Ignition And Automation Support Engineer

Barry Wehmiller Design Group

Fully remote
Ignition architecture and gateway troubleshooting
Hmi and plc control logic diagnostics
Python script understanding for application logic
Barry Wehmiller Design Group is seeking an Ignition and Automation Support Engineer to provide reactive support for clients using Ignition-based industrial applications. The role involves troubleshooting issues, communicating with clients, and working flexible 24/7 shifts in a fully remote environment

Job Summary

  • This role serves as a reactive support technician responsible for troubleshooting production system issues within a 24/7 support desk environment.
  • The position requires independently diagnosing common application problems while escalating complex architectural or custom development work to the engineering team.
  • Candidates must be comfortable working flexibly across rotating 12-hour or 8-hour shift rotations to maintain continuous support coverage.

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Barry Wehmiller Design Group is seeking an Ignition and Automation Support Engineer to provide reactive support for clients using Ignition-based industrial applications. The role involves troubleshooting issues, communicating with clients, and working flexible 24/7 shifts in a fully remote environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ignition architecture and gateway troubleshooting
  • HMI and PLC control logic diagnostics
  • Python script understanding for application logic
  • SCADA system and real-time data acquisition experience
  • Modbus OPC-UA Ethernet/IP protocol knowledge
  • Remote access tools RDP VPN SSH proficiency
  • SQL queries and database connectivity troubleshooting

Nice-to-have

  • PLC programming experience in ladder logic or structured text
  • Ignition Level 1 Associate certification or higher
  • Background in industrial automation manufacturing IT
  • Comfortable working rotating 24/7 shifts including nights
  • Experience with custom application development on Ignition

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of technical support experience with production systems
  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with Ignition-based applications
  • 1+ years of experience troubleshooting PLC-based automation systems
  • Ignition Level 1 Associate certification or higher preferred

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