Summary
We are seeking a seasoned
Ignition SME / Solution Architect
with over 4 years of hands-on experience in
Ignition by Inductive Automation
and 10+ years in IT/OT systems integration. This role focuses on architecting and deploying scalable
Industrial IoT (
IIoT
)
solutions across manufacturing environments, going beyond traditional SCADA implementations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
OT systems
,
MQTT protocol
,
UNS (Unified Namespace)
design, and
ISA-95 contextualization
, with a proven track record of
template-driven, reusable solution delivery
across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture, design, and deployment of IIoT solutions using Ignition Perspective, MQTT, and edge computing strategies.
- Develop modular templates and reusable components to accelerate multi-site rollouts and ensure consistency across deployments.
- Align solution architecture with ISA-95 standards and UNS models for contextualized data flow across enterprise layers.
- Configure and manage MQTT brokers (e.g., EMQX, HiveMQ) and implement Sparkplug B for efficient OT data transmission.
- Design and implement redundancy configurations for high availability and disaster recovery.
- Build near real-time dashboards using Ignition Perspective for monitoring OEE, batch performance, traceability, and other MES/IIoT use cases.
- Integrate Ignition with upstream systems (ERP, MES, cloud platforms) and downstream OT systems (PLCs, SCADA, historians).
- Define and execute IT/OT integration strategies, ensuring secure and scalable data exchange across layers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define URS/FS, and create system design documentation.
- Ensure data security for both data at rest and in transit, including encryption, role-based access control, and secure network configurations.
- Support deployments across Dev, Test, and Production environments, including version control and rollback strategies.
- Provide technical leadership in proposal development, solution reviews, and stakeholder engagement.
Preferred Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience with Ignition (Perspective, Vision, MQTT modules).
- 10+ years of experience in IT/OT systems, industrial automation, and manufacturing operations.
- Strong understanding of industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT) and edge computing.
- Experience with UNS architecture, ISA-95 modeling, and contextualization frameworks.
- Proven track record of multi-site deployments with standardized templates and scalable architecture.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid architectures.
- Experience integrating with MES/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and SCADA/PLC environments.
- Knowledge of pharma manufacturing, GxP compliance, and validation lifecycle is a plus.
- Strong documentation skills and ability to lead technical workshops and training sessions.
Nice To Have
- Certifications in Ignition, MQTT, or cloud platforms.
- Experience with digital twin modeling, AI/ML integration, and predictive analytics.
- Exposure to containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with data lakes, streaming analytics, and event-driven architectures.