Ignition Lead Developer (SCADA & MES Sepasoft)

About the job Ignition Lead Developer (SCADA & MES Sepasoft)

Job Title: Ignition Lead Developer (SCADA & MES Sepasoft)

Location: Rocky Mount, NC or Columbus, IN (On-site)

Employment Type: Contract / Contract-to-Hire (C2H) / Full-Time (FTE)

About the Role

We are looking for an Ignition Lead Developer with deep expertise in Ignition SCADA (Perspective & Vision) and Sepasoft MES to design, implement, and optimize manufacturing execution systems. You will lead integrations between shop-floor systems (SCADA, PLCs) and enterprise software (ERP, PLM), driving efficiency and real-time data visibility in industrial automation.

Key Responsibilities

Architect & Develop Design scalable Ignition SCADA (Perspective/Vision) and Sepasoft MES solutions.

System Integration Connect MES with ERP (SAP/Oracle), PLM, and third-party manufacturing systems.

Project Leadership Manage timelines, deliverables, and collaborate with engineering/operations teams.

Technical Support Troubleshoot and optimize Ignition/MES performance.

Documentation & Training Create technical specs, user manuals, and mentor junior developers.

Continuous Improvement Implement best practices for SCADA/MES workflows.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have:

5+ years in Ignition SCADA (Perspective & Vision modules).

Hands-on experience with Sepasoft MES (Workflow, OEE, SPC, etc.).

Strong Python & SQL scripting for Ignition customization.

Experience integrating MES with ERP (SAP/Oracle), PLM, databases (SQL/PostgreSQL).

Knowledge of industrial protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, Ethernet/IP). Nice-to-Have:

Background in manufacturing/automotive/pharma industries.

Certifications in Ignition Core/Perspective or Sepasoft MES.

Leadership experience mentoring teams.