Support Developer

Job Title: Ignition SCADA Developer / Support EngineerDepartment: OT / Industrial AutomationDetroit, MIFull TimeOnsiteRole OverviewIgnition SCADA Developer / Support Engineer in Industrial Automation team. support of real-time industrial dashboards, and operator interfaces using Ignition by Inductive AutomationHMI/SCADA developmentdatabase integrationDocumentation, and familiarity with PLC systems and OT networking. This role requires both hands-on technical development and post-deployment support.Job DescriptionsDashboard & HMI DevelopmentDesign and build high-performance, scalable real-time dashboards using Ignition's Perspective modules.Create responsive web-based HMIs for Desktop.Utilize templatestag bindingsscripting, and UDTs for modular and reusable design.Develop alarm dashboards, KPI visualizations, production monitoring screens, and operator control interfaces.SCADA Configuration & DeploymentSet up and configure Ignition Gateways (single and redundant systems), projects, and modules.Manage deployment pipelines for Ignition projects in developmentstaging, and production environments.Collaborate with IT/OT to configure OPC-UAMQTT, and tag providers across distributed systems.Implement project versioning, backups, and rollback strategies using Git or Ignition's project tools.Database & Data ModelingDesign, query, and optimize SQL databases (PostgreSQLMSSQLMySQL) for process data and reports.Build dynamic datasets from historical tag data, transactional systems, and ERP/MES interfaces.Scripting & LogicWrite Python (Jython) scripts for dynamic behavior and data processing.Develop Gateway Event and Tag Change ScriptsUse Ignition Expression Language and Python for custom logic, bindings, and calculations.Document & Report GenerationDesign and generate project Documentation for HMI and SCADASchedule and deliver reports via email, file export, or shared drives.Create compliance reports (batch, downtime, traceability, OEE) integrated with MES or third-party systems.System Support & MaintenanceMonitor SCADA performance, logs, tag usage, and database performance.Troubleshoot and resolve runtime errors, deployment issues, and integration bugs.Support Ignition platform.Create user guides, SOPs, and technical documentation for all developed solutionsTechnical SkillsStrong expertise in:OPC-UAMQTT, and Modbus protocolsPLC Integration (Rockwell, Siemens, or equivalent)Ignition Gateway configuration and deploymentSolid understanding of:OT network topologies and SCADA architectureHMI/SCADA security best practicesData historian and time-series data managementTools & PlatformsIgnition by Inductive Automation (Core modules, Perspective, Reporting)Database Systems: PostgreSQLSQL ServerMySQLVersion Control: GitBitbucketGitHub