Software Engineer

* Must live within driving distance to Ohio to be considered*

• Define and implement Ignition SCADA systems; create and maintain clear documentation describing solution design and implementation
• Partner with customers and internal functional analysts to define functional requirements
• Break down work into technical tasks consumable by internal 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 (up to 15% travel)
• Work in team environment with engineers and designers, 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
• Explore and apply emerging technologies, including frontier agentic AI and LLM‑based automation, to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability

ignition, erp, Scada, plm, artificial intelligence, process control, network architecture, modbus, sql

ignition,erp

REQUIRED:

• 2+ years of configuration experience within Ignition
• Thorough understanding of control systems
• 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:

• B.S. in Engineering
• SCADA
• Understanding of batch or continuous process control
• Network design/administration
• MQTT/OPC UA
• Ignition Edge Panel
• Serial RS‑232
• Modbus
• SQL

Intermediate Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Aurora, OH.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $130000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Medical, Dental, and Vision:
Affordable premiums with coverage options that include Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Wellness & Fitness:
Includes wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and on‑site fitness facilities or gym memberships. 401(k) Matching:
Company matches 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of salary. Insurance Protection:
Includes life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance. Performance Bonuses:
Opportunities for extra financial compensation based on performance. Paid Time Off (PTO):
Starts at roughly 10 days of paid vacation initially (which increases with tenure) alongside 10+ paid holidays and floating holidays.

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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