PLC / SCADA Programmer

Sterling Inspired Staffing.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K with company match

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A leading staffing agency in Charlotte, North Carolina is seeking a skilled SCADA Developer to develop resources for Ignition applications. The role requires experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA, integration with PLCs and communication protocols, and strong Python development skills. This position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for travel to client sites. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor's degree in a related engineering field and demonstrate the ability to independently manage projects.

Qualifications

• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA is essential.
• Understanding of electrical and process control drawings is required.
• Core Certification in Ignition is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop resources for Ignition Perspective and Vision applications.
• Work with stakeholders to define the Ignition solution based on process improvements.
• Test and deploy applications, providing support as necessary.

Skills

Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA

Python development

SQL databases

BAS controls

Mechanical system understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Microsoft SQL Server

Job description

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

$ 100,000.00 - 120,000.00 (US Dollar)

Job Purpose

The SCADA Developer is responsible for developing resources for Ignition Perspective and Vision applications.

What You Will Do

• Work with customer business stakeholders to define the scope and requirements of the Ignition solution based on identified process improvement scenarios.
• Develop proprietary software tools for product development, commissioning, and research and development.
• Develop the Ignition solution, including the following aspects:
  • Industrial and HVAC applications,
  • System networks, including BACnet, Modbus, and Ethernet IP integrations,
  • Perspective and Vision user interfaces,
  • Report creation,
  • Interaction with SQL data sources,
  • CSS, Python, and Python-based scripting,
  • Pre- and post-project documentation.
• Testing, deployment, and associated application support.
• Apply your experience across various industries and manufacturing processes, working as part of a project team.
• Provide guidance and leadership to less experienced team members.
• Position requires travel (up to 30%) to customer sites for requirement gathering, deployment, and post-deployment support activities.

What You Will Bring to The Role

Required

• Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA
• Core Certification (Gold Certification a plus)
• Perspective and Vision development
• Experience integrating Ignition with PLCs, Modbus, and Bacnet for control and reporting.
• Experience in Python development, including Ignitions Expression Language.
• Understanding of BAS controls and Process Plant controls in different environments.
• Must be able to independently initiate and execute Ignition projects, fulfilling all necessary responsibilities to ensure successful client delivery.
• Must be able to read electrical, process control drawings, and P&IDs.
• Must have a functional understanding of mechanical systems.
• Good understanding of SQL databases.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, Microsoft SQL Server, or MariaDB
• Good understanding of IT networks, including controller communication protocols and Gateway networking.

Preferred

• Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering, Controls Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or Computer Science.
• Experience with DDC controls, and Modbus and BACnet protocols
• Experience with Tridium or other BAS control systems.
• Experience with Active Directory and SAML 2.0.

Employee Benefits

Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401K w/ company match Life/AD&D/LTD Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance