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Ihre Aufgaben Shape the Future of Digital Manufacturing We are looking for a motivated IIoT Engineer to join our Digital Manufacturing team. In this role, you will bridge the gap between industrial automation and modern software solutions, helping connect manufacturing equipment, industrial systems, and cloud-based applications. You will work closely with experts in Industrial IoT, software development, and AI-driven manufacturing solutions while contributing to the evolution of our digital manufacturing products. Your Responsibilities - - Connect and integrate industrial equipment and systems with digital platforms - Configure, deploy, and support IIoT solutions across manufacturing environments - Work with industrial communication protocols and data acquisition systems - Develop and maintain software components, integrations, and backend services - Collaborate with software developers, automation engineers, and solution architects - Support the continuous evolution of IIoT platforms and digital manufacturing solutions - Troubleshoot communication, connectivity, and integration challenges - Participate in architecture discussions and solution design activities Ihr Profil Soft Skills Assuming personal responsibility & demonstrating reliability Own Initiatives and perseverance Customer Orientation Conceptual skills Decision making Ability to Cooperate Excellent written and verbal communication skills Professional Expertise Bachelor's Degree Or Higher In - - Industrial Automation - Mechanical Engineering - Electrical Engineering - Mechatronics - Industrial Engineering - Or a comparable engineering discipline - 1-3 Years of Experience Technical Skills Programming experience with one or more of: - - Python - Java - C/C++ - Understanding of software development principles and backend technologies - Experience or knowledge of industrial communication protocols such as: - OPC UA (strongly preferred) - MQTT - Modbus - Familiarity with: - Industrial automation environments - PLC, SCADA, or DCS systems - Databases and data integration concepts - Cloud technologies and services - Microservice-based architectures Personal Skills - Robust curiosity and passion for technology - Continuous learning mindset - Problem-solving attitude - Ability to work across both engineering and IT domains - Motivation to grow and develop new technical skills Nice to Have - Experience with cloud platforms - Knowledge of message brokers and event-driven architectures - Understanding of web-based communication technologies (e.g., WebSockets) - Experience in manufacturing, industrial automation, or Industry 4.0 environments .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.