Farm Data Systems, Inc. · 1 day ago
Scada Software Specialist
Farm Data Systems, Inc. is revolutionizing the agriculture industry with a robust platform for irrigation management. They are seeking an In-House SCADA Software Technician to take ownership of testing, configuring, and deploying SCADA software features, while also serving as the Tier 2 software support lead for existing projects.
Responsibilities
Test and validate new Ignition features, scripts, and UI components developed by remote engineers
Conduct functional, integration, and regression testing in a controlled test environment
Document test cases, results, and release notes for internal and external use
Lead software configuration for new customer projects including tag setup, alarm rules, logging, and dashboards
Coordinate with field teams during commissioning to validate live functionality
Act as primary contact for escalated software-related customer support cases
Diagnose and resolve Ignition configuration, scripting, and integration issues
Collaborate with Tier 1 support to refine troubleshooting procedures
Escalate unresolved issues to remote engineers with reproduction steps and logs
Develop and maintain configuration templates, deployment playbooks, and troubleshooting guides
Keep detailed records of configurations and software changes
Ensure support documentation is accurate and up to date
Qualification
Required
2–4 years with Ignition SCADA (Perspective and/or Vision)
Proficiency in tag configuration, Python scripting, alarms, and historian setup
Understanding of PLC/RTU communication (Modbus, MQTT, OPC-UA)
Strong troubleshooting skills
Experience with technical documentation
Preferred
Agricultural automation or irrigation experience
Wireless telemetry (LoRa, cellular)
Git/version control and QA workflows
REST API integrations