Ignition SCADA Engineer: Tier-2 Config & QA

Automationtechies; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Automationtechies is seeking a SCADA Software Technician to own testing, configuration, and deployment of Ignition-based solutions. You will act as a Tier 2 support lead, diagnose complex issues, and work with engineering to escalate where needed.

You will develop and maintain SCADA configurations, document features and processes, and ensure consistency across client deployments. The role emphasizes reliability, standards, and scalable best practices.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience with SCADA software configuration and deployment.
• Strong proficiency in tag configuration, Python scripting, alarms, and historian setup.
• Working knowledge of PLC/RTU communications (Modbus, MQTT, OPC-UA).
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate new Ignition features, scripts, and user interface components.
• Perform functional, integration, and regression testing in controlled environments.
• Document test cases, results, and release notes for internal and client use.
• Lead configuration efforts for new client implementations, including tag setup, alarms, historian logging, and dashboards.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for advanced software-related support issues.
• Develop and maintain configuration templates, deployment guides, and troubleshooting documentation.

Skills

SCADA configuration

Python scripting

Alarms

Historian setup

PLC/RTU communications

Tools

Git/version control

QA workflows

REST API integrations

Job description

Automationtechies is seeking a SCADA Software Technician to own testing, configuration, and deployment of Ignition-based solutions. You will act as a Tier 2 support lead, diagnose complex issues, and work with engineering to escalate where needed.

You will develop and maintain SCADA configurations, document features and processes, and ensure consistency across client deployments. The role emphasizes reliability, standards, and scalable best practices.