Automation Engineer- Ignition and Manufacturing Data (Eastlake, OH)

Automation Engineer - Ignition and Manufacturing Data

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Eastlake is an investment casting foundry that specializes in complex aerospace & gas turbine components.

With a stable business model and competitive compensation & benefits, CPP is a great option to consider as you look to make your next career move.

For more information, please visit www.cppcorp.com

What we Offer:


* Weekly Pay for Hourly Employees


* Comprehensive Benefit Plans


* 401k with Company Match


* Quarterly Bonus Opportunity


* Emphasis on Employee Engagement


* Paid Holidays and Vacation Time


* Tuition Reimbursement


* Opportunities for Advancement

Position Overview:

Develop, maintain, and support Ignition applications that improve manufacturing process control, error proofing, and key process variable (KPV) data collection.

Ensure process data is captured accurately in a standardized data schema.

Partner with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, IT, and Database Administrators to deliver reliable systems by following software development change management best practices.

Key Responsibilities:


* Design, develop, test, and deploy Ignition Projects; including operator HMIs, Python scripts, tags, alarms pipelines, reports, and database links.


* Develop new systems for error proofing, KPV collection, process traceability, and operator input validation; translate manufacturing needs into documented requirements.


* Validate SQL data against equipment signals, operator entries, and process records.

Verify values, units, timestamps, equipment identifiers, completeness, and duplicate or missing records.


* Investigate data discrepancies from source input through Ignition to SQL.

Correct application logic, bindings, scripts, or input configuration; coordinate database corrections with SQL administrators and verify results.


* Work with Database Administrators to transfer approved data and application changes from test to production.

Document test results, obtain required approvals, and confirm data accuracy after deployment.


* Manage Ignition systems, project configurations, gateway backups, access controls, and change documentation in coordination with IT.

Support planned upgrades and recovery procedures.


* Monitor gateway logs, tag quality, database connections , scheduled scripts, and data freshness.

Diagnose errors, support necessary fixes, and reduce recurring failures.


* Maintain technical documentation and train users.

Work closely with other departments to ensure organizational objectives are achieved and all processes are accurately defined and maintained.


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