The client is seeking an experienced Ignition SCADA/MES Deployment & Validation Engineer to support the deployment, commissioning, integration, testing, and production readiness of an Ignition-based SCADA/MES solution within a manufacturing environment.This role is primarily remote; however, regular travel to manufacturing facilities is required for deployment, commissioning, validation, Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), go-live activities, and hypercare support.Travel RequirementsApproximately 2 trips per monthEach trip typically lasts one full work weekTravel generally occurs every other weekOccasional back-to-back travel may be required based on project needsThe selected consultant will ensure the successful transition of the Ignition solution from test environments into a validated, production-ready system by verifying installations, validating integrations, troubleshooting issues, supporting testing activities, and documenting system performance.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Ignition SCADA/MES Engineer with strong deployment, validation, testing, and manufacturing systems expertise. The role requires a blend of technical SCADA/MES knowledge, industrial connectivity experience, database validation skills, and hands-on support during commissioning and go-live activities across manufacturing environments.Key ResponsibilitiesDeployment & CommissioningDeploy Ignition Gateway, Perspective clients, projects, tags, scripts, and database connections in production environmentsSupport environment promotions (Dev/Test/Prod)Assist with production cutover and rollback planningValidation & TestingValidate end-to-end data flow from PLCs and plant systems through Ignition into: Historians, MES databases, Dashboards, Alarms, ReportsExecute: Integration Testing, System Testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)Troubleshooting & SupportDiagnose and resolve issues related to: OPC UA connectivity, MQTT communications, PLC integrations, Database connectivity, Client performance, Security configurations, Network communicationsSupport go-live and hypercare activitiesDocumentationRecord: Test results, Defects, Remediation actions, Validation evidence, Stakeholder approvalsMaintain testing and traceability documentationManufacturing Operations SupportValidate production workflowsVerify production tracking accuracyConfirm reporting outputs and operational readinessCoordinate with operations, engineering, IT, controls, and vendor teamsDeliverablesIgnition Gateway and Perspective deployment in production environmentsEnd-to-end system validation and testingSite Acceptance Testing documentationVerification of: Tags, Alarms, Scripts, Database connections, Perspective screens, Troubleshooting and remediation support, Production cutover and go-live readiness activities, Hypercare supportTesting and validation documentationManufacturing workflow validationEnvironment promotion support (Dev/Test/Prod)Acceptance CriteriaIgnition components are fully deployed and operationalEnd-to-end data flow is validated across all required systemsIntegration, system, and UAT testing are completed and documentedSite Acceptance Testing is successfully completedCritical defects are resolved or formally acceptedTag configuration, alarming, scripting, and security settings are verifiedDatabase integrity and data accuracy are validatedManufacturing workflows and operational reporting are confirmedGo-live readiness is approvedHypercare planning is completedValidation evidence and documentation are deliveredSystem is deemed production-ready by the clientRequired Skills & ExperienceIgnition PlatformStrong hands-on experience with Ignition 8.1+Gateway deployment and configurationProject publishing and rolloutPerspective application deployment and validationScripting & DevelopmentPython/Jython scripting within IgnitionAutomation logic validationEvent handling and runtime troubleshootingDatabase & SQLStrong SQL expertiseDatabase troubleshootingStored procedure validationSchema and data integrity verificationSCADA/MES database architecture understandingSCADA/MES SystemsDeployment and validation of SCADA and MES platformsData acquisition and visualizationHistorian integrationReporting and production workflow validationIndustrial ConnectivityOPC UAMQTTPLC integrationsManufacturing system interfacesTesting & ValidationTest planning and executionDefect triageValidation documentationEnd-to-end system testingManufacturing Environment ExperienceWorking with: Operations teams, Maintenance teams, Controls engineers, IT departments, VendorsCommissioning, cutover, go-live, and hypercare supportPreferred / Nice-to-Have SkillsIgnition Gateway scriptingAdvanced tag configurationSecurity models and role-based access validationHTML, CSS, and JavaScriptFTP/SFTP integrationsOEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)Production tracking systemsManufacturing reporting validationCommissioning documentationTraceability matricesValidation evidence packagesMulti-environment deployment managementProduction cutover and migration activities
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