Duties/Responsibilities
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.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods standing and sitting at a desk working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development Projects Requirements Analysis Software Design Software Implementation Efficient Build Release Process and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20 years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment connected vehicles Cyber security OTA and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.