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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IIoT Engineer - **Company:** Ectobox, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Quality, Code Review, Software Debugging, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Identity and Access Management, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Pair Programming, Performance Tuning, Software Maintenance, Systems Development Life Cycle, DataOps, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, Large Language Models, Prompt Engineering, Information Technology, Transport Protocols, Real Time Data - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-IIoT-Engineer-Ectobox-Inc-592825414636821/ ## About the Role + 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 ## Description 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., 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., 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 ## Related Videos - [Enabling intelligent logistics automation: home-grown Industrial IoT platform at Austrian Post](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2018-enabling-intelligent-logistics-automation-home-grown-industrial-iot-platform-at-austrian-post) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Are Code Reviews Worth It? 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