Ignition SCADA / Automation Engineer

Avacone; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Avacone is seeking an Automation Engineer to develop and support industrial automation solutions using Ignition SCADA and PLC technologies. The role emphasizes strong software development skills and a commitment to expanding Ignition expertise.

You will work on Ignition applications, PLC programming, and .NET integrations, collaborating with stakeholders to translate operational needs into reliable automation solutions. A proactive, learning-focused mindset is essential.

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

Python programming

Ignition SCADA

Tools

Rockwell Automation

Ignition SCADA

SQL Bridge

Vision

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.