Job Title : Control Engineer / Automation Engineer / Application Engineer
Duration : 6 Months
Location : MO / St. Louis
Skills :
Ignition : Ignition platform design, build and deployment, best practices; Ignition Perspective development and Integration
IIOT : Deep knowledge of IIoT, data acquisition from various machine, application
IT-OT Integration : Expert integrating IT-OT systems such as OPC-UA, Modbus and other Industrial protocol
Automation : Deep understanding shop-floor PLC / DCS automation and Ignition solution
Python : Python Scripting in Ignition development
Java Scripting in Ignition development
Good to have : AWS IoT, IIOT Security
GitHub : Source control and manage deployment, release
Job description :
- Design and deliver scalable, modular solutions in Ignition (Perspective, Scripting).
- Build custom scripts, backend logic, and integrations using Python, Java, SQL, and Timescale DB.
- Develop responsive industrial dashboards with Ignition Perspective, HTML, CSS, and Java.
- Integrate industrial protocols and platforms (MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus, Hive MQ) for secure connectivity.
- Manage deployments with Kubernetes and automate CI / CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, ensure best practices, and provide documentation / training.
Required Skills :
Experience in at least one full Ignition deployment from design to go-live.Strong knowledge of Ignition (Perspective, Scripting) with modular and scalable design expertise.Proficiency in Python, Java, SQL, and Timescale DB for backend logic, automation, and data workflows.Skilled in web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) for building responsive industrial dashboards.Hands-on experience with industrial protocols (MQTT, OPC UA, Modbus) and tools like Hive MQ.Familiarity with Kubernetes, GitHub Actions, and CI / CD pipelines in manufacturing / OT environments.Experience : 5+ years in IIoT, Ignition, Edge Computing with 10+ years in Automation.Education : Bachelors in computer science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.Preferred Qualifications :
Manufacturing or Industry 4.0 experience.Familiarity with Cloud Platforms (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, or similar)Knowledge of IIoT security practices.GitHub portfolio with relevant projects.Keywords : Python, Java, SQL, Ignition, MQTT, PLC, GitHub, CI / CD