Ignition SCADA Engineer: Industrial Automation & Robotics

The Judge Group; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Application Analyst to design, implement, and support Ignition SCADA solutions in a manufacturing setting. You’ll work with engineering, IT, and operations to deploy SCADA, PLC, and MES/ERP integrations on the shop floor.

You’ll lead deployment of AMR/AGV tech and collaborate on system requirements, troubleshooting, and documentation. Travel up to 25% and relocation from Day 1 are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting SCADA applications.
• 3+ years hands-on Ignition (Inductive Automation) development.
• 3+ years IT/IS experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with Ignition Perspective and/or Vision.
• Experience with OPC UA, industrial networking, and communications protocols.
• SQL databases and reporting solutions.
• Linux, Docker, and Bash scripting.
• Experience in manufacturing/ shop-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Ignition SCADA solutions using Perspective, Vision, and Reporting modules.
• Support enterprise automation initiatives focused on logistics, material handling, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Integrate SCADA applications with PLCs, OPC servers, databases, MES, ERP, and third-party systems.
• Lead implementation and deployment of robotic and automated material handling solutions, including AMR/AGV technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, controls engineers, and development teams to define system requirements and technical solutions.
• Support commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of automation applications.
• Participate in architecture discussions and establish development best practices.
• Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex issues involving industrial networking, infrastructure, and automation systems.
• Develop documentation, user guides, training materials, and operational procedures.
• Support integration between fleet management systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Travel to manufacturing locations for project implementation, commissioning, and customer engagement activities.

Skills

SCADA development

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

IT/IS in manufacturing

Ignition Perspective

HMI/SCADA design

OPC UA & networking

SQL & reporting

Linux & Docker

Bash scripting

Shop floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Ignition

Docker

Job description

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Application Analyst to design, implement, and support Ignition SCADA solutions in a manufacturing setting. You’ll work with engineering, IT, and operations to deploy SCADA, PLC, and MES/ERP integrations on the shop floor.

You’ll lead deployment of AMR/AGV tech and collaborate on system requirements, troubleshooting, and documentation. Travel up to 25% and relocation from Day 1 are expected.