Job Description

Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned

Ignition SME / Solution Architect

with over 4 years of hands-on experience in

Ignition by Inductive Automation

and 10+ years in IT/OT systems integration. This role focuses on architecting and deploying scalable

Industrial IoT (

IIoT

)

solutions across manufacturing environments, going beyond traditional SCADA implementations. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in

OT systems

,

MQTT protocol

,

UNS (Unified Namespace)

design, and

ISA-95 contextualization

, with a proven track record of

template-driven, reusable solution delivery

across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the

architecture, design, and deployment

of IIoT solutions using

Ignition Perspective

, MQTT, and edge computing strategies. Develop

modular templates and reusable components

to accelerate multi-site rollouts and ensure consistency across deployments. Align solution architecture with

ISA-95 standards

and

UNS models

for contextualized data flow across enterprise layers. Configure and manage

MQTT brokers

(e.g., EMQX, HiveMQ) and implement

Sparkplug B

for efficient OT data transmission. Design and implement

redundancy configurations

for high availability and disaster recovery. Build

near real-time dashboards

using Ignition Perspective for monitoring OEE, batch performance, traceability, and other MES/IIoT use cases. Integrate Ignition with

upstream systems

(ERP, MES, cloud platforms) and

downstream OT systems

(PLCs, SCADA, historians). Define and execute

IT/OT integration strategies

, ensuring secure and scalable data exchange across layers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define URS/FS, and create system design documentation. Ensure

data security

for both

data at rest and in transit

, including encryption, role-based access control, and secure network configurations. Support deployments across

Dev, Test, and Production environments

, including version control and rollback strategies. Provide technical leadership in

proposal development

,

solution reviews

, and

stakeholder engagement

.

Preferred Qualifications:

4+ years of experience with

Ignition

(Perspective, Vision, MQTT modules). 10+ years of experience in

IT/OT systems

, industrial automation, and manufacturing operations. Strong understanding of

industrial protocols

(OPC UA, Modbus, MQTT) and

edge computing

. Experience with

UNS architecture

,

ISA-95 modeling

, and

contextualization frameworks

. Proven track record of

multi-site deployments

with standardized templates and scalable architecture. Familiarity with

cloud platforms

(Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid architectures. Experience integrating with

MES/ERP systems

(SAP, Oracle, etc.) and

SCADA/PLC

environments. Knowledge of

pharma manufacturing

, GxP compliance, and validation lifecycle is a plus. Strong documentation skills and ability to lead technical workshops and training sessions.

Nice to Have:

Certifications in

Ignition

,

MQTT

, or

cloud platforms

. Experience with

digital twin modeling

,

AI/ML integration

, and

predictive analytics

. Exposure to

containerized deployments

(Docker, Kubernetes) and

DevOps practices

. * Familiarity with

data lakes

,

streaming analytics

, and

event-driven architectures

.