Systems Engineer - Ignition

RoviSys Building Technologies

• $84K — $130K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of configuration experience with the Ignition platform
  • Ability to work in the Eastern Time Zone
  • Strong technical responsibility performance
  • Effective communication with customers and colleagues
  • Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
  • Hands-on Ignition implementation experience including connectivity to data sources and enterprise systems
  • Adaptability to explore emerging technologies like AI and low-code integration

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement Ignition SCADA systems with clear documentation
  • Collaborate with customers to define functional requirements using iterative approaches
  • Break down work into technical tasks for developers and oversee completion
  • Conduct testing and on-site commissioning of control systems
  • Travel to customer sites for requirement gathering and support
  • Work in a team environment to enhance process manufacturing efficiency
  • Apply modern software engineering practices for deployment management
  • Mentor less experienced engineers and foster a culture of innovation

Benefits

  • Performance bonuses to reward results
  • Travel incentives and per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match for retirement savings
  • Generous PTO including vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support
Full Job Description
Overview

RoviSys, a Premier-Certified Inductive Automation Ignition Systems Integrator, is looking for talented engineers passionate about industrial digitalization and manufacturing technology. In this role, you will work with customers to design, configure, deploy, and commission Ignition-based SCADA, MES, and / or data collection solutions that connect manufacturing operations with business objectives.

 

You will be responsible for translating customer requirements into scalable, high-performance solutions while supporting all phases of project execution, from design through startup and commissioning. Experience with Ignition, industrial automation systems,

manufacturing operations, and related software platforms is highly desirable.

 

Responsibilities
  • Define and implement Ignition SCADA systems; create and maintain clear documentation describing solution design and implementation
  • Partner with customers and RoviSys functional analysts to define functional requirements using modern iterative approaches
  • Break down work into technical tasks consumable by our developers and configurators and oversee task completion
  • Testing and on-site commissioning of control systems
  • Travel to customer sites to perform requirement gathering, deployment, and post-deployment support
  • Work in team environment with engineers and designers from RoviSys, partners and clients to provide state of the art Control Systems to improve efficiency, product quality, and profitability of process manufacturing
  • Apply modern software engineering practices (CI/CD, infrastructure as code, automated testing) to manage deployments
  • Provide mentorship and leadership to less experienced engineers, fostering a culture of technical growth and innovation
  • Explore and apply emerging technologies, including frontier agentic AI and LLM-based automation, to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability
Qualifications
  • 2+ years of configuration experience within Ignition platform
  • Ability to work in the Eastern Time Zone
  • Demonstrates the ability to perform technical responsibilities
  • Communicate effectively and professionally with both customers and colleagues to present new ideas, accomplish challenging goals, and solve problems
  • Thorough understanding of control system design and coding
  • Self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and enjoy working with people
  • Hands-on Ignition implementation experience including:
    • Connectivity to shop floor data sources and historians
    • Integration with enterprise systems such as ERP and PLM
    • T-SQL query and stored procedure development
    • Client display and web report configuration
    • Modern web-based UI configuration and deployment
  • Ability to integrate new software modules with existing systems
  • Demonstrated adaptability and curiosity to explore emerging approaches such as AI, low-code/no-code integration, and iterative requirement definition

Desired Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Electrical, Chemical Engineering or Engineering Technology
  • B.S. in Computer Science or Engineering
  • Working knowledge of common communication protocols and Ignition SCADA
  • Understanding of batch or continuous process control
  • Network design/administration
  • PLC or DCS Integration
  • Historian Integration
  • Experience working with any of the following applications is a plus:
    • MQTT/OPC UA
    • Ignition Edge Panel
    • SQL
    • Sepasoft
Compensation & Benefits Highlights
  • Competitive Base Salary: $84,000–$130,000, depending on experience
  • Performance Bonuses: Bonus structure designed to reward results
  • Travel Perks: Travel incentives + per-diem packages for field assignments
  • Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement Ready: 401(k) with company match
  • Time Off: Generous PTO which includes vacation, holidays, and unlimited personal time
  • Grow With Us: Ongoing training, certifications, and professional development support

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