Industrial Automation Architect & IIoT Solutions Lead

Lattice Semiconductor; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Lattice Semiconductor in San Jose, California is seeking a senior industrial automation architect to design and lead comprehensive automation architectures integrating PLCs, robotics, machine vision, sensors, motion control, and cloud/edge technologies to meet customer requirements.

You will lead discovery sessions, define strategies, and collaborate with OEMs, system integrators, and vendors to translate complex needs into scalable solutions while shaping roadmaps and go-to-market approaches.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering.
• 12+ years of experience in industrial automation architecture or related roles.
• Expertise in automation platforms, industrial networking, functional safety, security, and IIoT technologies.
• Experience collaborating with OEMs, system integrators, and technology vendors.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive industrial automation architectures.
• Lead technical discovery sessions and define implementation strategies.
• Serve as SME in industrial networking, functional safety, IIoT, and digital transformation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external partners to co-design scalable automation solutions.
• Engage with OEMs and system integrators to translate requirements into proofs of concept.
• Drive technical narratives and marketing strategies that demonstrate leadership in automation.

Skills

Automation architecture

Industrial networking

IIoT technologies

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS in Electrical, Computer, or Systems Engineering

Tools

PLC platforms

Industrial networking tools

Automation software

Job description

Lattice Semiconductor in San Jose, California is seeking a senior industrial automation architect to design and lead comprehensive automation architectures integrating PLCs, robotics, machine vision, sensors, motion control, and cloud/edge technologies to meet customer requirements.

You will lead discovery sessions, define strategies, and collaborate with OEMs, system integrators, and vendors to translate complex needs into scalable solutions while shaping roadmaps and go-to-market approaches.