SCADA Developer II

Lear Corporation; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Comstock Park, Michigan seeks a Senior Ignition Developer to lead ignition standards, pipelines, databases, and interfaces. You will oversee HMI/SCADA design, testing, and training, interfacing with instrumentation, PLCs, and IT/OT systems across on‑prem and cloud environments.

You will work with clients and team members to deliver innovative Ignition solutions, develop dashboards, and ensure system reliability, security, and scalable architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficient in SQL, Python, Java and related languages.
• 7+ years designing, developing, and deploying Ignition SCADA (Vision/Perspective).
• Architect and develop enterprise Ignition 8.x SCADA solutions including Perspective HMI/SCADA.
• Design UDT hierarchies, Tag Historian, Transaction Groups, and Alarming per ISA-95/ISA-88.
• Develop complex SQL-based data integration and reporting across databases.
• Lead OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT, RESTful API integrations; use WebDev module.
• Lead customer-facing discussions; knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity and IT/OT networks.
• Commission systems on-site, perform FAT/SAT, and train client teams.

Responsibilities

• LeadIgnition system development across desktop and mobile displays.
• Collaborate with team members and clients to deliver solutions.
• Connect to diverse data sources and equipment.
• Ensure alarm management per ISA‑18.2 and alarm notifications.
• Develop compliant reporting and custom dashboards.
• Perform FAT/SAT and on-site commissioning with client training.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

Ignition SCADA

Perspective HMI/SCADA

OPC UA

Modbus TCP/RTU

RESTful API development

Cybersecurity ISA/IEC 62443

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Ignition 8.x

WebDev module

MS Project

Jira

Excel

SQL Server

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

SENIOR IGNITION DEVELOPER, COMSTOCK PARK, MICHIGAN - LEAR ASI AUTOMATION GROUP

As a member of the automation team, the Senior Ignition Developer will be responsible for leading, supporting, implementing, and developing ignition standards, pipelines, databases, and interfaces while driving innovation across Lear, globally. The Senior Ignition Developer will oversee the design, testing, implementation, and training of HMI and SCADA systems, which commonly interface with process instrumentation, PLCs, and OITs. These systems incorporate on‑premises and cloud infrastructure and offer local and remote access. In this role, you will collaborate with team members and clients to apply your expertise and deliver impactful solutions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

• Work closely with team members and clients to create and implement solutions.
• Assume responsibility for projects and ensure they are completed on time, fulfilling all project requirements.
• Offer technical expertise and guidance to team members and clients.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Keep current with the latest Ignition developments and firmware and be willing to integrate them into projects.
• Maintain a high level of quality and attention to detail in all work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Comprehensive understanding of team‑oriented best practices and processes, including but not limited to MS Project, Jira, Excel, or other forms of timeline/scope management.
• Actively listen, probe, and identify concerns. Develop credibility, loyalty, trust, & commitment.
• Ability to negotiate, resolve conflict and proactive decision analysis.
• Willingness to travel up to 40% (including domestic and international travel, depending on the project).
• Good communicator, organized & self‑motivation leader.
• Effective oral, written, and digital communication skills.
• Excellent organization and documentation skills for efficient task and time management.
• Skilled in developing Ignition systems with the following expertise, but not limited to:
  • Create user interface displays in Perspective for both desktop and mobile applications.
  • Lead and support projects of varying sizes and implementations.
  • Connect to diverse data sources and/or equipment.
  • Understand ISA 18.2 Alarm Management Standard and alarm notification in Ignition.
  • Develop compliance and custom reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or equivalent.
• Proficient in programming languages like SQL, Python, Java, and others.
• 7+ years hands‑on experience designing, developing, and deploying Ignition SCADA systems (Vision and/or Perspective).
• Architect and develop enterprise‑scale Ignition 8.x SCADA solutions, including Perspective HMI/SCADA applications, Vision projects, and Gateway infrastructure (Ignition 8 and up is crucial as it is a major update).
• Design and implement UDT hierarchies, Tag Historian configurations, Transaction Groups, and Alarming systems following ISA‑95/ISA‑88 standards.
• Develop complex Named Queries, database schemas, and integration logic for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL or other enterprise databases.
• Lead OPC UA server/client implementations, Modbus TCP/RTU integrations, MQTT Sparkplug B architectures, and RESTful API development using WebDev module.
• Build reusable component libraries, custom scripting modules (Gateway, Designer, Client scopes), and maintain version control best practices.
• Perform code reviews, establish scripting standards (Python/Jython), and enforce architectural patterns across projects.
• Lead customer‑facing technical discussions on architectures, and some essential knowledge on cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443), and IT/OT network design.
• Commission systems on‑site, perform FAT/SAT protocols, and deliver training to client operations/maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues, optimize system performance, and implement disaster recovery/high availability strategies.
• Candidate can document system architectures, create functional design specifications, and maintain as‑built documentation.

Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.