Senior Software Controls Engineer – Ignition

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October 29

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FORTNA

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eCommerce • Warehouse Automation • Supply Chain

FORTNA is a company that specializes in warehouse optimization, design, and automation services. They leverage proprietary processes, tools, and algorithms to design and deliver solutions that incorporate the best-fit automation technologies and intelligent software for supply chain operations. By focusing on unique industry challenges, FORTNA provides comprehensive and data-driven solutions aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability across various sectors.

1001 - 5000 employees

🛍️ eCommerce

💰 Private Equity Round on 2019-03

📋 Description

• Develop, configure, and deploy Ignition-based SCADA/HMI systems for industrial automation projects. • Build and maintain standardized Ignition templates, UDTs, and scripting solutions to ensure consistency and reusability. • Implement and support secure integration with enterprise systems, databases, and cloud platforms. • Apply role-based access control (RBAC), secure authentication (e.g., SSO, LDAP), and encrypted communications (SSL/TLS) as directed. • Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to ensure system reliability and scalability. • Stay current with Ignition platform updates and new modules; recommend improvements to existing systems. • Document technical solutions, configurations, and procedures for ongoing support and knowledge sharing. • Collaborate with controls engineers, IT, and cybersecurity teams to deliver high-quality automation solutions. • Support disaster recovery planning, backup strategies, and system maintenance activities. • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field. • 6+ years of experience in industrial automation, with at least 2 years focused on hands-on Ignition platform development. • Inductive Automation Ignition Core Certification (Perspective). • Proficiency in Python (Jython) scripting within Ignition. • Experience with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, Postgres). • Familiarity with Perspective & web basics (HTML/CSS/JS). • Understanding of communication protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, API’s, SSL/TCP). • Solid knowledge of network security, firewalls, VLANs, and secure data transmission in OT environments. • Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

🏖️ Benefits

• Professional development opportunities • Health insurance • Equal employment opportunity (EEO) • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities