MES Software Engineer (Ignition)

Your main responsibility will be to extend and improve AeroMES by developing new modules that strengthen and digitalize our production processes. Examples of upcoming developments include:
•    Resource planning
•    Quality workflows
•    Process flow management
•    Other modules supporting efficiency, traceability, and digital integration
You will collaborate closely with colleagues in production, quality, engineering, and IT to ensure AeroMES continues to evolve into a powerful enabler for our operations.
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Responsibilities
•    Develop and extend AeroMES modules in Ignition to meet business and production needs.
•    Work with stakeholders (production, quality, engineering, IT) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
•    Implement and optimize MES functionalities such as resource planning, quality workflows, and process flow management.
•    Maintain and improve existing AeroMES modules.
•    Support integration of AeroMES with machines, PLCs, automation systems, and other IT applications.
•    Provide demonstrations, training, and support to end users.
•    Document solutions and share knowledge within the OT team.
•    Contribute to project planning, scope definition, and reporting.
•    Stay up to date with MES/Industry 4.0 technologies and propose improvements for AeroMES.
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About you – Requirements
•    Technical background (ICT, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or equivalent experience).
•    Strong understanding of PLC logic and industrial automation.
•    Programming skills in Python (Jython 2.7) for scripting within Ignition.
•    Experience with SQL databases (queries, reporting, integration).
•    Familiarity with integration protocols such as OPC UA, MQTT, REST APIs.
•    Good understanding of software development practices (documentation, testing, version control).
•    Problem-solving and analytical mindset, able to turn business needs into technical solutions.
•    Strong communication skills, comfortable working with both shopfloor and management.
•    Proactive, flexible, and eager to grow in the field of Operational Technology and Industry 4.0.
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Skills you will learn on the job
•    Advanced use of Ignition modules (Perspective, Tag Historian, SQL Bridge, Reporting).
•    Experience with Canary histortian and Axiom.
•    Best practices in Ignition project deployment.