SCADA Ignition Developer

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Job Description

As a member of the automation team the SCADA Ignition Developer will be responsible for supporting implementing and developing ignition standards pipelines databases and interfaces while driving innovation across Lear globally.

The SCADA Ignition Developer will design develop test and support HMI and SCADA applications built on the Ignition platform. These applications interface with process instrumentation PLCs enterprise data pipelines and OITs across our manufacturing plants and run on both on-premises and cloud infrastructure with local and remote this role you will work closely with senior engineers plant operations maintenance and IT to build reliable solutions help deploy them to the plant floor and support end users as they adopt new tools.

Advantages of working at Lear in the Automation group:

• Drive Innovation
• Opportunities for future training to broaden skills
• Be part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies safety and quality
• Work with various assembly plants and integrators

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED(The following duties are typical for this classification. However any one position may not include all the duties listed nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Assume responsibility for projects and ensure they are completed on time fulfilling all project requirements.
• Work closely with team members and clients to create and implement solutions.
• Write Named Queries and support database design and integration with SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL or other databases.
• Contribute to reusable component libraries and scripts across Gateway Designer and Client scopes using version control.
• Support commissioning FAT/SAT and on-site deployment and help train end users on new applications.
• Troubleshoot production issues and assist with performance tuning backup and redundancy efforts.
• Create and maintain documentation including functional specifications system diagrams and as-built records.
• Offer technical support and guidance to team members and clients.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to boost efficiency and productivity.
• Keep current with the latest Ignition developments and be willing to integrate them into projects.
• Maintain a high level of quality and attention to detail in all work.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• Ability to create Perspective displays for desktop and mobile users.
• Experience connecting Ignition to a variety of data sources and equipment.
• Understanding of ISA-18.2 alarm management and alarm notification in Ignition.
• Ability to develop reports that support compliance and production needs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and a willingness to learn new technologies.
• Clear written and verbal communication including the ability to explain technical topics to non-technical users.
• Organized self-motivated and able to manage priorities across multiple projects.
• Collaborative team player who listens to user needs and asks thoughtful questions.
• Familiarity with task-tracking tools such as Jira MS Project or Excel.
• Travel varies by project; some periods may require up to 30% travel including occasional international trips.

Education Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering Computer Science or equivalent

Experience Requirements

• Requirements

  • 2 to 3 years of hands-on experience developing and deploying Ignition SCADA applications (Perspective and/or Vision).
  • Working experience with Ignition 8.x as the platform changed significantly from earlier versions.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and Python/Jython scripting along with the Ignition Expression Language.
  • Familiarity with JSON CSS and JavaScript as they apply to Perspective development.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Ignition Core or Gold certification or completion of Inductive University coursework.
  • Exposure to OPC UA Modbus TCP/RTU MQTT/Sparkplug B or REST API integrations.
  • Basic understanding of ISA-95/ISA-88 concepts industrial cybersecurity (ISA/IEC 62443) and IT/OT networking.
  • Ability to read PLC logic (Ladder or Structured Text).
  • Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms employment agencies or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.

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