Job description
Job Description
The Application Engineer I is responsible for developing a wide range of Ignition applications and solutions. This role develops smaller, compelling demonstration applications to showcase Ignition’s capabilities, while also contributing to larger team initiatives. The Application Engineer I will also work closely with Sales Engineers to provide Ignition expertise and solutions to the Sales team and customers. Success in this role will result in increased customer satisfaction, well-supported Sales Engineers, a more capable and successful Ignition community, and a more impactful Application Engineering team. This is a full-time position with remote, hybrid and on-site opportunities available.
Responsibilities
- Learning Ignition and development best practices
- Learning Application Engineering initiatives and workflows
- Developing compelling Ignition applications and custom solutions for customers, Sales Engineers, and the Sales Division
- Providing Ignition expertise and design experience to the Sales Engineering and Sales Division
- Building Ignition Exchange resources
- Developing front-end (Perspective) and back-end database solutions for both desktop and mobile platforms
- Developing and testing cloud-based solutions
- Developing and maintaining Ignition demonstration projects and cloud infrastructure
- Understanding complex systems quickly and efficiently
- Designing and programming test scenarios for Ignition, and assisting with benchmark testing
- Assisting with R&D work
- Researching technical ideas and writing RFI/RFP responses
Requirements
- Remote, Hybrid, Onsite opportunities are available
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar subject (or equivalent experience)
- 1-2 years as a developer or like experience
- Good knowledge of SQL Databases and SQL language
- Experienced in programming languages such as Python and Java
- Knowledge of Windows and Linux
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- Ability to understand complex systems quickly and efficiently
- Experience with both front-end and back-end development
- Proficient UI/UX design skills
- Preferred skills:
- Experience using Ignition
$90,000 - $100,000 a year
Pay
Based on the Sacramento region, the new hires minimum and maximum target salary for this role is $90k - $100k. This role will be paid hourly.
Inductive Automation’s ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Although it is not typical for an individual to start at the top end of the range for the position, compensation decisions are dependent on: the facts and circumstances of each case, work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training; and other business and organizational needs.
About Us
Who are we?
Champions for industrial automation innovation and driven by a mission statement to empower our customers to swiftly turn great ideas into reality by removing all technological and economic obstacles, we create and deliver solutions that relieve pain points, bring efficiency to operations and optimize integration.
Why Choose Inductive Automation?
Our passion goes beyond customers. We celebrate your personal and professional milestones, and we support our teams with meaningful work in a collaborative environment.
We find that great work-life balance inspires teams to do their best work and empowers people to live their best lives. That’s why diversity, fun, and flexibility are ingrained into our work culture.
Good people can make a difference from anywhere, so Inductive Automation facilitates remote work flexibility from most locations in the U.S. We’ll provide you with the exciting work and high-quality computer equipment, and leave the “where” part up to you.
We honor 40-hour work weeks mindful of your local time. Plus, we keep you connected and engaged with virtual social events and professional development time baked into the schedule.
Benefits and Perks
100% Covered Health Care: Don’t pay a dime for your medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Remote Flexibility: Work from home, in our beautiful office, or a combination of both. It’s up to you.
Work/Life Balance: Create a work schedule that fits your needs and your local time zone.
Paid Time Off: Receive paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
401k with Match: Save for the future with our company-matching 401k program.
World-Class Headquarters: While on-site, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages, then challenge a friend to a game of pool, table tennis, shuffleboard, or foosball.
