Ignition Developer (Automotive Manufacturing)

Location: Novi and Warren, Michigan, United States

Company

Long-term engineering projects support critical missions through modern technology and innovative solutions.

What you will do

• Design and develop Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and GuardLogix PLC programs from the ground up using Studio 5000 and RSLogix 5000.
• Build Ignition HMI/SCADA applications, including screens, tags, scripting, alarms, communications, and system configuration.
• Develop PLC-to-MES integrations and transaction logic for work-order validation, traceability, recipes, reporting, and pass/fail operations.
• Integrate barcode scanners, RFID systems, Zebra industrial printers, and automated ZPL-based labeling processes.
• Perform startup, debugging, FAT/SAT, commissioning, troubleshooting, and production launch activities.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering, IT/MES teams, equipment integrators, and plant personnel while maintaining controls documentation and backups.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/GuardLogix and Studio 5000 or RSLogix 5000.
• Experience writing new PLC programs and developing automation systems from initial design through commissioning.
• Hands-on experience with Inductive Automation Ignition, including screens, tags, scripting, or application architecture.
• Experience integrating PLCs with MES or manufacturing information systems and implementing manufacturing transactions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across controls hardware, PLC software, industrial networks, and production systems.
• Experience in automotive or other high-volume discrete manufacturing environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with ZPL, Zebra printers, barcode systems, RFID, Ignition Vision, or Perspective.
• Industrial networking experience with EtherNet/IP, OPC UA, SQL, or related technologies.
• Experience taking controls projects through design, development, integration, startup, commissioning, and production launch.
• Bachelor's degree in electrical, controls, mechatronics, automation, industrial engineering, or a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Long-term projects using modern technology to solve complex customer problems.
• Employee-focused environment with competitive compensation and benefits.
• Flexible work-life balance and a close-knit, open atmosphere.
• Direct access to company owners and leadership.