ALTEN Technology USA
Controls/Automation Software Engineer
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA seeks a Controls Engineer to integrate Ingersoll Rand torque tools into a manufacturing execution system using Ignition SCADA and OPC protocols. The role involves configuring data pipelines, troubleshooting communications, and validating end-to-end data integrity in an on-site manufacturing environment.
What you'll do
- Configure and integrate Ingersoll Rand torque tool data into Ignition SCADA via TCP/OPC protocols
- Develop Ignition tags, OPC connections, and database transactions to capture torque data and part traceability
- Troubleshoot communication between torque controllers and SCADA layers
- Validate data integrity from tool output through SCADA to MES storage
- Collaborate with client controls engineering team to replicate integration across multiple stations
- Document configurations and support commissioning and on-floor testing
What they're looking for
- Ignition SCADA (3+ years with tag configuration, Jython/Python scripting)
- TCP/OPC and industrial communication protocols (OPC UA/DA, Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP)
- MES and shop floor device integration
- SQL database design and transactional logging
- Ingersoll Rand torque tool experience (preferred)
- HMI development and Ignition Perspective/Vision (preferred)
- Production traceability and part genealogy (preferred)
- Manufacturing environment troubleshooting
Benefits
- Mentorship and career growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Collaborative work on advanced engineering projects
- Supportive workplace culture
- On-site role in Marina, California
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ALTEN Technology USA
ALTEN Technology USA provides engineering validation, testing, and technical support services for automotive systems including connected vehicles, propulsion controls, infotainment, battery systems, and power electronics. The company is hiring validation engineers, test engineers, design engineers, and issue resolution specialists to develop test plans, verify compliance, investigate technical issues, and support product development across automotive hardware and software platforms.
View all jobs at ALTEN Technology USALikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience configuring Ignition SCADA tags and OPC connections. Can you describe a specific project where you integrated shop floor devices into a MES system?
- How have you troubleshot TCP/OPC communication issues between industrial controllers and SCADA platforms? What tools or methods do you use to diagnose data latency or connection failures?