Lead Ignition SCADA Architect for Smart Manufacturing

JoB Training & Coaching; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

JoB Training & Coaching is seeking an experienced Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing environment. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures and work with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout.

The role demands strong technical leadership, hands-on Ignition expertise, Python scripting, and a focus on reliability, data-driven insights, and KPI

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 1+ year in a similar role (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Hands-on Ignition SCADA architecture and system design experience.
• Active Ignition Gold Certification highly preferred.
• Experience with PLC integration and multiple industrial protocols.
• Strong IT/OT convergence knowledge and industrial data flows.
• Proficient Python scripting within Ignition.
• Experience in manufacturing environments and effective stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Architect Ignition SCADA systems, gateways, and enterprise/edge deployments.
• Perform site surveys to assess machine connectivity and data readiness.
• Define IT/OT integration strategies across PLC platforms.
• Develop Python scripts within Ignition.
• Design interfaces, historians, and reporting solutions.
• Create dashboards visualizing KPIs, OEE, and performance.
• Lead project execution with distributed engineering teams.
• Provide documentation and drive continuous system improvements.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Python scripting

IT/OT convergence

PLC integration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Engineering

Job description

JoB Training & Coaching is seeking an experienced Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions in a manufacturing environment. You will translate complex operational requirements into scalable Ignition architectures and work with cross-functional teams from site assessment to production rollout.

The role demands strong technical leadership, hands-on Ignition expertise, Python scripting, and a focus on reliability, data-driven insights, and KPI