FORTNA · 2 hours ago
Sr. Controls Engineer - Ignition
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $131K/yr
6+ years expFORTNA partners with leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. They are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Ignition Software Engineer to design, develop, and support industrial automation solutions using Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform, focusing on SCADA, HMI, and IIoT systems.
ConsultingInformation TechnologyLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementWarehouse Automation
Responsibilities
Develop, configure, and deploy Ignition-based SCADA/HMI systems for industrial automation projects
Build and maintain standardized Ignition templates, UDTs, and scripting solutions to ensure consistency and reusability
Implement and support secure integration with enterprise systems, databases, and cloud platforms
Apply role-based access control (RBAC), secure authentication (e.g., SSO, LDAP), and encrypted communications (SSL/TLS) as directed
Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure system reliability and scalability
Stay current with Ignition platform updates and new modules; recommend improvements to existing systems
Document technical solutions, configurations, and procedures for ongoing support and knowledge sharing
Collaborate with controls engineers, IT, and cybersecurity teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions
Support disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and system maintenance activities
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field
6+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 2 years focused on hands-on Ignition platform development
Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification (Perspective)
Proficiency in Python (Jython) scripting within Ignition
Experience with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres)
Familiarity with Perspective & web basics (HTML/CSS/JS)
Understanding of communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, API's, SSL/TCP)
Solid knowledge of network security, firewalls, VLANs, and secure data transmission in OT environments
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred
Certifications (Preferred but not required): Inductive Automation Ignition Gold Certification (Perspective)
ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certification
Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer or AWS IoT Specialty
Experience with regulated industries (e.g., food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, energy)
Familiarity with DevOps practices and version control (e.g., Git)
Experience with cloud integration (Azure IoT, AWS Greengrass)
Linux administration (RHEL)
Exposure to Ignition SDK & module development
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing
Knowledge of Agile/Scrum-based project delivery
Strongly Preferred: Knowledge of Kubernetes and container orchestration for deploying and managing Ignition environments
Experience with enterprise gateway networks and redundant architectures for multi-site deployments
Company
FORTNA
Fortna is a professional services firm helping companies with complex distribution operations meet customer promises.
1001-5000 employees
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THL
2022-04-18Acquired
2019-03-29Private Equity
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