Sr. SCADA Developer

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As a member of the automation team, the Senior Ignition Developer will be responsible for leading, supporting, implementing, and developing ignition standards, pipelines, databases, and interfaces while driving innovation across Lear, globally.

The Senior Ignition Developer will oversee the design, testing, implementation, and training of HMI and SCADA systems, which commonly interface with process instrumentation, PLCs, and OITs. These systems incorporate on-premises and cloud infrastructure and offer local and remote access. In this role, you will collaborate with team members and clients to apply your expertise and deliver impactful solutions.

A Specialist Professional (P4) is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.

Responsibilities typically include:

• Managing large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager
• Coaching, reviewing and delegating work to lower level professionals
• Problems faced are difficult and often complex

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science or equivalent

• Proficient in programming languages like SQL, Python, Java, and others.
• 7+ years hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying Ignition SCADA systems (Vision and/or Perspective)
• Architect and develop enterprise-scale Ignition 8.x SCADA solutions, including Perspective HMI/SCADA applications, Vision projects, and Gateway infrastructure (Ignition 8 and up is crucial as it is a major update).
• Design and implement UDT hierarchies, Tag Historian configurations, Transaction Groups, and Alarming systems following ISA-95/ISA-88 standards.
• Develop complex Named Queries, database schemas, and integration logic for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL or other enterprise databases.
• Lead OPC UA server/client implementations, Modbus TCP/RTU integrations, MQTT Sparkplug B architectures, and RESTful API development using WebDev module.
• Build reusable component libraries, custom scripting modules (Gateway, Designer, Client scopes), and maintain version control best practices
• Perform code reviews, establish scripting standards (Python/Jython), and enforce architectural patterns across projects.
• Lead customer-facing technical discussions on architectures, and some essential knowledge on cybersecurity standards (ISA/IEC 62443), and IT/OT network design.
• Commission systems on-site, perform FAT/SAT protocols, and deliver training to client operations/maintenance teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues, optimize system performance, and implement disaster recovery/high availability strategies.
• Candidate can document system architectures, create functional design specifications, and maintain as-built documentation.

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, meritbased employment practices and equal opportunity.

We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.