Industrial IoT Engineer – Manufacturing Data Acquisition

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Industrial IoT Engineer (IIoT) to drive the innovation of our real-time data collection processes in manufacturing environments. This role is key to configuring and connecting manufacturing equipment and inspection systems, ensuring seamless and secure data flow from shop-floor devices to our Industry 4.0 digital solutions. You will collaborate closely with customers to identify optimal solutions for integrating shop-floor equipment with digital data architectures and advanced analytics application. Working alongside data engineers and cross-functional teams, you will develop scalable and secure IIoT solutions that meet dynamic customer and business requirements.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain solutions to connect diverse manufacturing equipment and inspection systems, enabling real-time data collection and reliable connectivity for both legacy and modern equipment.
• Collaborate with customers to understand equipment specifications, gather requirements, and define efficient procedures for data extraction, ensuring compatibility with our data systems. Build a network of IIoT suppliers and partners to increase the portfolio of connectivity solutions.
• Pre-process and cleanse raw data from industrial equipment, optimising it for seamless transmission to database services or shop-floor devices for further analytics.
• Establish a resilient and high-performance IIoT network infrastructure that ensures continuous data capture and seamless transmission, prioritising scalability and operational efficiency to support real-time data flows across manufacturing equipment.
• Implement critical cybersecurity protocols, such as encryption and secure access, safeguarding IIoT systems from vulnerabilities and ensuring secure data communication.
• Provide hands-on support to troubleshoot connectivity, data extraction, and configuration issues, often collaborating closely with customer teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for equipment configurations and data flows, offering training to internal and customer teams to support ongoing IIoT functionality and system improvements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or a related field; relevant certifications (e.g., IoT, network security) are a plus.
• Proficiency in general-purpose programming languages such as C#, C/C++, or Python, for customising data extraction and manipulation. Knowledge in PLC programming and SCADA/HMI platforms (e.g., Ignition, Wonderware, FactoryTalk). Understanding of network setups (LAN/WAN, VPN, firewalls) to enable efficient data transmission.
• Experience with industrial hardware for data acquisition, including integrating shop-floor equipment with digital solutions. Strong knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC-UA, Modbus, or MQTT) and serial communication (RS-232, RS-485).
• Solid understanding of cybersecurity principles, including encryption, secure communication protocols, and protecting IIoT systems from vulnerabilities. Familiarity with cloud platforms and their IoT services (Azure services) to support scalable IIoT data solutions.
• Competence in troubleshooting connectivity and data transmission issues related to industrial hardware and IoT systems.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and configure solutions that align with customer needs and manufacturing objectives. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with customers and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

JSP is quoted on the Tokyo stock exchange and is a worldwide leader and specialist in thermoplastic foams delivering solutions for many sectors including Automotive, HVAC, transportation, sporting goods and more. JSP EMEA is a subsidiary of JSP Tokyo with 300 employees spread over 3 main sites (France, Czech Republic and Germany). As the market leader with ARPRO, we develop innovative and sustainable solutions to make products safer, lighter, more cost effective and sustainable. For more information visit www.ARPRO.com.

Interested? Please send your CV and expressive cover letter in English to Iris.Ogiejko@jsp.com.