Lead Deployment Ignition Engineer

Deliverables Deploy and commission Ignition Gateway, Perspective clients, projects, tags, scripts, and database connections in onsite environments. You will work closely with engineering, operations, IT, and vendors to move from configured/test environments to a validated, production-ready system with documented evidence of correct behavior.

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Kim Shuklaat email address  Kim.Shukla@generistek.comcan be reached on # 630-576-1926.
 
We have Contract role Lead Deployment Ignition Engineer for client at Greenville SC. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.
 
Position Details:
Lead Deployment Ignition Engineer- Greenville SC
Location                            : SC – Greenville 29601 - Hybrid (4 days in a week onsite)
Project Duration           : 3 Month (Contract to Hire)
Pay rate                             : $58 - $62/hr on W2
 
Job Description:
Lead Deployment Ignition Engineer (Onsite)
Ignition 8.3+, Python scripting (Jython), SQL , Deploying and validating SCADA and MES System
 
Role Summary
We are seeking an onsite Ignition Engineer for deployment, commissioning, and end-to-end validation of our Ignition-based SCADA/MES solution at the manufacturing site. This role is hands-on on the plant floor, ensuring the solution is installed correctly, integrated with plant systems, tested across all layers, and ready for production use.
You will work closely with engineering, operations, IT, and vendors to move from configured/test environments to a validated, production-ready system with documented evidence of correct behavior.
 
Required Skills

• Strong experience with Ignition 8.1+, including Gateway deployment, project publishing, client rollout, and Perspective application validation
• Proficiency in Python scripting (Jython) within Ignition for verifying automation logic, event handling, and runtime behavior
• Solid SQL/database skills to validate data integrity, troubleshoot stored procedures, and confirm schema behavior across multiple tables in a SCADA/MES environment
• Hands-on experience deploying and validating SCADA and MES systems, including data acquisition, visualization, historian integration, and reporting
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT) and onsite integration with PLCs and plant systems
• Strong understanding of data modeling, historian systems, and real-time data processing in live manufacturing environments
• Experience with test planning, defect triage, and end-to-end validation of integrated industrial systems
• Ability to work onsite with operations, maintenance, controls, and IT teams during commissioning and go-live

 
Nice to Have

• Experience with Ignition Gateway scripting, tag configuration, security models, and role-based access validation
• Knowledge of HTML/CSS/JavaScript for validating advanced Perspective customizations
• Experience with FTP/SFTP for file-based integrations and deployment-related data exchange
• Exposure to manufacturing workflows, OEE, and production tracking validation
• Familiarity with commissioning documentation, traceability matrices, and validation/test evidence packages
• Experience supporting multi-environment promotion (dev/test/prod) and production cutover activities

 
Work Location

• Onsite role at the manufacturing facility
• Regular collaboration with plant operations, controls, IT, and project stakeholders
• Availability during commissioning windows, testing cycles, and go-live support periods

 
Deliverables

• Deploy and commission Ignition Gateway, Perspective clients, projects, tags, scripts, and database connections in onsite environments
• Validate end-to-end data flow from PLCs/plant systems through Ignition to historians, MES tables, dashboards, alarms, and reports
• Execute integration, system, and UAT testing against functional and operational requirements
• Perform site acceptance testing (SAT) and support go-live readiness activities
• Troubleshoot deployment issues related to networking, OPC UA/MQTT connectivity, database access, client performance, and security configuration
• Verify tag configuration, alarming, scripting behavior, and Perspective screen functionality in real production conditions
• Support cutover, rollback planning, and hypercare during and after go-live
• Document test results, defects, remediation actions, and validation evidence for stakeholders
• Coordinate with onsite teams to validate manufacturing workflows, production tracking, and reporting accuracy

 
To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Kim Shuklaat email address  Kim.Shukla@generistek.comcan be reached on # 630-576-1926.
 
About generis tek: generis tek is a boutique it/professional staffing based in Chicago land. We offer both contingent labor & permanent placement services to several fortune 500 clients nationwide. Our philosophy is based on delivering long-term value and build lasting relationships with our clients, consultants and employees. Our fundamental success lies in understanding our clients’ specific needs and working very closely with our consultants to create a right fit for both sides. We aspire to be our client has most trusted business partner.