Lead SCADA Applications Engineer, Ignition

Job overview

The Lead SCADA Applications Engineer, Ignition role is listed as remote, with San Jose, CA shown as the listing location; compensation is $120,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports E Tech Group’s Mission Critical data center team, delivering automation and control solutions for clients. The engineer leads the design, development, deployment, installation, and commissioning of SCADA applications, coordinating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, high-performance systems. The role also provides technical guidance and mentoring on Ignition practices.

What you'll do

• Design, develop, and implement Ignition-based SCADA solutions
• serve as a subject matter expert in Ignition architecture, Gateway configuration, Perspective development, MQTT, and relational database integration
• collaborate with engineering, design, production, and field service staff
• monitor project budgets and schedules and communicate issues to project managers
• specify and configure instrumentation, PLCs, communications systems, and control panels
• perform onsite functional testing
• and mentor and train engineers. The posting also says the role may involve design documentation, efficiency tools, training classes, and business development support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead scada applications engineer

ignition

scada

industrial automation

data centers

mission critical

remote

san jose ca

e tech group

$120k–$150k

ignition gold certified

plc

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) match with immediate vesting, medical, dental and vision benefits, paid vacation, holidays, family leave and sick time, plus training and continuing education.

Why this role

The posting requires a current Ignition Gold certification, 7+ years in the control system industry, and 5+ years of hands-on Ignition experience. Benefits include 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision coverage, paid leave, and training and continuing education.

About the employer

E Tech Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.