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Ignition SCADA Developer

Tata Technologies
Detroit, USA
Full-time
Entry
Onsite
Discovered 1 months ago

Full Job Posting

• Job Type: Salaried- Full Time

  • Openings: 1

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.

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 ( PostgreSQL , 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

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)

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