Controls Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA•Marina, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Controls Engineer to support a manufacturing data integration project. The engineer will be responsible for connecting a set of Ingersoll Rand automatic torque tools into the client's Manufacturing Execution System (MES) via the Ignition SCADA platform. The target data flow is: IR Torque Gun Ignition (TCP/OPC) MES. The engineer will configure and integrate Ingersoll Rand torque tool data outputs into Ignition SCADA via TCP/OPC, ensuring reliable downstream flow into the MES. They will develop and maintain Ignition tags, OPC connections, and database transactions required to capture torque data (values, timestamps, tool IDs, operator IDs, part traceability) from production tools. The role involves working alongside the client's internal controls engineering team to replicate proven IR-to-Ignition-to-MES integration methodologies across multiple tool stations. Troubleshooting communication between Ingersoll Rand torque controllers and the Ignition SCADA layer (TCP/OPC handshakes, tag mapping, data latency) is also a key responsibility. The engineer will validate data integrity end to end, from tool output through SCADA to MES storage, and document configurations, network architecture, and integration steps for ongoing maintenance and scalability. Support for commissioning and on-floor testing within the manufacturing environment is also required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or equivalent technical field
3+ years of hands-on experience with Ignition SCADA (Inductive Automation), including tag configuration, scripting (Jython/Python), and database integration
Direct experience integrating shop floor devices with MES systems via TCP/OPC
Working knowledge of industrial communication protocols (OPC UA/DA, TCP/IP, MQTT, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP)
Experience with SQL databases for transactional data logging
Comfortable working onsite in an active manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with Ingersoll Rand automatic torque tools (INSIGHTqc, IC-D controllers, or comparable IR platforms) and their data output interfaces
Prior experience integrating DC/automatic torque tools into SCADA or MES systems
Exposure to aerospace, EV, or other regulated manufacturing environments where torque traceability is critical
Familiarity with MES platforms (Apriso, iBase-t, Solumina, or comparable)
Experience with Ignition Perspective or Vision module for HMI development
Understanding of part genealogy and production traceability requirements

Responsibilities

Configure and integrate Ingersoll Rand torque tool data outputs into Ignition SCADA via TCP/OPC, ensuring reliable downstream flow into the MES
Develop and maintain Ignition tags, OPC connections, and database transactions required to capture torque data (values, timestamps, tool IDs, operator IDs, part traceability) from production tools
Work alongside the client's internal controls engineering team to replicate proven IR-to-Ignition-to-MES integration methodologies across multiple tool stations
Troubleshoot communication between Ingersoll Rand torque controllers and the Ignition SCADA layer (TCP/OPC handshakes, tag mapping, data latency)
Validate data integrity end to end, from tool output through SCADA to MES storage
Document configurations, network architecture, and integration steps for ongoing maintenance and scalability
Support commissioning and on-floor testing within the manufacturing environment