IoT Engineer

Houston, TX, US • Posted 5 hours ago • Updated 5 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Independent
No Travel Required
Able to Sponsor
On-site
Depends on Experience
Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

  • Data Acquisition
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking
  • Middleware
  • Programmable Logic Controller
  • IoT
  • Productivity
  • Data Collection
  • SCADA

Summary

Job Title: IoT Engineer – L2 (PLC / SCADA / IIoT)

Location: Houston, TX, USA

Duration: 12+ Months


Job Description

We are looking for an experienced IoT Engineer – L2 with strong expertise in industrial automation, OT systems, and IIoT integration. The candidate will be responsible for connecting industrial devices with enterprise systems such as MES, enabling real-time data acquisition, monitoring, and analytics across manufacturing environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Work with PLC, HMI, SCADA, and OPC UA systems
  • Handle industrial communication protocols including IEC 60870-5-101/104, DNP3, MODBUS, OPC standards
  • Manage and support industrial networking components including DNS, DHCP, Firewalls, Routers, Gateways
  • Implement IoT communication protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, and AMQP
  • Integrate industrial machines, devices, and equipment with MES systems for real-time data collection and analysis
  • Analyze manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and IT teams to ensure MES alignment with business objectives
  • Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis (RCA) for PLC/SCADA/HMI systems
  • Enable automation of manual processes using PLCs and controllers for IIoT connectivity
  • Work on IT-OT integration projects using industrial middleware such as Kepware and Ignition
  • Support IIoT platforms for device monitoring, productivity tracking, anomaly detection, and utilization analysis
  • Support PLC, SCADA, and HMI programming activities

Required Skills & Experience

  • Strong hands-on experience in PLC, SCADA, HMI systems
  • Experience with OPC UA and industrial communication protocols (MODBUS, DNP3, IEC 101/104)
  • Good understanding of industrial networking (DNS, DHCP, Firewall, Routers, Gateways)
  • Knowledge of IoT protocols: MQTT, CoAP, AMQP
  • Experience in MES integration and real-time manufacturing data systems
  • Familiarity with industrial connectors (Kepware, Ignition)
  • Strong troubleshooting and RCA skills in OT environments
  • Understanding of industrial automation and manufacturing systems

Preferred Skills

  • Exposure to IIoT platforms for industrial monitoring and analytics
  • Experience working in manufacturing or plant environments
  • Basic understanding of cybersecurity in OT environments
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  • Dice Id: 10121103
  • Position Id: 8951257
  • Posted 5 hours ago
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