Ignition SCADA / Automation Engineer

avacone Switzerland; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

avacone Switzerland is seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to develop and support industrial automation solutions using Ignition SCADA, PLC technologies, and .NET integrations. The role emphasizes strong software development skills and a continued deepening of Ignition expertise.

You will build and maintain Ignition applications (Vision and Perspective), implement reporting and alarms, scripts in Python, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational needs into reliable

Qualifications

• Experience in SCADA development and industrial automation.
• Experience or strong working knowledge of PLC programming; Rockwell Automation preferred.
• Strong .NET development experience.

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

Python programming

Ignition SCADA

Tools

Rockwell Automation PLCs

Java

Ignition (Vision/Perspective)

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.

Requirements

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.