Lead Ignition SCADA Engineer — Industrial Automation

E Tech Group; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Training & education

Job summary

E Tech Group seeks a Lead SCADA Applications Engineer to lead Ignition-based projects for critical facilities. You will design, deploy, and commission Ignition-powered SCADA solutions, mentor engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams for scalable, secure automation.

The role requires 7+ years in control systems, Ignition gold certification, and deep knowledge of Ignition architecture, scripting (Jython/SQL/JavaScript), and data integration across PLCs, HMI, and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years in the control system industry.
• 5+ years hands-on with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting).
• Gold Certified in Ignition.
• Extensive knowledge of Ignition concepts, including system architecture, scripting, and integration best practices.
• Strong development skills in Jython, SQL, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with UI/UX design principles.
• Able to work independently on projects with an organized approach.
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies.
• Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs.
• Experience commissioning in live environments.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement Ignition-based SCADA solutions for industrial automation projects.
• Be a subject matter expert for Ignition architecture, Gateway configuration, Perspective development, MQTT Integration, and relational database integration.
• Work cooperatively with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Be aware of project budget and schedules and communicate issues to PMs before conflicts arise.
• Specify and configure hardware components such as instrumentation, PLCs, and control panels.
• Perform on-site functional testing of installed systems.
• Mentor and train engineers, providing Ignition best practices.
• Represent the company values and support associate development.

Skills

Jython

SQL

JavaScript

UI/UX principles

Independent work

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Inductive Automation Ignition

Ignition Perspective

OPC UA/DA

Rockwell/Schneider PLCs

Tridium Niagara

Job description

E Tech Group seeks a Lead SCADA Applications Engineer to lead Ignition-based projects for critical facilities. You will design, deploy, and commission Ignition-powered SCADA solutions, mentor engineers, and coordinate with cross-functional teams for scalable, secure automation.

The role requires 7+ years in control systems, Ignition gold certification, and deep knowledge of Ignition architecture, scripting (Jython/SQL/JavaScript), and data integration across PLCs, HMI, and databases.