Ignition EPMS Programmer (Core or Gold Certified) – Remote
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Ignition EPMS Programmer to develop a small-scale Electrical Power Monitoring System (EPMS) using Ignition by Inductive Automation. This role is primarily remote with occasional travel to Pennsylvania as needed.
The ideal candidate will be certified in Ignition (Core or Gold) and experienced in building Perspective-based graphical interfaces for power monitoring systems.
Responsibilities
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Develop and configure Ignition 8.x projects
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Build EPMS applications for monitoring electrical distribution systems
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Create interactive dashboards and one-line diagrams in Perspective
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Configure Tags, UDTs, alarms, and alarm pipelines
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Integrate power meters and PLCs via OPC UA and Modbus TCP
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Develop Python (Jython) scripts within Ignition
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Implement responsive, modern HMI graphics using Perspective
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Log data to SQL databases and build reporting dashboards
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Support system commissioning and testing
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Travel occasionally to Pennsylvania for onsite support
Required Qualifications
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Ignition Core or Gold Certification
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3+ years of Ignition development experience
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Strong experience with Ignition Perspective module
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Experience with EPMS or power monitoring systems
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Knowledge of Modbus TCP, OPC UA, and PLC integration
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Experience writing Python scripts in Ignition
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Understanding of electrical distribution systems (kW, kWh, breakers, transformers, etc.)
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Experience with SQL databases
Preferred Qualifications
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Ignition Gold Certification
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Experience deploying Ignition Gateways in production environments
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Experience building one-line electrical diagrams
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Background in electrical engineering or industrial automation
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Experience with energy analytics or load monitoring systems
Work Environment
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Remote position
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Occasional travel to Pennsylvania required
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
