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Zeus · 2 months ago

Ignition Engineer

Orangeburg, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Zeus is seeking an Ignition Engineer to design and maintain industrial control systems using the Inductive Automation Ignition platform. This role focuses on backend development and scalable SCADA architecture while collaborating with IT, Engineering, and Operations to deliver high-performance solutions.

ManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and implement SCADA applications using Ignition Vision and Perspective modules

Develop intuitive and responsive user interfaces for industrial operations

Write modular Python/Jython scripts for gateway events, tag change scripts, and project logic

Ensure code reusability and maintainability across projects

Design relational database schemas and write optimized SQL queries

Implement efficient data logging and reporting mechanisms

Interface with PLCs, HMIs, and external systems using OPC-UA, MQTT, and RESTful APIs

Ensure seamless communication between control systems and enterprise platforms

Lead system commissioning activities including FAT and SAT

Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; provide documentation and end-user training

Develop standardized templates, UDTs, and project structures for multi-site deployment

Collaborate with data science teams to deploy models and pipelines using tools like Pandas, NumPy, and Snowflake

Enable real-time and historical data access for analytics applications

Utilize Git or Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) tools for version control and collaborative development

Maintain robust deployment workflows and rollback strategies

Prepare systems for data extraction, labeling, and analysis

Support initiatives in predictive maintenance, process optimization, and anomaly detection

Qualification

Ignition developmentPythonSQLManufacturing experienceTroubleshooting skillsCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (ABET-accredited preferred)

3+ years of hands-on Ignition development (Perspective, UDTs, scripting)

Strong Python and SQL proficiency (e.g., PostgreSQL, SQL Server)

Manufacturing/SCADA experience with PLC integration (e.g., Rockwell)

Solid troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills

Willingness to travel for commissioning and support

Company

Zeus

Delivering dependable and innovative polymer solutions for over 50 years.

Founded in 1966

Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.zeusinc.com

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