Junior IIOT Engineer, Shenzhen

As a Junior IIoT Engineer, you will help bring Overview.ai systems live at customer sites: connecting smart cameras to line PLCs, building the logic that runs the inspections, and making sure everything runs reliably on the factory floor. You will be mentored and grow into someone who can own an entire deployment.

Responsibilities

Deploy and commission Overview.ai vision-inspection systems on customer production lines, on-site; Create and tune camera inspection recipes for each product (regions of interest, models, pass/fail criteria); Set up and troubleshoot on-site: cameras, industrial networking and switches, and connectivity issues, using existing internal diagnostic tools; Build and maintain integration logic in Node-RED (data flow between cameras, PLCs, HMIs, and dashboards); Integrate cameras with factory PLCs over I/O, EtherNet/IP, and Profinet: triggering, handshake signals, and result reporting; Support customers on-site: basic training, issue resolution, and clear written and photo documentation of each deployment; Work closely with the team, escalating complex problems while steadily taking on more independence

Requirements

A diploma or degree in Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related industrial field, or a Computer Science or software background paired with hands-on factory experience; A working foundation in industrial fundamentals: basic concepts of PLCs and industrial automation (signals, I/O, trigger and handshake logic); A basic understanding of common manufacturing processes; The ability to read and clarify on-site requirements and turn customer needs into actionable inspection and integration specs; Solid troubleshooting instincts; A strong hands-on drive and problem-solving mindset; Basic English reading and writing, with a willingness to improve; Able and willing to travel frequently across China and Southeast Asia, with a valid passport; Reliable, communicative, and comfortable working directly in a live factory environment

Nice to have

Hands-on experience with specific PLC brands or industrial protocols (Keyence, EtherNet/IP, MQTT, or similar); Any scripting or programming experience (JavaScript, Python), or low-code tools such as Node-RED; Familiarity with machine vision, industrial cameras, or industrial networking; Basic SQL or dashboard tools

Benefits

Clear training path: Node-RED and camera-recipe building training, plus English training by an external instructor (two-year program); On-the-job training and mentorship; Fast, real ownership: commissioning live systems at major manufacturers; A growth track from Junior IIoT Engineer to IIoT Engineer to Senior IIoT Engineer