Systems Engineer - PLC, SCADA, & Ignition New Non-Headquarters

Proconex; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

401K match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Proconex, an Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region, seeks a Systems Engineer to advance Ignition SCADA and industrial automation projects for leading manufacturers. You will design, implement, and support automation solutions across varied industries, collaborating with operations, IT, and quality teams to boost reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include system design, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management, plus documentation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA development and support.
• 3+ years of experience with industrial automation systems in manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience integrating PLC platforms (Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar).
• 3+ years of experience developing HMI/SCADA applications for industrial operations.
• 2+ years of experience with SQL databases, queries, and data integration.
• 2+ years of troubleshooting automation, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing engineering or technical support role.
• 2+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain Ignition HMI/SCADA applications and automation solutions.
• Integrate Ignition with PLCs, equipment, historians, databases, and OT systems.
• Configure and support OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP networks.
• Develop dashboards, visualizations, and tools to support operations decisions.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, SCADA, databases, networks, and integrations to minimize downtime.
• Support system upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle activities.
• Participate in projects from requirements to commissioning and startup.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver reliable automation solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, configs, specs, tests, and support procedures.
• Support validation, CSV, or GMP-regulated activities when required.
• Monitor system performance and identify reliability improvements.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource, providing training and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Ignition SCADA

Industrial automation

HMI/SCADA development

PLC integration

SQL databases

Troubleshooting

Customer-facing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/CS/Automation

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

Schneider Electric PLC

Job description

Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. Weprovide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities.With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.

Proconex is seeking a Systems Engineer with expertise in Ignition SCADA and industrial automation systems to support, develop, and enhance manufacturing automation solutions for our customers. This customer-facing role combines system development, project execution, troubleshooting, and ongoing support across a variety of industrial and life sciences environments.

You will work closely with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, and OT teams to deliver reliable, scalable automation solutions that improve operational performance, system reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain Ignition HMI/SCADA applications and industrial automation solutions.
• Integrate Ignition platforms with PLCs, manufacturing equipment, historians, databases, and other operational technologies.
• Configure and support industrial communication networks and protocols including OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
• Develop dashboards, reporting tools, visualizations, and user interfaces that support operational decision-making and manufacturing performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, SCADA systems, databases, networks, and system integrations to minimize production downtime.
• Support automation system upgrades, migrations, deployments, and lifecycle management activities.
• Participate in project execution from requirements gathering and system design through testing, commissioning, and startup.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, IT, and quality teams to deliver reliable and scalable automation solutions.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, system configurations, functional specifications, testing records, and support procedures.
• Support change management, validation, and compliance activities within regulated manufacturing environments when required.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and provide ongoing support, training, and knowledge transfer as needed.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Automation, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, 2+ years of relevant industrial automation experience.
• 3+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA development and support.
• 3+ years of experience with industrial automation systems in manufacturing environments.
• 3+ years of experience integrating PLC platforms such as Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar systems.
• 3+ years of experience developing HMI/SCADA applications for industrial operations.
• 2+ years of experience working with SQL databases, queries, and data integration.
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting automation, controls, and manufacturing systems.
• 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing engineering or technical support role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, 2+ years of professional experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience with OPC-UA, MQTT, Modbus, or similar industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with manufacturing data historians such as OSI PI, Ignition Historian, or Canary.
• Experience integrating MES, ERP, or other enterprise manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of OT networking, industrial cybersecurity, and SCADA architecture best practices.
• Experience supporting validation, CSV, or GMP-regulated systems.
• Experience with Emerson DeltaV systems.
• Ignition certification or other industrial automation certifications.
• Experience supporting automation projects from design through commissioning and long-term operational support.

Why Join Proconex?

Join a team that partners with leading manufacturers to deliver innovative automation solutions that improve operational performance, reliability, and productivity. You'll work on impactful projects, build lasting customer relationships, and help shape the future of industrial automation.

We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.

Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.

Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Proconex. Proconex will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.

Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.

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