Senior Ignition Engineer
Company: E Tech Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At E Tech Group, joining our
team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking
experts. We're one of the largest engineering and system
integration firms in the United States providing value for our
clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than
30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining,
Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries. Our
national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and
implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities
regardless of physical location or the local resources available at
that site. We are seeking an Senior Ignition Engineer with
expertise in Inductive Automation Ignition to lead the design,
development, and deployment of SCADA, IIoT, and industrial
automation solutions. Responsibilities include implementation,
testing and startup of technical solutions created by yourself or
others. You will work closely with cross-functional teams,
integrating industrial systems, and ensuring high-performance,
scalable, and secure automation applications. You will: Design,
develop, and implement Ignition-based SCADA and IIoT solutions for
industrial automation projects. Be the technical lead for Ignition
architecture, including Gateway configuration, Perspective, Vision,
and SQL databases. Design and configure PLC/SCADA networks Work
cooperatively with engineering, design, production, and field
service staff Aware of Project budget and schedules for the purpose
of recognizing and communicating issues to PMs before becoming a
conflict Develop overall system architecture for industrial control
projects Specify and configure various hardware components such as,
instrumentation, PLCs, communication systems and industrial control
panels Perform functional testing of electrical and control systems
Mentor and train engineers, providing technical guidance and
Ignition best practices. Coordinate start-up activities within ETG,
any contractors and owner personnel Develop and Lead training
classes internally and externally Create tools, methods and
approaches to increase engineering efficiency Assist Business
development team to evaluate and promote opportunities with
predesigns, estimates, and in person presentations Be an ambassador
who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech
Group, our clients, and the professional development of our
associates. You have: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or
equivalent experience. 10 years of experience in the control system
industry. 5 years of hands-on experience with Inductive Automation
Ignition (Perspective, Vision, SQL, Tag Historian, Scripting).
Extensive knowledge of advanced Ignition concepts, including system
architecture, scripting, and integration best practices. Strong
development skills in Jython, SQL, and JavaScript for building
robust and scalable solutions. Familiarity with UI/UX principles to
design intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. Strong understanding
of controls systems. Ability to develop PLC and HMI programs within
one or more languages Experience commissioning in "live"
environments. Current Gold certified in Ignition A DNA comprised of
collaboration and teamwork. You may have: Experience with GMP and
GDP or working on projects or in facilities regulated by the FDA.
Benefits & Perks: 401k match prompt enrollment. E Tech Group
employees are 100% vested upon entry. Prompt enrollment into
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. Generous paid time off that
includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick
time off. Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture.
We provide you with training and continuing education from day one,
so you can advance your career. As an E Tech associate, you can
unlock your greatest potential through challenges and
opportunities. E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic
information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship
status, or any other basis prohibited by law. E Tech Group will
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an
Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and
protected veterans.
Keywords: E Tech Group, Cambridge , Senior Ignition Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Boston, Massachusetts
