Remote IoT Field Engineer – Industrial Automation

IoT Field Engineer

BH Job :

4899

SF Job Req :

20006

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Job Title:
IoT Field Engineer

Location:
Remote, US

About Us

Ingersoll Rand thrives on a culture of innovation and a sense of ownership, committed to enhancing the lives of our employees, customers, and the planet. With over 80 renowned brands, our customers rely on our products and services to deliver high-quality flow creation and industrial solutions designed to perform in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our unwavering commitment to ownership has enabled our employees to cultivate strong customer relationships, driving them to solve the industry's most difficult problems.

Eco Plant is our pioneering SaaS technology division and is at the forefront of innovation. Harnessing the power of Internet of Things (IoT) technology and predictive analytics, we seamlessly automate air compressor systems, elevating energy efficiency, boosting system reliability, and enhancing off-site productivity. We're leading the charge in a sustainable industrial revolution, where cutting-edge technology meets eco-friendly solutions, transforming the very essence of how factories operate.

Job Overview:

There's a sustainability movement underway in manufacturing that leverages control systems to proactively monitor mission-critical equipment, evaluating and improving efficiency while predicting and preventing downtime and equipment failures. If you're looking to be at the leading edge of that progress, we're seeking a technically skilled and self-driven IoT Field Engineer to join our growing Eco Plant deployment team.

As an IoT Field Engineer, you will own the on-site installation and commissioning of Eco Plant hardware, ensuring each system is properly installed, connected, and communicating data before you leave the customer site. A strong mechanical and technical aptitude, as well as familiarity with computers and networking fundamentals, and the ability to work independently and resolve issues on your own, is necessary in this position as you will frequently be the sole Ecoplant representative on-site.

Responsibilities:

• Own the On-Site Installation:
  Take ownership of each Eco Plant installation, delivering high-quality workmanship that performs reliably in demanding industrial environments. You will frequently work independently as the on-site Eco Plant representative.
• Install Instrumentation and Sensors:
  Install the field instrumentation that feeds data to the Eco Plant platform, including air sensors and power monitoring equipment. Terminate and land wiring to its respective locations in accordance with provided documents for Ethernet, Modbus, discrete I/O, etc., while maintaining clean connections and reliable signal integrity.
• Deploy Edge Hardware:
  Mount and install edge devices, provision power, and position cellular antennas for optimal signal quality,
• Commission and Verify Connectivity:
  Configure network settings, confirm each device is communicating as expected, validate that data is flowing into the platform, and coordinate with technical support to resolve any connectivity issues prior to site departure.
• Maintain Documentation:
  Produce accurate records, redlines, and photographs to support the development and maintenance of each site's P& system diagram.
• Adhere to Safety Standards:
  Follow site and standard electrical safety practices, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) and appropriate PPE, when working around energized equipment and pressurized compressed air systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and/or combination of education
• 2+ years' related industrial controls installation experience required.
• 2+ years' experience deploying IoT and/or edge hardware in industrial environments.

Core Competencies:

• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude, with the ability to work hands-on and reason through how systems integrate. Relevant experience may come from field service, a technical degree, and/or substantial hands-on technical experience.
• Familiarity with computers and networking…