Scada Engineer

The Judge Group; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an experienced Application Analyst to design, implement, and support Ignition SCADA solutions in a manufacturing setting. You’ll work with engineering, IT, and operations to deploy SCADA, PLC, and MES/ERP integrations on the shop floor.

You’ll lead deployment of AMR/AGV tech and collaborate on system requirements, troubleshooting, and documentation. Travel up to 25% and relocation from Day 1 are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting SCADA applications.
• 3+ years hands-on Ignition (Inductive Automation) development.
• 3+ years IT/IS experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with Ignition Perspective and/or Vision.
• Experience with OPC UA, industrial networking, and communications protocols.
• SQL databases and reporting solutions.
• Linux, Docker, and Bash scripting.
• Experience in manufacturing/ shop-floor environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Ignition SCADA solutions using Perspective, Vision, and Reporting modules.
• Support enterprise automation initiatives focused on logistics, material handling, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Integrate SCADA applications with PLCs, OPC servers, databases, MES, ERP, and third-party systems.
• Lead implementation and deployment of robotic and automated material handling solutions, including AMR/AGV technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, controls engineers, and development teams to define system requirements and technical solutions.
• Support commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of automation applications.
• Participate in architecture discussions and establish development best practices.
• Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex issues involving industrial networking, infrastructure, and automation systems.
• Develop documentation, user guides, training materials, and operational procedures.
• Support integration between fleet management systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Travel to manufacturing locations for project implementation, commissioning, and customer engagement activities.

Skills

SCADA development

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

IT/IS in manufacturing

Ignition Perspective

HMI/SCADA design

OPC UA & networking

SQL & reporting

Linux & Docker

Bash scripting

Shop floor experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/IS

Tools

Ignition

Docker

Job description

Travel: Up to 25% within the U.S. (primarily during deployment phases)

Relocation Required: Open to non-local candidates willing to relocate from Day 1

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Application Analyst with strong expertise in Ignition SCADA development, industrial automation, and manufacturing systems integration. This role will support automation initiatives across internal logistics and material movement processes within a complex manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, operations, and IT teams to design, implement, and support automation solutions involving SCADA, PLCs, robotics, AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots), and enterprise systems integration.

Note: This position operates primarily on the manufacturing shop floor and requires hands-on involvement with production systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy Ignition SCADA solutions using Perspective, Vision, and Reporting modules.
• Support enterprise automation initiatives focused on logistics, material handling, and manufacturing process improvement.
• Integrate SCADA applications with PLCs, OPC servers, databases, MES, ERP, and third-party systems.
• Lead implementation and deployment of robotic and automated material handling solutions, including AMR/AGV technologies.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, controls engineers, and development teams to define system requirements and technical solutions.
• Support commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, and ongoing maintenance of automation applications.
• Participate in architecture discussions and establish development best practices.
• Provide advanced technical support and resolve complex issues involving industrial networking, infrastructure, and automation systems.
• Develop documentation, user guides, training materials, and operational procedures.
• Support integration between fleet management systems and enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Travel to manufacturing locations for project implementation, commissioning, and customer engagement activities.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and supporting SCADA applications.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition development.
• 3+ years of experience supporting IT/IS systems within industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience with:
• Ignition Perspective and/or Vision
• SCADA and HMI development
• OPC UA, industrial networking, and communications protocols
• SQL databases and reporting solutions
• Linux, Docker, and Bash scripting
• Experience working in manufacturing, industrial automation, or shop-floor environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ignition certifications or formal training from Inductive Automation.
• Experience with MQTT, Sepasoft, Canary, or AVEVA platforms.
• Exposure to Industrial IoT (IIoT) and cloud-connected manufacturing applications.
• Experience with AMR, AGV, robotics, and automated material handling technologies.
• Familiarity with MES and ERP integrations within manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting large-scale automation deployments and commissioning activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field preferred. Equivalent professional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.