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IT and lab services provider for the healthcare, pharma, and chemical industries
Ignition SCADA / Automation Engineer
- Bedford
- |Full Time
Posted: 1 week ago• Recruiter recently active
Job Location
Bedford
Remote Work Policy
In office
Visa Sponsorship
Not Available
RelocationAllowed
Skills
Python
Reporting
Software Integrations
PLC Programming
Industrial Automation
Troubleshooting
Scada Development
Ignition SCADA
Performance Improvements
Automation Systems
Ignition Perspective
Ignition Vision
Alarms
.Net Applications
PLC Technologies
Web Service Integrations
SQL Bridge Integrations
Tag Systems
Historian Functionality
Ignition Upgrades
About the job
We are seeking a motivated Automation Engineer to develop and support industrial automation solutions using Ignition SCADA and PLC technologies. The ideal candidate brings strong software development skills, a professional approach, and a willingness to deepen their Ignition expertise.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, configure, and maintain Ignition SCADA applications, including Vision and Perspective.
- Implement reporting, alarms, SQL Bridge integrations, tag systems, and historian functionality.
- Develop scripts and web service integrations using Python and related technologies.
- Support Ignition upgrades, troubleshooting, and performance improvements.
- Develop and troubleshoot PLC programs, preferably using Rockwell Automation platforms.
- Develop and maintain .NET applications and integrations supporting automation systems.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate operational requirements into reliable automation solutions.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Experience in SCADA development and industrial automation.
- Experience or strong working knowledge of PLC programming; Rockwell Automation preferred.
- Strong .NET development experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues across automation systems and software integrations.
- Professionalism, initiative, and strong motivation to learn.
- Flexibility and willingness to build or expand Ignition expertise as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA, including Vision, Perspective, Reporting, Alarming, SQL Bridge, tags, and historian functionality.
- Experience with Ignition upgrades, scripting, and web services.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Knowledge of or experience with Java.
About the company

Avacone
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