Job Title: Kepware and Ignition Specialist
Location: Midland Georgia (Onsite)
Job Description:
- Design implement and support data connectivity solutions using Kepware KEPServerEX enabling communication between aerospace equipment sensors PLCs and enterprise systems.
- Develop Ignition SCADA applications to visualize machine health production status part genealogy and inspection data across assembly lines and test stations.
- Integrate real-time operational data into MES ERP and Quality systems to enable digital traceability and compliance with aerospace standards.
- Configure industrial protocols including OPC UA/DA Modbus TCP Ethernet/IP and others common in aerospace automation environments.
- Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering Quality and IT to understand use cases and deliver scalable dashboards alerts and reports.
- Support machine connectivity projects for CNCs CMMs test rigs and legacy aerospace manufacturing equipment.
- Ensure all Ignition/Kepware deployments follow AS9100 and cybersecurity compliance standards (NIST 800-171 ISA/IEC 62443 etc.).
- Document system architecture tag hierarchies data mapping and change management procedures.
- Troubleshoot maintain and continuously improve live systems supporting production-critical operations.
- Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Solid knowledge of industrial protocols and PLC integration (Rockwell Siemens Fanuc etc.).
- Experience working with SQL databases and Python scripting within Ignition.
- Familiarity with CNC and inspection equipment typically used in aerospace manufacturing (e.g. Mazak Okuma Zeiss CMM etc.).
- Understanding of digital thread smart manufacturing and real-time data applications in aerospace environments.
- Working knowledge of industrial cybersecurity and segmented OT/IT networks
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
- Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally in a team environment.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ignition Certified Developer or experience with Gold Tier integrator projects.
- Familiarity with MQTT Sparkplug B Edge devices and IIoT data architectures.
- Experience interfacing with AS9102 FAI SPC or quality reporting systems.
- Prior work supporting aerospace-specific compliance requirements and audits (NADCAP AS9100 etc.).
- Background in connecting legacy aerospace machines through retrofit or gateway solutions.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Industrial Automation Computer Science or a related technical field.
- 5 years of experience in Kepware (KEPServerEX) configuration and Ignition SCADA application development preferably in aerospace or regulated manufacturing.