Lead Project Engineer — Ignition Automation

Job overview

The Lead Project Engineer — Ignition Automation role can be local or remote and requires project-related travel to customer locations; the listing identifies Exton, PA. Compensation is not specified. The role is part of Avanceon’s Engineering Team, supporting manufacturers with industrial automation solutions. The engineer combines hands-on controls and automation work with technical ownership of customer projects. The role leads engineering teams, develops and deploys Ignition applications and control solutions, and coordinates with project, customer, operations, and IT teams to deliver projects from design through commissioning and acceptance.

What you'll do

• Understand customer operational and technical challenges and design automation solutions
• own technical approach, design decisions, engineering quality, and delivery
• direct engineering teams and resolve technical issues
• coordinate with project managers on planning, scheduling, financial tracking, documentation, and project coordination
• develop, configure, test, deploy, and support Ignition applications
• integrate PLC, HMI/SCADA, databases, OPC UA, and industrial devices
• apply Industry 4.0, IIoT, and IT technologies where useful.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

lead project engineer

ignition

automation

controls engineering

exton pa

avanceon

plc

scada

industrial integration

sql

scripting

customer projects

medical insurance

401(k)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) contributions
• flexible hours
• work-from-home opportunities
• professional growth.

Why this role

Local or remote arrangement with project-related travel to customer locations; strong Inductive Automation Ignition experience required.

About the employer

Avanceon LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.