Ignition Developer - Contract
DISHER
Software Engineering
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Posted on Nov 6, 2025
Ignition Developer - Contract
DISHER is seeking an experienced Ignition Developer for a part-time contract project, approximately 10 hours per week, to support the development, integration, and optimization of advanced automation and data systems in a large-scale warehouse and distribution environment. The Ignition Developer will work directly with operations and engineering teams to design custom solutions, improve workflow efficiency, and provide real-time visibility into logistics and inventory by leveraging the Ignition platform’s integration capabilities across industrial equipment, databases, and business systems. This position will play a key role in streamlining warehouse automation processes and delivering robust, scalable results that enhance productivity and operational reliability.
What it's like to work here:
Make a positive difference! It’s why we exist. We are always looking for teammates who are eager to use their diverse set of talents with our customers, coworkers, and communities. We want to leave this world better than we found it.
What you will get to do:
- Design, configure, and maintain custom Ignition applications for warehouse and logistics operations.
- Integrate Ignition with PLCs, databases, and industrial networks.
- Build dashboards, reports, and user interfaces for real-time monitoring, visualization, and control.
- Troubleshoot, optimize, and expand system performance to support process improvements and scalability.
- Collaborate with operations and engineering teams to deliver secure, flexible automation solutions.
What will make you successful:
- Expertise in developing and maintaining Ignition-based SCADA or MES solutions for industrial or warehouse environments.
- Strong experience integrating Ignition with PLCs, databases (such as SQL), and other industrial data sources.
- Proficiency in scripting with Python or Java within the Ignition platform for automation and data processing tasks.
- Knowledge of warehouse automation processes, industrial control systems, and logistics workflows.
- Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and scale Ignition applications for performance and reliability in a fast-paced setting.
- Effective communication skills and proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional technical and operational teams.
DISHER is a nationally recognized engineering, manufacturing technology, and technical recruiting firm based in Zeeland, Michigan. Our diverse team of top talent comes alongside clients within multiple industries to solve their unique challenges. DISHER truly is a great place to work. Our mission? To Make a Positive Difference with our customers, coworkers, and communities. Every day we strive to leave this world better than we found it. It is what motivates our caring team and unifies our culture.
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