IoT Systems Leader / Senior IoT Developer

Job Title: IoT Systems Leader / Senior IoT Developer

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Reports To: CIO

Travel: Limited but up to 30%

Overview

Mersino Dewatering is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IoT Systems Leader / Developer to spearhead our next generation of IoT initiatives. With over 1,600 fleet assets outfitted with telemetry systems, this role plays a mission-critical part in managing system uptime, driving application innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and scaling IoT operations.

This is a senior individual contributor role with project management responsibilities. You'll lead end-to-end IoT application development and infrastructure efforts, while collaborating with 3rd party developers, consultants, and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical lead and project owner for Mersino's IoT systems and telemetry platforms.
• Design, develop, and optimize IoT edge-to-cloud applications using protocols such as MQTTs, CoAP, and TCP.
• Oversee deployment and remote device management across a nationwide fleet of telemetry-enabled industrial assets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and customers to capture requirements and convert them into robust technical solutions.
• Partner with 3rd party consultants to enhance IoT dashboards, alerting, diagnostics, and firmware update workflows.
• Create robust monitoring and uptime management processes, including support metrics, SLAs, and reporting.
• Assist in escalated support issues and coordinate troubleshooting with support and engineering teams.
• Drive initiatives to increase IoT data reliability, system performance, and customer visibility.
• Contribute to training content and internal documentation for ongoing platform usability.
• Establish best practices for application patching, security, and device lifecycle management.

Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IoT systems development or embedded device management.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently in fast-paced environments.
• Strong experience with Python and JavaScript, including REST APIs and WebSocket-based interfaces.
• Working knowledge of MQTTs, CoAP, and TCP/IP protocols in industrial IoT environments.
• Familiarity with Linux systems, IoT operating systems, and telemetry/SCADA environments.
• Strong understanding of remote asset management, telemetry platforms, and cloud-based IoT architectures.
• Exceptional analytical and troubleshooting skills across software, firmware, and network layers.
• Experience working with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines in development workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a focus on customer-first service delivery.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating IoT platforms with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo).
• Familiarity with platforms such as ThingsBoard, Node-Red, Azure IoT Hub, or AWS IoT Core.
• Exposure to IoT security best practices (e.g., TLS cert management, endpoint hardening).
• SCADA/Industrial controls integration experience.
• Certification(s) in networking, cloud, or security (e.g., Network+, Azure IoT, AWS Developer).
• Past experience with web development frameworks (Flask, FastAPI, Express.js).

What Success Looks Like

• A scalable and supportable IoT architecture that meets Mersino's growing demands.
• Reduced downtime and improved fleet health through proactive system insights.
• A seamless experience for internal teams and customers interacting with IoT-enabled equipment.
• Accelerated delivery of IoT features and enhancements through structured project leadership.