepen their Ignition expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition SCADA applications, including Vision and Perspective.
• Implement reporting, alarms, SQL Bridge integrations, tag systems, and historian functionality.
• Develop scripts and web service integrations using Python and related technologies.
• Support Ignition upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, preferably using Rockwell Automation platforms.
• Develop and maintain .NET applications and integrations supporting automation systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational requirements into reliable automation solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA development and industrial automation.
• Experience or strong working knowledge of PLC programming; Rockwell Automation preferred.
• Strong .NET development experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across automation systems and software integrations.
• Professionalism, initiative, and strong motivation to learn.
• Flexibility and willingness to build or expand Ignition expertise as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA, including Vision, Perspective, Reporting, Alarming, SQL Bridge, tags, and historian functionality.
• Experience with Ignition upgrades, scripting, and web services.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Knowledge of or experience with Java.