Integration Engineer - Industry 4.0
We are looking for a highly motivated and technically skilled Integration Engineer to join our team focused on driving the implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in industrial environments. Reporting to the Solutions Architect – Industry 4.0, this role will play a critical role in modernizing production processes, improving operational efficiency, and enabling smart manufacturing through the design and implementation of IoT, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence solutions.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain control systems using CODESYS V3.5 programming software.
- Implement Industry 4.0 solutions in industrial environments, including IoT devices, cloud platforms, and AI algorithms using programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++.
- Configure and integrate industrial communication protocols, such as OPC UA and MQTT, to ensure seamless data transfer between devices and systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, maintenance, and IT, to ensure successful implementation of Industry 4.0 solutions.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in Industry 4.0 and industrial control systems to identify potential opportunities for improvement and innovation.
- Document and maintain technical specifications and design documents.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot issues related to Industry 4.0 solutions.
- Provide training and support to operations and maintenance teams on the use of control systems.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience
- Strong knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies such as IoT, AI, Cyber-Physical Systems, and Cloud Computing
- Strong knowledge of industrial control systems and programming languages such as CODESYS or IEC 61131
- Experience with SCADA, MES, and ERP software systems.
- Experience with configuring and integrating field devices, such as sensors and actuators, into control systems
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++
- Knowledge of industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, MQTT)
- Understanding of data analytics and visualization tools
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams and collaborate with stakeholders
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with safety and security standards and regulations in industrial environments.
Company Description
ifm efector, inc., headquartered in Malvern, PA, has earned the distinguished Top Employers certification for 2020 and 2021 in North America for our outstanding people practices. ifm efector is the US subsidiary of ifm electronic gmbh, a global company with over 8,750 employees in 165 countries serving 155,000 customers worldwide. Our core business is the development and production of sensors and controls for industrial automation and process applications.
"Exceptional success can only be achieved when the employees believe in the company and when they know that they are treated in a fair and honest way." -ifm philosophy
ifm is a privately-owned company whose success can be attributed to three guiding principles: Employees First, Customer Loyalty, and Safe Growth. With a supportive and collaborative culture, ifm welcomes new ideas and fosters honest communication and trust. Distinguished by their individual capabilities and contributions, every employee plays a role in the success of our business, so that we may provide innovative solutions to meet and exceed our customer’s business needs. ifm is dedicated to ensuring employees are engaged, enabled, and empowered to realize their full potential in a positive, diverse, and inclusive work environment filled with meaning and a shared sense of purpose.
“We have amazing products, but best of all we have amazing people. This is a core value of our success.” - Roger Varma, CEO, ifm efector
ifm efector, inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or handicap, marital or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected under applicable federal, state or local law.