Title:  Technical Specialist-App Engg Services

Area(s) of responsibility

Job Title: Ignition Developer

Location: [Flexible / Onsite / Remote]
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Industrial Automation, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities

Job Summary:

As an Ignition Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying SCADA/HMI and MES solutions using Inductive Automation's Ignition platform and Sepasoft MES modules. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, efficient, and user-friendly industrial applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain SCADA/HMI applications using Ignition.
• Design and implement user interfaces using Perspective and Vision modules.
• Configure and manage Alarm Notification, Reporting, and WebDev modules.
• Integrate with PLCs and industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT).
• Develop Python scripts and SQL queries for backend logic and data manipulation.
• Implement MES functionalities using Sepasoft OEE and Track & Trace modules.
• Configure and deploy Ignition Gateways and Edge devices.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and support.
• Document technical specifications, workflows, and configurations.

Modules & Technologies Used:

Ignition Modules:

• Perspective Module – for modern, mobile-responsive HMI/SCADA interfaces.
• Vision Module – for traditional desktop-based SCADA applications.
• Alarm Notification Module – for real-time alerts and escalation workflows.
• Reporting Module – for dynamic report generation and scheduling.
• WebDev Module – for custom REST APIs and web integrations.
• Tag Historian & SQL Bridge – for data logging and transactional control.

Sepasoft MES Modules:

• OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) – for performance monitoring and downtime tracking.
• Track & Trace – for product genealogy, traceability, and compliance.
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) – optional, for quality control analytics.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience with Ignition SCADA development.
• Strong Python scripting and SQL database skills.
• Experience with Sepasoft MES modules (OEE, Track & Trace).
• Familiarity with industrial automation protocols and PLC integration.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Ignition Core or Gold Certification (preferred).

Preferred Experience:

• MES and SCADA integration in manufacturing environments.
• Working with ERP systems and RESTful APIs.
• Experience with Ignition Edge and distributed architectures.