Lead Ignition SCADA Architect for Smart Manufacturing

Jobsonboard; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have strong Ignition experience, a degree in IT/engineering, and excellent communication to guide stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field.
• 1+ year in a similar role (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Hands-on Ignition SCADA architecture and system design.
• Active Ignition Gold Certification highly preferred.
• Experience with PLC integration and industrial protocols.
• Proficiency in Python scripting within Ignition.
• Understanding of IT/OT convergence and industrial data flows.
• Experience in manufacturing/industrial environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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 strategies across PLC platforms.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts within the Ignition environment.
• Design and implement database 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 system improvements.

Skills

Ignition SCADA architecture

Python scripting within Ignition

IT/OT convergence

Communication & stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Engineering or related field

Tools

Ignition

SQL/Database interfaces

Dashboards & reporting

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have strong Ignition experience, a degree in IT/engineering, and excellent communication to guide stakeholders.