IT Applications Specialist (Ignition)
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico
IT Applications Specialist (Ignition)
Objective
Across Americas foster BU transformation and operations continuity through an Ecosystems of
As a pivotal member and business partner, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic management, optimization, and innovation of Ignition-SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) applications. Your primary objective will be to ensure the seamless integration of Ignition platform across our Americas operations, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and govern the Ignition application portfolio, ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinate efforts to align Ignition Application strategies with global and regional frameworks, adapting to changing business requirements.
- Manage and govern of the Ignition infrastructure, servers and licenses, ensuring efficiency and relevance.
- Act as a key liaison between IT and the Americas Engineering, Maintenance & Lean Functional team, fostering strong partnerships and understanding of business needs.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of applications supporting manufacturing processes.
- Manage Vendors and contracted services to ensure the seamless integration and support of Ignition Applications.
- Able to effectively influence stakeholders, team members, and peers to design and deliver optimal solutions in line with the best interest and expectations of the business.
- Application implementation experience
- Knowledge of other SCADA software – Kepserver, RSLogix, etc
- Knowledge of PLC is desirable.
- Knowledge of Azure & SQL
- General knowledge on Digital technologies and implementation (Computer Vision, ML/AI, Cloud Computing, IIoT, API, others)
- Agile & Innovation frameworks (SCRUM + Design Thinking)
Position Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience in IT and business processes.
- Desirable Master Degree on Industrial Engineer, Mechatronics, Digital & Innovation, MBA
- Experience: 3-5 years as IT coordinator
- Technical Skills: Ignition, Kepserver, RSLogix, SQL, Azure, MSSR, ETL, OPC UA, API Development, Tableau, Microsoft platform suite, Big Data, Computer Vision, Apps Support
- Language: English (Fluent), Spanish (Native)
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
IT Applications Specialist (Ignition)
Objective
Across Americas foster BU transformation and operations continuity through an Ecosystems of
As a pivotal member and business partner, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic management, optimization, and innovation of Ignition-SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) applications. Your primary objective will be to ensure the seamless integration of Ignition platform across our Americas operations, aligning IT initiatives with business objectives.
Main Responsibilities
- Manage and govern the Ignition application portfolio, ensuring optimal utilization and alignment with business objectives.
- Coordinate efforts to align Ignition Application strategies with global and regional frameworks, adapting to changing business requirements.
- Manage and govern of the Ignition infrastructure, servers and licenses, ensuring efficiency and relevance.
- Act as a key liaison between IT and the Americas Engineering, Maintenance & Lean Functional team, fostering strong partnerships and understanding of business needs.
- Implement best practices to enhance efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness of applications supporting manufacturing processes.
- Manage Vendors and contracted services to ensure the seamless integration and support of Ignition Applications.
- Able to effectively influence stakeholders, team members, and peers to design and deliver optimal solutions in line with the best interest and expectations of the business.
- Application implementation experience
- Knowledge of other SCADA software – Kepserver, RSLogix, etc
- Knowledge of PLC is desirable.
- Knowledge of Azure & SQL
- General knowledge on Digital technologies and implementation (Computer Vision, ML/AI, Cloud Computing, IIoT, API, others)
- Agile & Innovation frameworks (SCRUM + Design Thinking)
Position Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field. Or equivalent work experience in IT and business processes.
- Desirable Master Degree on Industrial Engineer, Mechatronics, Digital & Innovation, MBA
- Experience: 3-5 years as IT coordinator
- Technical Skills: Ignition, Kepserver, RSLogix, SQL, Azure, MSSR, ETL, OPC UA, API Development, Tableau, Microsoft platform suite, Big Data, Computer Vision, Apps Support
- Language: English (Fluent), Spanish (Native)
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.