Operations Systems Developer

Location: Carthage, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: 100% On-Site

Travel: 5–10%

Relocation Assistance: $10,000 Relocation Bonus + Comprehensive Relocation Package (for candidates relocating more than 50 miles)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experience Operations Systems Developer to support industrial automation, manufacturing systems development, and digital transformation initiatives within a highly automated production environment.

This individual will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting plant-floor technology solutions, including SCADA, HMI, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), industrial data historians, and real-time reporting applications.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in industrial automation, software development, SQL databases, and manufacturing operations, with an emphasis on Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA and Ignition Perspective. This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful technology initiatives that improve production efficiency, equipment reliability, and operational visibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support SCADA, HMI, MES, and industrial automation applications within a manufacturing environment.
• Develop and enhance applications using Ignition SCADA and Ignition Perspective, including visualization interfaces, dashboards, tag configurations, and scripting.
• Build real-time data collection, reporting, and visualization solutions to support manufacturing performance and operational decision-making.
• Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures, database integrations, and reporting solutions.
• Create custom scripts and automation solutions using Python or similar programming languages.
• Integrate manufacturing applications with PLCs, industrial control systems, production equipment, and enterprise platforms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, and IT teams to identify and implement process improvements.
• Troubleshoot SCADA, HMI, database, PLC communication, and industrial system integration issues.
• Lead technology projects from requirements gathering and development through testing, deployment, and ongoing support.
• Maintain technical documentation, system architecture diagrams, and application support materials.
• Provide training and technical guidance to plant personnel on new applications and system enhancements.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support production-critical systems and resolve after-hours technical issues as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or a related field with relevant technical experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in industrial control systems, operations technology, or manufacturing automation. Candidates without a bachelor's degree must have at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing or supporting SCADA, HMI, MES, historian, or industrial reporting applications.
• Strong understanding of industrial control systems, automation architecture, and plant-floor technologies.
• Proficiency with relational databases and SQL, including queries, tables, views, and stored procedures.
• Experience with Python or similar scripting and programming languages.
• Working knowledge of PLC architecture, control logic, and industrial communication protocols.
• Experience with systems integration, application development, and technical troubleshooting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional manufacturing and technical teams.
• Willingness to provide 24/7 on-call support and travel approximately 5–10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience developing applications using Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA, particularly Ignition Perspective.
• Experience with Ignition scripting, tag configuration, dashboards, visualization, and SQL database connectivity.
• Experience implementing or supporting Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).
• Knowledge of industrial historians, manufacturing analytics, and production data collection.
• Experience with PLC programming and industrial controls integration.
• Background in automated food manufacturing, processing, packaging, or high-volume production environments.
• Experience integrating SCADA or MES applications with ERP systems.
• Experience leading manufacturing technology implementations, system upgrades, or modernization projects.