Tarentum, Pennsylvania
Posted: 22-Apr-26
Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Premier Automation is seeking an Ignition Developer to join our team, where you will design, develop, and deploy Ignition® SCADA/HMI applications that connect directly with PLCs, field devices, and industrial systems. This role is ideal for individuals with hands-on Ignition experience who enjoy building real-world automation solutions and collaborating across engineering teams in a project-driven environment.
Headquartered in Monroeville, PA, Premier Automation is an engineering solutions company that designs and delivers advanced automation systems for global manufacturers. From custom control panels to large-scale SCADA and drive systems, we help customers improve efficiency, reliability, and performance on the plant floor. Our team blends deep technical expertise with a down-to-earth, collaborative culture, offering career growth opportunities, real-world project exposure, and technical challenges that keep you engaged and learning.
Our Benefits Package: Invested in Your Success
We believe in taking care of our team. Here’s how we do it:
Full-time employees are eligible for all benefits listed below. Part-time employees are eligible for 401(k) only.
- Comprehensive medical coverage with a 100% company-paid deductible
- Dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match and immediate vesting
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Paid time off package with PTO, 10 company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave for growing families
- Overtime compensation
- Company-provided tools and boot allowance
- Education assistance for ongoing professional development
- $1,000 employee referral bonuses
- Employee wellness programs
Your Experience at Premier Automation
Here’s what you can expect from the role, the team, and the culture that supports you:
- Position Type: Full-time or part-time role based on experience and availability (full-time roles eligible for overtime)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday day shift hours with flexibility based on project needs
- Location & Work Environment: Monroeville, PA, working in a professional office and engineering environment with exposure to shop and field work as needed
- Team & Reporting: Works closely with controls engineers, project managers, and customers to support automation projects
- Team Culture & Appreciation: A collaborative, hands-on environment that values problem-solving, technical growth, and continuous improvement, supported by employee recognition and team events
- Interview Process: Virtual screening interview, on-site interview and facility tour, reference checks, and pre-employment screening
Duties and Responsibilities
As an Ignition Developer, you will:
- Design, configure, and deploy Ignition® SCADA/HMI applications for industrial automation projects
- Build real-time dashboards, reporting tools, and operator interfaces tailored to customer needs
- Integrate Ignition with PLCs, databases, field devices, and industrial networks
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and expand existing Ignition applications for performance and scalability
- Support Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and commissioning activities
- Collaborate with customers, engineers, and technicians to ensure project requirements are met
- Document system configurations, provide training, and deliver knowledge transfer to end users
Experience and Qualifications (updated)
What We’re Looking For:
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience designing, programming, and deploying Ignition® SCADA/HMI applications
- Background in industrial automation — not software/IT automation
- Familiarity with integrating Ignition into environments using PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for SCADA/HMI systems and industrial controls
- Clear communication, collaboration, and organizational skills — able to manage project tasks and customer interactions effectively
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in a computer, electrical, or related technical field (equivalent experience considered); higher-level degrees are a plus
- Ignition Gold Certification or module-specific expertise (Perspective, Reporting, Scripting)
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and SQL
- Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, OPC UA)
- Experience in FAT/SAT execution and customer-facing technical discussions
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Premier Automation does not provide sponsorship for employment visas.
