Job Description
Systems Programmer / SCADA Developer (Operational Technology)
Location: Grand Rapids, MI (Onsite)
Travel: ~10%
Position Overview
We are seeking a Systems Programmer / SCADA Developer to support and enhance industrial automation and operational technology systems. This role will focus on SCADA platform development (Ignition), system integration, and continuous improvement of manufacturing and operational processes.
This position is ideal for candidates with a background in PLC programming or software development within industrial environments, who have hands-on experience with SCADA systems and enjoy working across both IT and OT domains.
You will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing scalable control and visualization systems, while collaborating with engineering, IT, and operations teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain SCADA applications using Ignition platforms
- Integrate SCADA/OT systems with enterprise applications (ERP, MES, databases, APIs)
- Develop and enhance system functionality, visualization, and data flow across operations
- Program, troubleshoot, and support PLC-based control systems (Allen-Bradley, Schneider, etc.)
- Implement and support MQTT architectures for real-time data communication
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, IT, Operations) on system improvements
- Lead or contribute to automation and controls-related projects from concept through deployment
- Troubleshoot system issues and drive root cause analysis and resolution
- Support system scalability, performance optimization, and reliability initiatives
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Grand Rapids, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2004 |
| Website | https://impactbusinessgroup.com |
About Company
Working with iMPact
Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.
Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.
To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!
Skills
- Allen-Bradleyunmatched
- Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Computer Networksunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Control Systemsunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Data Visualizationunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Enterprise Applicationsunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Industrial Developmentunmatched
- Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
- Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Performance Tuning/Optimizationunmatched
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
- Realtime Communicationsunmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Scalable System Developmentunmatched
- Software Administrationunmatched
- Software Developmentunmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)unmatched
- System Integration (SI)unmatched
- Systems Scalabilityunmatched
- Systems/Internals Programmingunmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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