Ignition Developer
Role Overview
The Ignition Developer will support integration of the Formula Management Bot with Capacity
Chemical’s existing SQL and R&D infrastructure via Inductive Automation Ignition. This role
focuses on building a simple, secure UI and data bridge to enable real-time interaction between
the AI system and lab technicians within Capacity’s on-prem environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop Ignition modules to interface with the SQL database storing
chatbot-generated formulas and quotes. - Build a lightweight Ignition dashboard that allows authorized users to launch or monitor
the AI chatbot directly from the existing R&D environment. - Ensure secure SQL read/write access aligned with Capacity’s on-site IT policy.
- Configure tag providers, data bindings, and transaction groups to sync formula metadata,
user logs, and analytics. - Collaborate with Nsight’s frontend team to integrate Ignition buttons and API calls to the
AI workflow (engine built on ChatGPT/NetSuite interface). - Deploy UI components for Admin and Chemist roles that mirror the AI Bot’s approval
and validation process. - Optimize performance for multi-site access (Modesto warehouse mirror instance
included). - Document Ignition gateway configuration, project resources, and security settings for
handover to Capacity Chemical’s IT team.
Required Qualifications
- 3 + years of experience with Inductive Automation Ignition (platform v8 or later).
- Proficiency in Python (Jython) for Ignition scripting and data binding.
- Strong SQL knowledge (MSSQL preferred).
- Experience integrating Ignition with external APIs or AI/REST services.
- Understanding of manufacturing or chemical plant data flows.
- Ability to build clean, user-friendly Ignition interfaces for non-technical users.
- Familiarity with industrial network security and VM-based development environments.
