Systems Engineer - Ignition

RoviSys Company; Aurora (OH); On-site; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Travel per diem

Benefits package

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Training & development

Job summary

RoviSys Company is seeking engineers passionate about industrial digitalization to design, configure, deploy, and commission Ignition-based SCADA/MES and data collection solutions for manufacturing clients.

You will translate customer requirements into scalable solutions across project stages, from design through startup. The role emphasizes modern software practices, collaboration, and driving efficiency and quality in process industries.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of configuration experience within Ignition platform.
• Ability to work in the Eastern Time Zone.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform technical responsibilities.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to present ideas and solve problems.
• Thorough understanding of control system design and coding.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Ignition SCADA systems with clear design documentation.
• Collaborate with customers and analysts to define functional requirements using iterative approaches.
• Break down work into tasks for developers and configurators; oversee completion.
• Test and commission control systems on-site.
• Travel to customer sites for requirement gathering and deployment support.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to engineers and foster technical growth.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Industrial automation

CI/CD

T-SQL

Communication

Team leadership

Mentorship

AI/LLM integration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

BS in Computer Science

Tools

Ignition

ERP integration

PLM integration

SQL

MQTT/OPC UA

Job description

Overview

RoviSys, a Premier-Certified Inductive Automation Ignition Systems Integrator, is looking for talented engineers passionate about industrial digitalization and manufacturing technology. In this role, you will work with customers to design, configure, deploy, and commission Ignition-based SCADA, MES, and / or data collection solutions that connect manufacturing operations with business objectives.

You will be responsible for translating customer requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions while supporting all phases of project execution, from design through startup and commissioning. Experience with Ignition, industrial automation systems,

manufacturing operations, and related software platforms is highly desirable.

We work with leading manufacturers in semiconductors, life sciences, discrete manufacturing, consumer goods, and specialty chemicals, industries at the forefront of technological progress. Our mission is to help these customers produce valuable products more efficiently, more reliably, and with greater quality.

If you are motivated by both technical depth and innovation, this is an opportunity to influence how global manufacturers adopt and sustain digital execution.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement Ignition SCADA systems; create and maintain clear documentation describing solution design and implementation
• Partner with customers and RoviSys functional analysts to define functional requirements using modern iterative approaches
• Break down work into technical tasks consumable by our developers and configurators and oversee task completion
• Testing and on-site commissioning of control systems
• Travel to customer sites to perform requirement gathering, deployment, and post-deployment support
• Work in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients to provide state of the art Control Systems to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturing
• Apply modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing) to manage deployments
• Provide mentorship and leadership to less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth and innovation
• Explore and apply emerging technologies, including frontier agentic AI and LLM-based automation, to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability

Qualifications

• 2+ years of configuration experience within Ignition platform
• Ability to work in the Eastern Time Zone
• Demonstrates the ability to perform technical responsibilities
• Communicate effectively and professionally with both customers and colleagues to present new ideas, accomplish challenging goals, and solve problems
• Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
• Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
• Hands-on Ignition implementation experience including:
  • Connectivity to shop floor data sources and historians
  • Integration with enterprise systems such as ERP and PLM
  • T-SQL query and stored procedure development
  • Client display and web report configuration
  • Modern web-based UI configuration and deployment
• Ability to integrate new software modules with existing systems
• Demonstrated adaptability and curiosity to explore emerging approaches such as AI, low-code/no-code integration, and iterative requirement definition

Desired Qualifications:

• B.S. in Electrical, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Technology
• B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering
• Working knowledge of common communication protocols and Ignition SCADA
• Understanding of batch or continuous process control
• Network design/administration
• PLC or DCS Integration
• Historian Integration
• Experience working with any of the following applications is a plus:
  • MQTT/OPC UA
  • Ignition Edge Panel
  • SQL
  • Sepasoft

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Base Salary: $84,000–$130,000, depending on experience
• Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
• Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
• Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
• Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support