Ignition SCADA developer Tata Technologies - 3.8 Troy, MI Job Details Full-time | Contract $100,279.16 - $115,013.63 a year 1 day ago Benefits Relocation assistance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Project engineering Master's degree Manufacturing facility experience
Electrical Engineering Python Full Job Description Job Title:
Ignition SCADA Developer /
Support Engineer Department:
OT / Industrial Automation Onsite Troy, MI 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 Descriptions 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 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 ,
GitHub Pay:
$100,279.16 - $115,013.63 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance