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Ignition Solution Architect | 12 to 14 years | Gurgaon

Capgemini

Capgemini

IT
India
Posted on Jul 1, 2025

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  1. Creating detailed plans for how Ignition will be used within a facility, considering factors like scalability, security, and performance.
  2. Choosing the right Ignition modules (e.g., Vision, Perspective, MES, Reporting) and third-party integrations to fulfill project requirements.
  3. Ensuring seamless communication between Ignition and other systems like PLCs, databases, and various devices using protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, and Modbus.
  4. Designing solutions that meet cybersecurity standards and protect against potential threats.
  5. Providing Technical Guidance:
  6. Guiding development teams and clients on the best practices for using Ignition and troubleshooting issues.
  7. Creating detailed technical specifications, architectural blueprints, and other documentation to support the implementation and maintenance of the solution.
  8. Ensuring the Ignition system performs efficiently and meets the required performance benchmarks.

Skill Set and Experience

  1. Minimum 8 years of experience with SCADA/HMI systems, including a minimum of 5 years with Ignition by Inductive Automation.
  2. Hands-on experience in industrial automation, particularly in the automotive, manufacturing, or related industries
  3. Lead the configuration and implementation of Ignition SCADA, HMI, and MES modules to monitor and control manufacturing processes in real-time.
  4. Integrate Ignition with PLCs, ERP, MES, and other automation systems for seamless data exchange and process control.
  5. Develop custom scripts using Python and other scripting tools within Ignition to automate processes and enhance system functionality.
  6. Create custom dashboards and user interfaces using Ignition Vision or Perspective modules to visualize key performance indicators (KPIs), process data, and operational trends.
  7. Monitor and optimize the performance of Ignition systems, ensuring efficient operation and scalability.
  8. Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system design, configuration settings, custom scripts, and operational procedures.

Preferred Skills

  1. Ignition Platform: Deep understanding of Ignition's features, modules, and capabilities.
  2. SCADA/MES/IIoT: Experience with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) concepts.
  3. Industrial Protocols: Knowledge of protocols like OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus, and Ethernet/IP.
  4. Database Management: Proficiency in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, and other databases.
  5. Scripting: Skills in Python scripting and potentially Java.
  6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, developers, and other stakeholders.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Focus on Digital Continuity and Manufacturing. Develops competency in own area of expertise. Shares expertise and provides guidance and support to others. Interprets clients needs. Completes own role independently or with minimum supervision. Identifies problems and relevant issues in straight forward situations and generates solutions. Contributes in teamwork and interacts with customers.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.