Senior Control Systems Engineer (Ignition Developer) – EUR
Location: Remote in Europe | Project Site Based or Remote w/Travel (as applicable)
Employment Status: Full Time | Direct Hire
Compensation: Competitive + Bonus
Travel: Up to 20% (as needed per project requirements)
On Call: No
Who We Are
Thermo Systems is a global, full-service control systems integration partner delivering premier class automation solutions across the Energy, Life Sciences, and Mission Critical markets.
Guided by The Thermo Way, we are unified, dynamic, and committed to delivering excellence. Our culture is grounded in three core principles:
- Employee Success – investing in our people and their growth
- Customer Success – delivering reliable, high-quality solutions
- Financial Strength – operating with discipline and long-term focus
We believe strong teams, trusted partnerships, and technical excellence drive sustainable success.
The Opportunity
The Senior SCADA Developer is responsible for the design, development, delivery and continuous improvement of SCADA platforms for complex control system solutions across mission-critical projects. In this role, you will define SCADA architecture standards, system design frameworks, and integration strategies while supporting project teams in the design, implementation, and commissioning of Ignition-based control systems.
This position plays a critical role in scaling Thermo’s controls delivery capability across mission-critical infrastructure projects, including hyperscale data centres, energy systems, and advanced industrial environments. You will will guide engineering teams, establish platform standards, and ensure scalable, secure, and high-performance SCADA solutions across multiple projects.
This role is ideal for professionals who combine strong technical architecture capabilities with hands-on experience in industrial automation and SCADA system delivery.
What You’ll Do
Core Responsibilities:
- Review and maintain Ignition platform architecture standards across Thermo projects.
- Update reference architectures for scalable SCADA deployments including redundancy and distributed gateways.
- Support the design of SCADA systems integrating PLC platforms, BMS, EPMS, and industrial networks.
- Develop reusable libraries, templates, and engineering standards to improve project efficiency.
- Support system integration, SCADA configuration, commissioning, and validation activities across projects.
- Produce and review control system architecture, software, and technical documentation
- Execute engineering tasks across multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time and within scope
- Support system integration, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT)
- Identify and resolve technical issues across software, hardware, and system interfaces
- Support value engineering efforts to optimise cost and performance of solutions
- Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering standards, tools, and processes
- Support Business Development teams with technical input for proposals and bids as required
Collaboration & Communication:
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align scope, schedule, and deliverables.
- Communicate clearly and proactively with internal teams, customers, and partners.
- Act as a technical interface between Engineering, Integration, and Operations teams.
- Support project leadership in identifying risks, resolving issues, and maintaining delivery alignment.
- Identify and escalate technical risks, constraints, or scope changes early.
Quality, Safety & Process:
- Establish SCADA engineering standards, documentation frameworks, and best practices.??????
- Ensure system designs align with cybersecurity standards and industrial networking best practices.
- Support quality processes including architecture reviews, code reviews, and system validation.
- Drive continuous improvement of SCADA engineering workflows and deployment methodologies.
What We’re Looking For
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Typically, 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or SCADA engineering environments.
- Extensive hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions using the Inductive Automation Ignition platform or industry-relevant equivalent
- Experience delivering SCADA systems within mission-critical or industrial infrastructure environments preferred.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Expertise in Ignition Gateway architecture, system design, and deployment.
- Experience developing SCADA visualisation using Ignition Vision or Perspective.
- Good understanding of tag architecture, alarm management, and historian integration.
- Experience integrating PLC systems such as Rockwell, Siemens, or Schneider platforms.
- Knowledge of OPC UA architecture and industrial networking protocols including Ethernet/IP, Modbus, BACnet, and MQTT.
- Experience designing high-availability and distributed SCADA architectures.
- Familiarity with industrial cybersecurity practices and secure network architecture.
- Strong systems thinking and technical architecture capabilities.
- Strong communication skills when working with technical teams and client stakeholders.
What You’ll Get
- Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
- 401(k) with company match
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost options
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Tuition reimbursement and professional credential support
- In-house and external technical training opportunities
- Exposure to complex, high-impact automation projects
- A collaborative culture built on integrity, accountability, and teamwork
Learn more at www.thermosystems.com
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Thermo Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other protected status.
Disclaimer
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected. Responsibilities may evolve based on business needs.
