IIoT Engineer
Industry 4.0 Engineer
About Ectobox
Ectobox is a Pittsburgh-based remote industrial intelligence solutions company facilitating growth and efficiency in U.S. manufacturers through digital transformations. We are experts in manufacturing data architectures and MES solutions. In our solutions we use open technologies, integrate data with a structured Unified Namespace, focus on solving the business challenges first, and drive more value with less complexity. The result is real-time visibility for solving many plant challenges using a scalable and flexible solution.
About the Role
Ectobox is seeking an Industry 4.0 Engineer to manage technical delivery of advanced MES, IIoT, and real-time data integration solutions for global manufacturing clients. This role is ideal for developers who bring both deep technical implementation expertise and a passion for mentorship, system quality, and continuous improvement.
You will collaborate closely with solution architects, project managers, and client teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing Industry 4.0 systems. This position blends hands-on development with engineering leadership, making it ideal for someone who wants to shape the execution layer of digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
System Development & Delivery
Deliver project implementation and execution of scalable MES, SCADA, and data platform solutions across manufacturing sites using Industry 4.0 Event-Driven Architectural practices
Build real-time data flows using but not limited to Data Brokers (MQTT/Sparkplug B), SQL Databases, HighByte DataOps, Canary Labs Historian
Develop and maintain tag models, scripting logic, and visualization layers in platforms like Ignition or Litmus
Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize performance across edge, broker, and cloud layers
Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with Solutions Architects and Project Managers to ensure alignment between technical design and business objectives
Serve as a technical liaison across client stakeholders, operations, and technical teams
Lead debugging, performance tuning, and reliability improvements for complex MES/IIoT implementations
Mentorship & Standards Enforcement
Provide technical guidance to junior developers
Conduct code reviews, design feedback sessions, and pair programming as needed
Drive adoption of clean architecture, secure design patterns, and reusable integration components
Security & Compliance
Implement and enforce secure transport protocols (TLS), broker hardening, identity management, and secure edge connectivity
Ensure all integrations comply with internal standards and client IT/OT security policies
Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement
Document lessons learned, reusable code modules, and tested integration patterns
Maintain internal libraries, best practice guides, and delivery templates for future reuse
Research and adopt emerging tools, protocols, and best practices within the UNS and Industry 4.0 space
Candidate Profile
3-5+ years of experience in MES/IIoT/SCADA development or OT systems integration
Proven track record of delivering data-intensive solutions in manufacturing environments
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams
Skilled in code quality, documentation, and repeatable system design
Skilled in code design, build, and maintenance of software programs
Experience in prompt engineering and leveraging LLMs to assist in code development and automated daily tasks, including the creation of agents and sub-agents to achieve desired outcome
Formal education in engineering, computer science, or automation is preferred — but we prioritize proven experience in delivering MES/IIoT solutions.
US-based; travel up to 30% as needed
Why Join Ectobox?
Work on high-impact projects for some of the world's most recognizable manufacturing brands
Gain deep exposure to leading-edge Industry 4.0 platforms and data infrastructure
Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and professional growth
Help define delivery standards that will scale across dozens of sites and hundreds of production lines
Join us and start building your future in IIoT and digital transformation!
Apply To This Job
About Ectobox
Ectobox is a Pittsburgh-based remote industrial intelligence solutions company facilitating growth and efficiency in U.S. manufacturers through digital transformations. We are experts in manufacturing data architectures and MES solutions. In our solutions we use open technologies, integrate data with a structured Unified Namespace, focus on solving the business challenges first, and drive more value with less complexity. The result is real-time visibility for solving many plant challenges using a scalable and flexible solution.
About the Role
Ectobox is seeking an Industry 4.0 Engineer to manage technical delivery of advanced MES, IIoT, and real-time data integration solutions for global manufacturing clients. This role is ideal for developers who bring both deep technical implementation expertise and a passion for mentorship, system quality, and continuous improvement.
You will collaborate closely with solution architects, project managers, and client teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing Industry 4.0 systems. This position blends hands-on development with engineering leadership, making it ideal for someone who wants to shape the execution layer of digital transformation.
Key Responsibilities
System Development & Delivery
Deliver project implementation and execution of scalable MES, SCADA, and data platform solutions across manufacturing sites using Industry 4.0 Event-Driven Architectural practices
Build real-time data flows using but not limited to Data Brokers (MQTT/Sparkplug B), SQL Databases, HighByte DataOps, Canary Labs Historian
Develop and maintain tag models, scripting logic, and visualization layers in platforms like Ignition or Litmus
Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize performance across edge, broker, and cloud layers
Collaboration & Leadership
Work closely with Solutions Architects and Project Managers to ensure alignment between technical design and business objectives
Serve as a technical liaison across client stakeholders, operations, and technical teams
Lead debugging, performance tuning, and reliability improvements for complex MES/IIoT implementations
Mentorship & Standards Enforcement
Provide technical guidance to junior developers
Conduct code reviews, design feedback sessions, and pair programming as needed
Drive adoption of clean architecture, secure design patterns, and reusable integration components
Security & Compliance
Implement and enforce secure transport protocols (TLS), broker hardening, identity management, and secure edge connectivity
Ensure all integrations comply with internal standards and client IT/OT security policies
Knowledge Sharing & Continuous Improvement
Document lessons learned, reusable code modules, and tested integration patterns
Maintain internal libraries, best practice guides, and delivery templates for future reuse
Research and adopt emerging tools, protocols, and best practices within the UNS and Industry 4.0 space
Candidate Profile
3-5+ years of experience in MES/IIoT/SCADA development or OT systems integration
Proven track record of delivering data-intensive solutions in manufacturing environments
Effective communicator across technical and non-technical teams
Skilled in code quality, documentation, and repeatable system design
Skilled in code design, build, and maintenance of software programs
Experience in prompt engineering and leveraging LLMs to assist in code development and automated daily tasks, including the creation of agents and sub-agents to achieve desired outcome
Formal education in engineering, computer science, or automation is preferred — but we prioritize proven experience in delivering MES/IIoT solutions.
US-based; travel up to 30% as needed
Why Join Ectobox?
Work on high-impact projects for some of the world's most recognizable manufacturing brands
Gain deep exposure to leading-edge Industry 4.0 platforms and data infrastructure
Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values innovation and professional growth
Help define delivery standards that will scale across dozens of sites and hundreds of production lines
Join us and start building your future in IIoT and digital transformation!
Apply To This Job