IIoT Senior Solution Engineer

MASS Tech LLC; Greensboro, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

MASS Tech LLC in Greensboro, NC is seeking a highly skilled IIoT Senior Solution Engineer to design, develop, and deploy IIoT and SCADA solutions that support manufacturing operations across production areas. This role will ensure accurate, real-time data is available and seamlessly connected across manufacturing systems, empowering teams to solve problems quickly and effectively.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in industrial automation, SCADA/HMI development, and IIoT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years experience in industrial automation, SCADA/HMI, or IIoT architecture.
• 3+ years with Ignition platform (Perspective, Designer, gateway, scripting).
• Proficiency in Python, Jython, .NET/C#, Typescript, SQL.
• Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens).
• 2+ years using Sparkplug B, MQTT, and OPC UA/DA in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, ControlNet).
• Strong SQL querying/updating.

Responsibilities

• Build edge data ingestion systems capable of hundreds of concurrent PLC connections with production-scale throughput.
• Deliver reliable applications using Ignition SCADA, .NET/C#, Typescript, and Angular.
• Develop load testing platforms for stressed testing of industrial drivers and messaging ahead of production.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, design specs, and technical decision records.
• Coach team members to build solutions and effectively use platform tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, logistics, maintenance, and quality teams to translate processes into requirements.
• Evaluate emerging industrial technologies and provide strategic recommendations for integration.

Skills

Industrial automation

SCADA/HMI development

IIoT architecture

Python

Jython

C#

Typescript

SQL

EtherNet/IP

OPC UA/DA

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Ignition

Docker

Kubernetes

MQTT

Sparkplug B

Copilot

MS SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Greensboro, United States | Posted on 09/03/2026

MASS Tech LLC is a Greensboro, North Carolina based technology and engineering company that makes AI and modern technology work for manufacturing businesses. We deliver practical solutions across product engineering, industrial digitalization, IoT, MES, automation, low code applications, data analytics, and AI powered operations - helping organizations improve productivity, quality, traceability, and decision making.

Our team combines deep manufacturing knowledge with emerging technologies to solve real operational challenges from the shop floor to the enterprise. We value collaboration, continuous learning, and hands-on problem solving, giving our people opportunities to work on meaningful projects, develop innovative solutions, and create measurable results for the industries we serve.

Job Description

MASS Tech is seeking a highly skilled IIoT Senior Solution Engineer to design, develop, and deploy IIoT and SCADA solutions that support manufacturing operations across production areas. This role will ensure accurate, real-time data is available and seamlessly connected across manufacturing systems, empowering teams to solve problems quickly and effectively. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in industrial automation, SCADA/HMI development, and IIoT architecture, with a strong focus on innovation and reliability.

• Build high-fidelity edge data ingestion systems capable of handling hundreds of concurrent PLC connections with sustained throughput at production scale.
• Deliver reliable applications and systems that meet business and process needs, using platforms such as Ignition SCADA, .NET/C#, Typescript, and Angular.
• Develop load testing platforms to enable repeatable stress testing of industrial drivers and messaging infrastructure before production deployment.
• Produce and maintain architecture documentation, design specifications, and technical decision records.
• Enable and coach team members to build their own solutions and effectively use platform tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, logistics, maintenance, and quality teams to translate business processes into solution requirements.
• Evaluate emerging industrial technologies and provide strategic recommendations for integration into manufacturing environments.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience (5+ years).
• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, SCADA/HMI development, or IIoT architecture.
• 3+ years of experience with the Ignition platform (Perspective, Designer, gateway architecture, scripting).
• Proficiency in Python, Jython, .NET/C#, Typescript, and SQL.
• Experience with PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi, Omron, Siemens, or equivalent).
• 2+ years of experience using Sparkplug B, MQTT, and OPC UA/DA protocols in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, ControlNet).
• Strong experience querying and updating SQL databases (MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills using structured methods such as 5-Why, protocol analysis, and reverse engineering.

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and modern infrastructure (Kubernetes/k3s).
• Familiarity with Model Context Protocol (MCP).
• Experience leveraging coding assistants (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code) to accelerate development.
• Experience with JTEKT Toyopuc PLC platforms.
• Exposure to machine vision, RFID, or barcode integration.
• Greenfield manufacturing facility startup experience.
• Background in technical training or instructional design.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus