Information Technology Architect

Tata Technologies; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies seeks an Ignition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer to design and deploy real-time dashboards and operator interfaces in an Industrial Automation setting. You will work on HMI/SCADA development, database integration, documentation, and OT networking, with hands-on scripting and post-deployment support.

Key tasks include configuring Ignition Gateways, managing deployment pipelines, integrating OPC-UA, MQTT, and tag providers, and building robust data models for process data and

Qualifications

• Experience with real-time HMI/SCADA dashboards.
• Hands-on development and post-deployment support.
• Familiarity with OPC-UA, MQTT and Modbus.
• Strong knowledge of PLC integration and OT networks.

Responsibilities

• Design and build high-performance, real-time dashboards using Ignition Perspective modules.
• Create responsive web-based HMIs for Desktop.
• Configure Ignition Gateways, projects, and modules in development, staging, and production environments.
• Develop alarm dashboards, KPI visuals, production monitoring screens, and operator controls.

Skills

OPC-UA

MQTT

Modbus

PLC integration

OT networks

HMI/SCADA security

Data time-series

Ignition

SQL databases

Tools

Ignition by Inductive Automation

Job description

Job Title: Ignition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer

Role Overview

Ignition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer in Industrial Automation team. support of real-time industrial dashboards, and operator interfaces using Ignition by Inductive Automation.

HMI/SCADA development, database integration, Documentation, and familiarity with PLC systems and OT networking. This role requires both hands-on technical development and post-deployment support.

Job Descriptions

• Design and build high-performance, scalable real-time dashboards using Ignition's Perspective modules.
• Create responsive web-based HMIs for Desktop.
• Utilize templates, tag bindings, scripting, and UDTs for modular and reusable design.
• Develop alarm dashboards, KPI visualizations, production monitoring screens, and operator control interfaces.

2. SCADA Configuration & Deployment

• Set up and configure Ignition Gateways (single and redundant systems), projects, and modules.
• Manage deployment pipelines for Ignition projects in development, staging, and production environments.
• Collaborate with IT/OT to configure OPC-UA, MQTT, and tag providers across distributed systems.
• Implement project versioning, backups, and rollback strategies using Git or Ignition's project tools.

3. Database & Data Modeling

• Design, query, and optimize SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MSSQL, MySQL) for process data and reports.
• Build dynamic datasets from historical tag data, transactional systems, and ERP/MES interfaces.

4. Scripting & Logic

• Write Python (Jython) scripts for dynamic behavior and data processing.
• Develop Gateway Event and Tag Change Scripts.
• Use Ignition Expression Language and Python for custom logic, bindings, and calculations.

5. Document & Report Generation

• Design and generate project Documentation for HMI and SCADA
• Schedule and deliver reports via email, file export, or shared drives.
• Create compliance reports (batch, downtime, traceability, OEE) integrated with MES or third-party systems.

6. System Support & Maintenance

• Monitor SCADA performance, logs, tag usage, and database performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve runtime errors, deployment issues, and integration bugs.
• Support Ignition platform.
• Create user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation for all developed solutions

Technical Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• OPC-UA, MQTT, and Modbus protocols
• PLC Integration (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent)
• Solid understanding of:
  
• OT network topologies and SCADA architecture
• HMI/SCADA security best practices
• Data historian and time-series data management

Tools & Platforms

• Ignition by Inductive Automation (Core modules, Perspective, Reporting)