Ignition SCADA Programmer / AMR Integration Consultant (Contract)
Job Description
Job Description
Ignition SCADA Programmer / AMR Integration Consultant (Contract)
We are seeking a highly experienced Ignition SCADA Programmer with advanced Ignition scripting expertise to support an Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) integration project. The ideal consultant will have strong experience developing custom solutions within the Ignition platform, integrating external systems through REST APIs, and working in industrial automation environments.
An internal technical resource will provide support on the MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots) side of the project, including robot setup, missions, fleet management, and overall AMR configuration. This role will focus primarily on the Ignition application development and system integration.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enhance Ignition SCADA applications using advanced Python scripting and Ignition scripting.
- Design and implement integrations between Ignition and external systems using REST APIs.
- Collaborate with the internal AMR resource responsible for MiR robot setup, fleet management, missions, and configuration.
- Support the development and testing of the functional AMR pilot environment.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize system performance during development and testing.
- Participate in on-site demonstrations and deployment activities.
- Work closely with project stakeholders to ensure successful system integration and customer acceptance.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience programming with Inductive Automation Ignition.
- Strong proficiency in Python scripting within the Ignition platform.
- Demonstrated experience with REST API integration.
- Experience integrating industrial automation, SCADA, MES, or manufacturing systems.
- Experience with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with MiR (Mobile Industrial Robots) is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Ability to travel for project demonstrations and customer deployments.
Travel Requirements
- Phase 1: Most work can be completed remotely or offline. The consultant will be required to travel to Greenville for approximately 3 days to demonstrate the functional AMR test pilot environment alongside the internal AMR resource.
- Phase 2: Availability to travel to the customer site for system deployment and implementation is required.
Preferred Technical Skills
- Ignition Perspective
- Ignition Vision
- Gateway scripting
- Tag scripting
- Python
- REST API development
- JSON
- Industrial automation
- PLC integration
- SCADA
- MES
- AMR integration
- MiR robots
- System integration
- Manufacturing execution systems
- Troubleshooting and debugging
Ignition SCADA, Inductive Automation, Python, Ignition scripting, Gateway scripting, Tag scripting, Perspective, Vision, REST API, JSON, AMR, Autonomous Mobile Robots, MiR, Industrial Automation, SCADA, MES, PLC Integration, System Integration, Manufacturing, Automation Engineer, Software Integration, Troubleshooting
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In compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.
We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.
If our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.
Company Description
Hiring Transparency & AI Disclosure Statement\r\nIn compliance with applicable Canadian employment regulations, we confirm that this job posting represents a current, active vacancy within our organization.\r\nWe do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, rank, or make hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters and hiring managers.\r\nIf our hiring practices change in the future to include AI-assisted tools, appropriate disclosure will be provided in accordance with applicable laws.