Lead Ignition Architect for Smart SCADA & Manufacturing

Jobsonboard; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Jobsonboard is seeking an Ignition Architect to lead design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing setting. You will translate operational needs into scalable Ignition architectures and collaborate with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout.

Responsibilities include building robust Ignition systems, conducting connectivity surveys, and implementing IT/OT strategies across PLCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year in a similar role (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Strong hands-on Ignition SCADA architecture and system design.
• Active Ignition Gold Certification is highly preferred.
• Proven PLC integration experience across multiple industrial protocols.
• Solid understanding of IT/OT convergence and industrial data flows.
• Proficiency in Python scripting within Ignition.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• EU citizenship and a valid passport are required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design Ignition SCADA systems including Tag Providers, gateways, and deployments.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate machine connectivity and data readiness.
• Define and implement IT/OT integration across PLC platforms.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts within Ignition.
• Design interfaces, historians, and reporting solutions.
• Build dashboards to visualize plant KPIs, OEE, and performance.
• Lead project execution with distributed engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and continuous improvements.

Skills

Ignition SCADA architecture

Python scripting

IT/OT convergence

PLC integration

Industrial protocols

Stakeholder management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Jobsonboard is seeking an Ignition Architect to lead design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing setting. You will translate operational needs into scalable Ignition architectures and collaborate with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout.

Responsibilities include building robust Ignition systems, conducting connectivity surveys, and implementing IT/OT strategies across PLCs.