Senior Ignition & SCADA Developer (Enterprise Automation)

LEAR CORPORATION; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Comstock Park, Michigan is seeking a Senior Ignition Developer to lead and implement Ignition SCADA/HMI solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will drive design, testing, and client training, interfacing with PLCs, ISA standards, and IT/OT networks.

The role requires 7+ years with Ignition (Vision/Perspective), strong SQL/Python/Java skills, and a track record of enterprise-scale deployments. Domestic travel up to 40% may be required.

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.
• Lead OPC UA server/client implementations and RESTful API development using WebDev module.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Ignition-based HMI/SCADA projects to meet client requirements.
• Design, test, and implement Ignition pipelines, databases, and interfaces.
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to client operations/maintenance teams.
• Collaborate with clients and team members to deliver innovative automation solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Java

Ignition SCADA

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or CS

Tools

Ignition 8.x

Perspective HMI/SCADA

MS Project

Jira

SQL Server

Job description

Lear Corporation in Comstock Park, Michigan is seeking a Senior Ignition Developer to lead and implement Ignition SCADA/HMI solutions across on‑premises and cloud environments. You will drive design, testing, and client training, interfacing with PLCs, ISA standards, and IT/OT networks.

The role requires 7+ years with Ignition (Vision/Perspective), strong SQL/Python/Java skills, and a track record of enterprise-scale deployments. Domestic travel up to 40% may be required.