About this role
DescriptionIgnition architect (Top Priority)
Location: Pune, Chennai, Mysore, Bangalore
Mandatory:
• Total 13+ years of experience as an Automation Engineer.
• Strong experience in developing SCADA/MES application using Ignition platform
• Strong experience of Ignition Vision & perspective modules.
• Good experience of developing PLC & SCADA applications
• Working experience of SQL or any other database.
• Experience of working with Historian database.
• Basic knowledge of python programming.
• Hands on experience in network protocols like MQTT, Ethernet IP, Modbus TCP/IP, Profibus, etc.
• Strong teamwork capabilities, operating in a multi-function environment to collectively improve operations and resolve related issues
• Ability to work independently
• Willing to travel to onsite as per project requirement
Added Advantage:
• Experience of developing PLC programs using Studio 5000, TIA portal
• Experience of Rockwell, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, etc
• Experience in JavaScript programming language.
Knowledge of Azure/AWS.
• Hands on experience or interest in developing IoT application using ThingWorx or any other IoT tools/platform.
Deep familiarity with Ignition (Vision, Perspective, Tags, Alarms, Historian):
Experience installing, configuring, and developing in Ignition-including creating dashboards and handling core modules-is fundamentalScripting proficiency (Python / Jython): Writing modular scripts for gateway events, tag-change logic, and overall project logic is a key responsibility.
SQL and database management: Designing relational schemas, writing optimized queries, and managing data logging, reporting, and tag histories are crucial
PLC integration & communications:
Expertise with Allen-Bradley, Rockwell, Siemens, Schneider, GE PLCs using OPC-UA, MQTT, or REST for ingestion and control.
IIoT networking & cybersecurity: Understanding firewall configurations and secure data exchange in OT environments is important.
SCADA system architecture & deployment: Designing scalable, maintainable systems (including UDTs, templates, multi-site rollouts, FAT/SAT, and version control) is a core capability.