Ignition Developer

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in at least 2 full-cycle Ignition MES implementation projects
• Design, implement, document, and maintain MES applications based on business and technical requirements
• Work with various

  Ignition modules

  such as Perspective, Web Browser, Alarm Notification, SQL Bridge, Tag Historian, and Reporting
• Develop and maintain scripts using

  Python

  and work with

  Java

  for application logic and system integrations
• Create and manage complex database objects using

  PostgreSQL

• Integrate MES solutions with

  OPC servers

  such as

  Kepware

  for real-time data acquisition
• Design and construct software architecture specifications, including security, compatibility, and performance parameters
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and evaluate end-user requirements
• Develop detailed documentation including

  design documents, test plans, test cases, and user training manuals

• Validate, troubleshoot, and resolve MES-related issues and provide support to end-users
• Integrate data from various

  PLCs

  for real-time shop floor data capture
• Utilize

  MQTT modules in Ignition

  for data communication and IIoT applications

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in MES implementation
• Minimum of 2 full-cycle MES projects using

  Inductive Automation's Ignition

  platform
• Strong working knowledge of

  Ignition modules

• Proficiency in

  PostgreSQL

  ,

  Python scripting

  , and

  Java

• Experience with

  OPC server integration

  (especially

  Kepware

  )
• Familiarity with

  PLC integration

  for shop floor connectivity
• Knowledge of

  MQTT

  protocol and related modules in Ignition
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to create and manage project documentation and technical specifications
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment