Senior Ignition Architect for Smart Manufacturing SCADA

Jobsonboard; Avon (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

International projects

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobsonboard is seeking a highly skilled Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong technical leader who can translate complex operational requirements into scalable, high-performance Ignition architectures.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, from site assessment to production rollout, while ensuring reliability, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 1+ year experience in a similar role (10+ years strongly preferred).
• Strong hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA architecture and system design.
• Active Ignition Gold Certification is highly preferred.
• Proven experience with PLC integration and multiple industrial communication protocols.
• Solid understanding of IT/OT convergence and industrial data flows.
• Proficiency in Python scripting within Ignition.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• EU citizenship and a valid passport are required.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design robust Ignition SCADA systems, including Tag Providers, gateways, and enterprise/edge deployments.
• Conduct site surveys to evaluate machine connectivity and data integration readiness.
• Define and implement IT/OT integration strategies across multiple PLC platforms.
• Develop and maintain Python scripts within the Ignition environment.
• Design and implement database interfaces, historians, and reporting solutions.
• Build intuitive dashboards to visualize plant KPIs, OEE, and operational performance.
• Lead project execution, collaborating with distributed engineering teams and stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and continuous system improvements.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

PLC integration

Python scripting

IT/OT convergence

Manufacturing experience

Stakeholder management

Communication

Ignition Gold Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or Engineering

Tools

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Jobsonboard is seeking a highly skilled Ignition Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced SCADA solutions within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a strong technical leader who can translate complex operational requirements into scalable, high-performance Ignition architectures.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions, from site assessment to production rollout, while ensuring reliability, efficiency, and