IIoT Technical Development Specialist

Vega Americas
United States, Ohio, Mason
3877 Mason Research Parkway (Show on map)
Sep 16, 2025
The IIoT Technical Development Specialist is responsible for designing and developing IIoT solutions from concept to implementation, integrating both VEGA and third-party hardware/software to meet the defined application requirements of each project. What you'll do: Engage with field sales and customers to gather solution requirements, system architectures, etc. Develop, configure, and integrate IIoT solutions including sensors, edge devices, gateways, and cloud platforms. Develop and deliver proof-of-concepts and demonstrations to showcase solution capabilities. Provide technical support during pre-sales and post-sales phases, including site visits, installations, and troubleshooting. Assist sales and business development teams to create technical proposals. Develop documentation such as system specifications and collaborate with other team members to develop training materials. Document technical processes, write basic user guides, and help maintain project records, training materials Train customers and internal teams on solution deployment, configuration, and maintenance. Stay up to date with IIoT technologies, tools, and best practices. Work with outside vendors. Must be willing to travel up to 25% What you need: Bachelors or Associate's Degree in Mechatronics Engineering/Technology, Automation Engineering or other related technical field OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong problem-solving skills with a desire for learning new technologies. Detail-oriented, with an appreciation for documenting processes and following established internal business systems. Highly organized, able to remain focused and productive in dynamic or distracting environments. Basic knowledge of networking concepts and industrial communication protocols is a plus (e.g., MQTT, Modbus, OPC-UA, LoRa). Familiarity with cloud-based platforms. Some experience with programming languages like Python, C#, or JavaScript is a plus. Hands-on experience with microcontrollers, PLCs, or industrial automation systems gained through coursework or hands on projects. VEGA Americas manufactures, distributes, and services process instrumentation to measure level, density, weight, and pressure. Our products have been making industrial processes safer and more efficient for over 60 years. As an employee, you'll find VEGA Americas commits itself to the highest quality standards and respect for the individual needs of employees, customers, vendors, and shareholders. Don't take it from us alone, VEGA has been awarded a Cincinnati Enquirer's Top Workplace Award for 9 years running! Our Mission: With innovative technologies and services, we develop solutions that inspire. Through our sense of simplicity and our focus on people, we are looking to the future with curiosity. Locally grounded and globally connected, together we give values a home. Our Values: Curiosity, Humanity, Simplicity, Connectivity VEGA Americas, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy that we will not discriminate against any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, or veteran status. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE AA Minority/Female/Vet/Disability