Ignition SCADA Developer

Ignition SCADA Developer

Role Overview <
Ignition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer in Industrial Automation team. support of real-time industrial dashboards, and operator interfaces using Ignition by Inductive Automation.< HMI/SCADA development, database integration, Documentation, and familiarity with PLC systems and OT networking. This role requires both hands-on technical development and post-deployment support.< <

Job Description s< 1. Dashboard & HMI Development< <
Design and build high-performance, scalable real-time dashboards using Ignition's Perspective modules.<
Create responsive web-based HMIs for Desktop.<
Utilize templates, tag bindings, scripting, and UDTs for modular and reusable design.<
Develop alarm dashboards, KPI visualizations, production monitoring screens, and operator control interfaces.< < 2. SCADA Configuration & Deployment< <
Set up and configure Ignition Gateways (single and redundant systems), projects, and modules.<
Manage deployment pipelines for Ignition projects in development, staging, and production environments.<
Collaborate with IT/OT to configure OPC-UA, MQTT, and tag providers across distributed systems.<
Implement project versioning, backups, and rollback strategies using Git or Ignition's project tools.< < < < 3. Database & Data Modeling< <
Design, query, and optimize SQL databases (Postgre

SQL, MSSQL, MySQL) for process data and reports. Build dynamic datasets from historical tag data, transactional systems, and ERP/MES interfaces.
4. Scripting & Logic
* Write Python (Jython) scripts for dynamic behavior and data processing.
* Develop Gateway Event and  Tag Change Scripts.
* Use Ignition Expression Language and Python for custom logic, bindings, and calculations.
5. Document & Report Generation
* Design and generate project Documentation for HMI and SCADA
* Schedule and deliver reports via email, file export, or shared drives.
* Create compliance reports (batch, downtime, traceability, OEE) integrated with MES or third-party systems.
6. System Support & Maintenance <
Monitor SCADA performance, logs, tag usage, and database performance.<
Troubleshoot and resolve runtime errors, deployment issues, and integration bugs.<
Support Ignition platform.<
Create user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation for all developed solutions< DETROIT MI1 - 5 Years
10R05-Mar-2026

NACTIVE Technical Skills< <
Strong expertise in:< < OPC-UA, MQTT, and Modbus protocols< PLC Integration (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent)<
Ignition Gateway configuration and deployment< <
Solid understanding of:< < OT network topologies and SCADA architecture< HMI/SCADA security best practices<
Data historian and time-series data management< < <
Tools & Platforms< <
Ignition by Inductive Automation (Core modules, Perspective, Reporting)<
Database Systems:
Postgre

SQL, SQL Server, MySQL<
Version Control:
Git, Bitbucket, Git Hub< DETROIT MIUSA1-5 Yrs