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# Senior Software Engineer - Ignition / SCADA & Digital Manufacturing

- **Company:** ATR
- **Location:** Dexter, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, System Configuration, Software Debugging, Linux, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Routing, NoSQL, Scrum Methodology, Power BI, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Tableau (Software), Technical Data Management Systems, Scripting, Reliability of Systems, Containerization, Integration Tests, Tools for Reporting, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment, Docker, Golang
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/59debb7b-0f3a-4959-96ae-6947132d589f/senior-software-engineer-ignition-scada-digital-manufacturing

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 4+ years of relevant experience.
 * Ability to collaborate across technical and operational teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
 * Availability to work onsite at least four days per week and travel approximately 15%.

Priority Experience

 * Manufacturing process and engineering: Hands-on experience supporting production operations, process development, routing design, equipment integration, validation, and continuous improvement in regulated manufacturing.
 * Digital manufacturing deployments: Experience implementing MES, eBR, eDHR, eLHR, SAP-integrated manufacturing solutions, or related technologies, including configuration, testing, UAT, and go-live support.
 * Cross-functional leadership and change management: Experience coordinating deployment efforts, resolving issues, training users, and supporting organizational adoption.

Preferred Technical Skills

 * Significant hands-on experience configuring and programming Ignition or similar SCADA platforms.
 * Software development and scripting experience with Python, along with PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
 * Experience with manufacturing data platforms, analytics tools, or BI solutions such as Power BI or Tableau.
 * Familiarity with PLC programming and troubleshooting, including Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or Siemens.
 * Experience with Linux, containerization tools such as Docker or Podman, and NoSQL databases.
 * Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and software product ownership; CSPO or SAFe PO/PM training is a plus.
 * Experience supporting global or multi-site manufacturing teams.

## Description

* Design, develop, test, debug, and implement software, scripts, and applications using Ignition, Python, and PostgreSQL.
 * Translate manufacturing and operational requirements into software designs and deployment plans.
 * Support production operations through process mapping, equipment integration, validation, and continuous improvement.
 * Support the implementation of MES, electronic manufacturing records, SAP-integrated solutions, and other digital manufacturing technologies.
 * Participate in system configuration, integration testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), site readiness, and go-live support.
 * Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, IT, and site leadership to resolve issues and drive successful deployments.
 * Train end users and support change management activities across manufacturing sites.
 * Develop and maintain software documentation, engineering standards, policies, and procedures within a regulated Quality System.
 * Monitor implemented solutions to improve system reliability and manufacturing efficiency.
 * Travel to support assessments, work sessions, deployments, and local team training.