Lead Scada Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Lead SCADA Infrastructure Engineer with expertise in containerized virtualization environments, MQTT infrastructure, and Inductive Automation Ignition.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain containerized applications using Docker and Docker Compose.
• Deploy high-availability virtualization environments using Proxmox VE.
• Deploy and manage MQTT infrastructures including broker clustering, redundancy, security, and large-scale topic architectures.
• Design, develop, and implement Ignition-based SCADA solutions for industrial automation projects.
• Be a subject matter expert for MQTT Integration, containerized virtualization environments, Ignition architecture, Gateway configuration, Perspective development, and relational database integration.
• Work cooperatively with engineering, design, production, and field service staff.
• Be aware of Project budget and schedules for the purpose of recognizing and communicating issues to PMs before becoming a conflict.
• Specify and configure various hardware components such as instrumentation, PLCs, communication systems and industrial control panels.
• Perform on-site functional testing of installed automation systems.
• Mentor and train engineers, providing technical guidance and Ignition best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in the control system industry.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting).
• Experience with Docker based deployments and virtualized environments.
• Experience with MQTT architectures and brokers such as EMQX, Ignition MQTT Distributor / Engine.
• Current Gold certified in Ignition.
• Extensive knowledge of advanced Ignition concepts, including system architecture, scripting, and integration best practices.
• Strong development skills in Jython, SQL, and JavaScript for building robust and scalable solutions.
• Familiarity with UI/UX principles to design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
• Able to work independently on projects and tasks with a very organized and methodical approach.
• Basic understanding of control system network topologies.
• Experience commissioning in "live" environments.

Qualifications

• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Skills

• Inductive Automation Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting)
• Docker based deployments and virtualized environments
• MQTT architectures and brokers such as EMQX, Ignition MQTT Distributor / Engine
• Jython, SQL, and JavaScript
• UI/UX principles

Benefits

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment.
• E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry.
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off.
• Training and continuing education from day one.