Ignition SCADA / Automation Engineer

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Summary

Location

Bedford, United States

Salary

NULL80k-100k/year

Work

Full-time

About this 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.

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

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Avacone

Public Company
Industrial ManufacturingSystem IntegrationHealthcare & Life Sciences

Avacone AG is a Swiss service provider delivering specialised solutions across IT and non IT environments, covering both regulated and non regulated industries. We support organisations in the pharmaceutical, chemical, medical technology and IT system engineering sectors with a strong focus on reliability, technical expertise and sustainable delivery. Headquartered in Switzerland, with offices in Spain, Romania, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Canada and India, Avacone delivers services and projects worldwide through an international and highly connected operating model. Our strength lies in combining deep business understanding with the ability to translate technological developments into practical, scalable and industry relevant solutions. We work as an integrated partner to our customers, aligned with their vision, strategy and operational priorities. Our services are structured around two core pillars: • Pharmaceutical Engineering • IT System Support and Engineering Our expertise includes: • Pharmaceutical processes and clinical studies • Project management and business analysis • Quality and compliance management • GMP in regulated and non regulated environments • Laboratory operations and IT laboratory infrastructure • Laboratory application management • IT infrastructure management • Infrastructure services including system engineering, IT support, consulting, storage, converged technologies, VMware and Citrix

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