Multi-Plant Ignition SCADA Integration Lead

Challenge Manufacturing; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP program

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an OT Systems Integration Engineer to lead cross-plant standardization and integration of Ignition SCADA/IIoT platforms across our automotive-focused plants. You will be the SME coordinating MES/SCADA, IIoT sensors, robotics, and PLC/HMI systems while mentoring engineers and ensuring secure OT/IT connectivity.

The candidate will develop SOPs, dashboards, alarms, and KPI reporting, drive data-driven decisions, and support predictive maintenance with

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Computer, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years’ experience in industrial OT system integration, SCADA, or IIoT deployments.
• Expert-level experience with Ignition SCADA/IIoT software, including dashboard development and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and optimization of Ignition SCADA/IIoT platforms across multiple plants.
• Serve as SME for Ignition, integrating MES, SCADA, IIoT sensors, robotics, and PLC/HMI systems.
• Establish cross-plant standardization of dashboards, KPIs, alarms, reports, and system configurations.
• Oversee multi-plant deployment projects for MES/SCADA, IIoT, robotics, and automation systems.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure secure OT/IT connectivity and cybersecurity adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics/Computer/Industrial Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA/IIoT

MES/SCADA integration

PLC/HMI systems

Scripting

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing is seeking an OT Systems Integration Engineer to lead cross-plant standardization and integration of Ignition SCADA/IIoT platforms across our automotive-focused plants. You will be the SME coordinating MES/SCADA, IIoT sensors, robotics, and PLC/HMI systems while mentoring engineers and ensuring secure OT/IT connectivity.

The candidate will develop SOPs, dashboards, alarms, and KPI reporting, drive data-driven decisions, and support predictive maintenance with