Ignition SCADA Software Engineer – Digital Manufacturing

ATR International; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ATR International seeks an experienced Ignition SCADA developer to architect, implement, and test enterprise SCADA solutions using Ignition, Python/Jython, and PostgreSQL.

You will design robust data pipelines, build scalable database schemas, and integrate SCADA with PLCs from Allen-Bradley and Siemens, MES/ebR, and cloud containers.

Must thrive in a regulated FDA/GxP environment and collaborate with global plant teams to deliver compliant, reusable templates and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline.
• 7+ years software/SCADA experience, or 5+ years with Ignition focus.
• Master’s/PhD plus 4+ years in software/SCADA.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, test, debug, and implement Ignition SCADA applications and scripts.
• Design optimized database schemas and data pipelines for real-time manufacturing data.
• Define systems software design requirements and establish coding standards.
• Deliver software through full lifecycle in a regulated FDA/GxP environment.
• Collaborate with plant controls, IT, Operations, and site leaders globally.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Python/Jython

SQL & PostgreSQL

Docker/Podman

PLCs & Controls interfacing

REST APIs & Webhooks

Agile/Scrum

GxP-regulated environments

Data integration & BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related

Advanced Degree (Master's/PhD) + 4+ years experience

Tools

Ignition (Vision/Perspective)

Docker

Podman

Linux

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

REST APIs

Job description

ATR International seeks an experienced Ignition SCADA developer to architect, implement, and test enterprise SCADA solutions using Ignition, Python/Jython, and PostgreSQL.

You will design robust data pipelines, build scalable database schemas, and integrate SCADA with PLCs from Allen-Bradley and Siemens, MES/ebR, and cloud containers.

Must thrive in a regulated FDA/GxP environment and collaborate with global plant teams to deliver compliant, reusable templates and standards.