Senior SCADA Developer

Lear Corporation

. Lead, support, implement, and develop Ignition standards, pipelines, databases, and interfaces across Lear globally .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeComstock Park • Michigan • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, developing, and deploying Ignition SCADA systems, with a strong focus on HMI/SCADA applications and enterprise-scale solutions. Proficient in troubleshooting, optimizing system performance, and implementing disaster recovery strategies while delivering effective training to client teams.

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Ignition SCADA System DevelopmentSQL ProficiencyPython ProgrammingCustomer-Facing Technical ArchitectureCybersecurity Standards Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Ignition SCADA SystemsSQLPythonJavaOPC UAModbus TCP/RTUMQTT Sparkplug BRESTful API DevelopmentFAT/SAT ProtocolsVersion Control Best Practices

Soft Skills

CoachingDelegationTechnical Discussion Leadership

Tools & Technologies

SQL ServerPostgreSQLMySQLWebDev ModuleHMISCADA

Industry Keywords

ISA-95ISA-88IT/OT Network DesignDisaster RecoveryHigh Availability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityJavaMySQLPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, support, implement, and develop Ignition standards, pipelines, databases, and interfaces across Lear globally
Oversee design, testing, implementation, and training of HMI and SCADA systems interfacing with process instrumentation, PLCs, and OITs
Work with on-premises and cloud infrastructure supporting local and remote access
Manage large projects or processes with limited managerial oversight
Coach, review, and delegate work to lower-level professionals
Lead customer-facing technical discussions on architectures
Commission systems on-site and perform FAT/SAT protocols
Deliver training to client operations and maintenance teams
Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance
Implement disaster recovery and high-availability strategies
Create functional design specifications and maintain as-built documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science or equivalent
7+ years hands-on experience designing, developing, and deploying Ignition SCADA systems (Vision and/or Perspective)
Proficiency in SQL, Python, Java, and other programming languages
Experience architecting enterprise-scale Ignition 8.x SCADA solutions, including Perspective HMI/SCADA applications, Vision projects, and Gateway infrastructure
Experience with UDT hierarchies, Tag Historian configurations, Transaction Groups, and Alarming systems following ISA-95/ISA-88 standards
Experience developing Named Queries, database schemas, and integration logic for SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL or other enterprise databases
Experience with OPC UA, Modbus TCP/RTU, MQTT Sparkplug B, and RESTful API development using the WebDev module
Experience building reusable component libraries and custom scripting modules across Gateway, Designer, and Client scopes
Version control best practices
Python/Jython scripting standards and architectural patterns
Customer-facing technical architecture discussions
Knowledge of cybersecurity standards such as ISA/IEC 62443 and IT/OT network design
Ability to commission systems on-site, perform FAT/SAT protocols, and deliver client training
Ability to troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and implement disaster recovery/high availability strategies
Ability to document system architectures, functional design specifications, and as-built documentation
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaboration, inclusion, respect and excellence-focused workplace
Career development opportunities
Reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law