Senior Ignition Engineer
Company: E Tech Group
Location: Plano
Posted on: February 16, 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 a 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 design, 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 Be 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. 7 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. .
Willingness to travel 30% A strong work ethic and excellent
organizational and communication skills Current Gold certified in
Ignition A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork. 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, Grand Prairie , Senior Ignition Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Plano, Texas
