Role: Digital Manufacturing Engineer
<>Location: Remote – US
Duration: 12 Months
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Digital Manufacturing Engineer to develop scalable, web-based manufacturing applications using the Ignition platform for complex discrete manufacturing environments. The role combines SCADA/OT data integration, industrial data management, and modern software development to improve manufacturing visibility and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop responsive industrial applications using Ignition Perspective, Python, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML5.
• Customize standard components and build modular, reusable, and maintainable application architectures.
• Integrate plant-floor equipment and control systems using OPC, Kepware, industrial tags, and historians such as Canary.
• Configure and troubleshoot real-time and historical data collection and connectivity.
• Integrate applications with SQL databases, SAP, SharePoint, Active Directory, REST APIs, and enterprise systems.
• Design efficient data models, SQL queries, dashboards, and visualizations for manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with operators, maintenance trades, engineers, IT teams, supervisors, and managers to understand workflows and gather data requirements.
• Translate manufacturing challenges into intuitive digital solutions while building strong customer relationships.
• Implement error handling, logging, diagnostics, security, performance optimization, and reliability measures.
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and integration specifications.
Required Qualifications:
• Strong skills in HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, responsive UI development, and Python scripting.
• Solid experience with SQL databases, relational data modeling, and REST API integrations.
• Hands-on experience with SCADA/HMI platforms, industrial data systems, OPC connectivity, tags, and historians.
• Ability to understand manufacturing equipment, production workflows, and real-time operational requirements.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently in manufacturing environments and convert loosely defined requirements into practical applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Hands-on experience with Ignition Perspective, Kepware, and Canary.
• Knowledge of discrete manufacturing environments, including aerospace, automotive, shipbuilding, defense, or heavy industry.
• Experience integrating SAP and working with cloud or hybrid architectures, including AWS Industrial Solutions Framework.
Note: This is primarily an industrial software development and OT/IT integration role, not a traditional PLC programming or basic HMI configuration position.