IIoT Lead Engineer

Job Description

Appealing Points:

• Lead Innovation in IIoT and Edge Computing Technologies Take the lead in implementing cutting-edge IIoT and Edge solutions using Azure IoT Edge, AWS Greengrass, and Red Hat OpenShift to drive smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Work in a Global, Collaborative Environment Collaborate with international teams across Japan and India to deliver impactful, large-scale digital transformation projects for global manufacturing clients.
• Create New Business Value Through Industrial Data and Digital Transformation Leverage emerging technologies such as Unified Namespace (UNS) and Industrial DataOps to unlock the power of industrial data and enable next-generation manufacturing.

Annual salary: 10million and above

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end IIoT solution delivery, focusing on edge integration and smart operations across manufacturing domains.
• Architect and deploy Edge computing solutions using Azure IoT Edge, AWS Greengrass, Red Hat OpenShift or similar.
• Integrate plant floor assets (PLCs, sensors, gateways, controllers) using industrial and IIoT protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Ensure secure and scalable communication between Edge and Cloud environments.
• Collaborate with global teams across Japan and offshore (India) locations to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Engage with mid-senior client leadership to understand business needs and translate them into technical architectures.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in Industrial DataOps, including Unified Namespace (UNS) and contextualized data models.
• Support pre-sales, solutioning, and competency development initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to capability building in IIoT and Industry 4.0.aker)

Job Qualification

• 12+ years of experience in Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Operations Management, Digital Manufacturing, or IIoT.
• Strong understanding of industrial and IIoT communication protocols: Modbus, OPC, OPC UA, MQTT.
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and Edge runtimes.
• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift is a strong advantage.
• Deep domain knowledge in Manufacturing (Discrete, Process, Pharma) and Energy & Utilities.
• Familiarity with Industrial DataOps concepts like Unified Namespace (UNS) using tools such as HighByte, Litmus, Ignition etc.
• Proven ability to manage customer relationships and deliver business-aligned solutions.
• Strong business acumen and ability to quickly grasp client operations and challenges.
• Experience working in global delivery models with virtual teams.

Language Skills: Business level Japanese (JLPT N2) and Business level English

Company Description 

One of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era.  Their unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., this company is one of the Fortune 500 companies and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

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