Ignition Developer

Ignition Developer

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components. With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.

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What we Offer:

• Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees
• Comprehensive Benefit Plans
• 401k with Company Match
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
• Emphasis on Employee Engagement
• Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement

Position Overview:

Develop, maintain, and support Ignition applications that improve manufacturing process control, error proofing, and key process variable (KPV) data collection. Ensure process data is captured accurately in a standardized data schema. Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, IT, and Database Administrators to deliver reliable systems by following software development change management best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and deploy Ignition Projects; including operator HMIs, Python scripts, tags, alarms pipelines, reports, and database links.
• Develop new systems for error proofing, KPV collection, process traceability, and operator input validation; translate manufacturing needs into documented requirements.
• Validate SQL data against equipment signals, operator entries, and process records. Verify values, units, timestamps, equipment identifiers, completeness, and duplicate or missing records.
• Investigate data discrepancies from source input through Ignition to SQL. Correct application logic, bindings, scripts, or input configuration; coordinate database corrections with SQL administrators and verify results.
• Work with Database Administrators to transfer approved data and application changes from test to production. Document test results, obtain required approvals, and confirm data accuracy after deployment.
• Manage Ignition systems, project configurations, gateway backups, access controls, and change documentation in coordination with IT. Support planned upgrades and recovery procedures.
• Monitor gateway logs, tag quality, database connections, scheduled scripts, and data freshness. Diagnose errors, support necessary fixes, and reduce recurring failures.
• Maintain technical documentation and train users. Work closely with other departments to ensure organizational objectives are achieved and all processes are accurately defined and maintained.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating professionally. Adhere to all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain and enforcing CPP corporate automation standards at the site.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant practical experience.
• At least 5 years of relevant automation, manufacturing systems, or industrial software experience, including hands-on Ignition programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience querying relational databases using SQL and validating manufacturing or process data. Microsoft SQL Server and T-SQL experience preferred.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency with Ignition Designer, Python/Jython scripting, tags, bindings, named queries, and gateway diagnostics;
  Perspective experience preferred.
• Ability to…