IoT Engineer – Fresh Graduate

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, entry-level IoT Engineer to join our team. You’ll work under the mentorship of senior engineers to learn how to design, build, and deploy industrial IoT solutions—from edge devices and gateways through to cloud platforms. This is a fantastic opportunity to jump-start your career in Industry 4.0 and gain hands-on experience across controllers, protocols, and connectivity tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Developing Edge-Side IoT Solutions

• Support senior engineers in extracting data from PLCs and controllers (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, ABB).

• Edge Processing & Data Transmission

• Help implement simple processing logic at the edge and ensure reliable forwarding of sensor and machine data to cloud or on-prem repositories.

• Learn & Apply IIoT Protocols

• Gain hands-on experience with MQTT, Modbus, OPC UA, and basic networking stacks (Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, TCP/IP, RS485).

• Support Connectivity Platform Setup

• Assist in configuring connectivity tools such as Kepware and evaluating other middleware solutions.

• Work with Edge Platforms

• Contribute to small projects on platforms like Ignition Edge and Node-RED to build simple integration flows.

• Collaborate Across Teams

• Partner with process-industry and manufacturing teams (steel, cement, pharma, automotive, FMCG) to understand use cases and requirements.

• Configure & Test IoT Platforms

• Help set up and validate environments on PTC ThingWorx, Siemens MindSphere, HiveMQ, HighByte, Litmus, and similar platforms.

• Adhere to Software Engineering Best Practices

• Follow coding standards, participate in peer code reviews, use source control (Git), and assist in basic testing and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Education

• bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Electronics, Computer Science, or related field.

• Academic Projects / Internships

• Experience through university projects or internships involving PLCs, sensors, or IoT devices.

• Basic PLC & Controller Knowledge

• Familiarity—through coursework or labs—with any controller. Hands-on knowledge with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or ABB controllers is an advantage.

• Fundamental IIoT Protocol Understanding

• Classroom or self-study exposure to MQTT, Modbus, or OPC UA.

• Willingness to Learn Industrial Networks

• Technical curiosity about Profinet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, and serial protocols (RS485).

• Introductory Experience with Integration Tools

• Hands-on with Node-RED or similar flow-based environments is an advantage.

• Software Engineering Fundamentals

• Understanding of version control, basic testing approaches, and writing clear documentation.

• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

• Ability to troubleshoot simple connectivity and data-format issues.

Preferred (But Not Mandatory)

• Coursework or project work on SCADA/MES systems or familiarity with ISA-95 concepts.
• Exposure to any commercial IoT platform (ThingWorx, MindSphere, Ignition, etc.).
• Awareness of emerging Industrial Data Ops practices such as Unified Namespace (UNS).