Ignition Developer

Premier Automation is seeking an Ignition Developer to join our team, where you will design, develop, and deploy Ignition® SCADA/HMI applications that connect directly with PLCs, field devices, and industrial systems. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on Ignition experience who enjoy building real-world automation solutions and collaborating across engineering teams in a project-driven environment.

Headquartered in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation is an engineering solutions company that designs and delivers advanced automation systems for global manufacturers. From custom control panels to large-scale SCADA and drive systems, we help customers improve efficiency, reliability, and performance on the plant floor. Our team blends deep technical expertise with a down-to-earth, collaborative culture, offering career growth opportunities, real-world project exposure, and technical challenges that keep you engaged and learning.

Here’s what you can expect from the role, the team, and the culture that supports you:

• Position Type: Full-time or part-time role based on experience and availability (full-time roles eligible for overtime)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday day shift hours with flexibility based on project needs
• Location & Work Environment: Monroeville, PA, working in a professional office and engineering environment with exposure to shop and field work as needed
• Team & Reporting: Works closely with controls engineers, project managers, and customers to support automation projects
• Team Culture & Appreciation: A collaborative, hands-on environment that values problem-solving, technical growth, and continuous improvement, supported by employee recognition and team events
• Interview Process: Virtual screening interview, on-site interview and facility tour, reference checks, and pre-employment screening

As an Ignition Developer, you will:

• →Design, configure, and deploy Ignition® SCADA/HMI applications for industrial automation projects
• →Build real-time dashboards, reporting tools, and operator interfaces tailored to customer needs
• →Integrate Ignition with PLCs, databases, field devices, and industrial networks
• →Troubleshoot, optimize, and expand existing Ignition applications for performance and scalability
• →Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities
• →Collaborate with customers, engineers, and technicians to ensure project requirements are met
• →Document system configurations, provide training, and deliver knowledge transfer to end users

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience designing, programming, and deploying Ignition® SCADA/HMI applications
• Background in industrial automation — not software/IT automation
• Familiarity with integrating Ignition into environments using PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for SCADA/HMI systems and industrial controls
• Clear communication, collaboration, and organizational skills — able to manage project tasks and customer interactions effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in a computer, electrical, or related technical field (equivalent experience considered); higher-level degrees are a plus
• Ignition Gold Certification or module-specific expertise (Perspective, Reporting, Scripting)
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python and SQL
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA)
• Experience in FAT/SAT execution and customer-facing technical discussions

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Premier Automation does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.