Ignition MES Software Engineer

Salary: $134,000 - 174,000 per year Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
• 3–5 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Ignition MES software
• Strong proficiency with C#, ASP.NET, Web Forms, SQL Server, and PLC programming, plus knowledge of ERP systems
• Experience developing an in-house MES solution or implementing an off-the-shelf MES package is highly desirable
• Project management, time management, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to travel independently to other sites, including locations in Indiana and Pennsylvania; long-distance travel may be limited
• Valid drivers license and familiarity with GPS devices
• Residence within commuting distance of Jeffersonville, Indiana

• Support production operations on the shop floor by resolving MES issues and helping keep products moving through the assembly line
• Help architect and implement Ignition MES modules and system integration solutions aligned with our digital transformation strategy
• Develop or configure Ignition software for MES applications as needed
• Modify or create applications using Microsoft Visual Studio and C#
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Operations- and Quality-related MES modules
• Configure and customize MES software to meet manufacturing needs, including process workflows, data collection, and reporting
• Provide data feeds to external partners using Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (2019 or later)
• Gather and clarify business requirements for data visualization and analysis
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to acquire, clean, and transform data for reporting
• Apply data security and compliance best practices
• Implement production-line systems and improve existing solutions through application updates and modifications

• ASP.NET
• Architect
• C#
• ERP
• Support
• PLC
• SQL
• Security
• Visual Studio
• Web

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We are TCI, and we have an immediate opening for an Ignition MES Software Engineer in Jeffersonville, Indiana. This is a contract position expected to last 6–12 months and is not available on a C2C basis. The project is 100% onsite on the shop floor. The role focuses primarily on production support, with little to no development, and provides expertise on manufacturing applications and machine integration.

last updated 40 week of 2026