Ignition 8.0 SCADA Development
Budget: $25 – $50 AUD
I am mid-way through the development of a new **Ignition 8.0 SCADA system** for a live industrial site and am looking for an experienced engineer to take ownership of key workstreams.
This system supports a **canola crush plant and edible oil refinery**, so reliability and real-world industrial experience are critical.
Scope of Work
You will be responsible for progressing three core areas:
**1. HMI Design**
* Build clean, intuitive, operator-friendly screens in Ignition
* Ensure layouts are practical for real plant use (not just visual design)
* Structure screens so they scale with future plant expansion
**2. PLC Integration**
* Connect and configure PLCs to the Ignition gateway
* Build a structured and scalable tag system (UDTs preferred)
* Implement reliable diagnostics, status feedback, and fail-safe handling
* Ensure stable, real-time data flow (no dropouts or noisy signals)
**3. Data & Analytics Setup**
* Configure historian and database connections
* Set up production tracking and KPI dashboards
* Enable meaningful drill-down into plant performance (not just basic charts)
Deliverables (Sign-off Required)
1. Ignition project export (*.proj) that imports cleanly into our gateway
2. Fully documented:
* Tag structure
* PLC connections
* System architecture decisions
3. Minimum of two production-ready HMI screens including:
* Navigation
* Alarm visibility
* Live trending
4. A working analytics dashboard pulling live historian data
5. A concise handover guide for ongoing internal development
Important
This is a **live industrial environment**, not a demo system.
You must:
* Have proven **Ignition SCADA experience (v8 preferred)**
* Understand **PLC integration and industrial communications (OPC UA, Modbus, etc.)**
* Be able to design systems that are:
* Stable
* Scalable
* Maintainable by others
Preference will be given to candidates with **manufacturing, processing, or plant experience**.
Engagement
* Work will be completed on a **test server (VPN access provided)**
* Ongoing work available for the right person
* Flexible engagement (hourly or milestone-based)
To Apply
Please include:
* Examples of previous Ignition projects (screenshots or walkthrough preferred)
* Summary of your PLC + SCADA experience
* Typical turnaround time for similar scope
* Any clarifying questions before starting
We are building a long-term SCADA platform and are looking for someone who can contribute beyond just task execution.
This system supports a **canola crush plant and edible oil refinery**, so reliability and real-world industrial experience are critical.
Scope of Work
You will be responsible for progressing three core areas:
**1. HMI Design**
* Build clean, intuitive, operator-friendly screens in Ignition
* Ensure layouts are practical for real plant use (not just visual design)
* Structure screens so they scale with future plant expansion
**2. PLC Integration**
* Connect and configure PLCs to the Ignition gateway
* Build a structured and scalable tag system (UDTs preferred)
* Implement reliable diagnostics, status feedback, and fail-safe handling
* Ensure stable, real-time data flow (no dropouts or noisy signals)
**3. Data & Analytics Setup**
* Configure historian and database connections
* Set up production tracking and KPI dashboards
* Enable meaningful drill-down into plant performance (not just basic charts)
Deliverables (Sign-off Required)
1. Ignition project export (*.proj) that imports cleanly into our gateway
2. Fully documented:
* Tag structure
* PLC connections
* System architecture decisions
3. Minimum of two production-ready HMI screens including:
* Navigation
* Alarm visibility
* Live trending
4. A working analytics dashboard pulling live historian data
5. A concise handover guide for ongoing internal development
Important
This is a **live industrial environment**, not a demo system.
You must:
* Have proven **Ignition SCADA experience (v8 preferred)**
* Understand **PLC integration and industrial communications (OPC UA, Modbus, etc.)**
* Be able to design systems that are:
* Stable
* Scalable
* Maintainable by others
Preference will be given to candidates with **manufacturing, processing, or plant experience**.
Engagement
* Work will be completed on a **test server (VPN access provided)**
* Ongoing work available for the right person
* Flexible engagement (hourly or milestone-based)
To Apply
Please include:
* Examples of previous Ignition projects (screenshots or walkthrough preferred)
* Summary of your PLC + SCADA experience
* Typical turnaround time for similar scope
* Any clarifying questions before starting
We are building a long-term SCADA platform and are looking for someone who can contribute beyond just task execution.