Lead Edge Engineer

Role overview

Lead Edge Engineer at Weir

Design & Development: Lead the design, development, deployment, and lifecycle improvement of industrial edge solutions across devices, gateways, and connectivity layers, ensuring robust and scalable IIoT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead Edge Engineer
• Software & Integration: Develop and support secure, reliable edge software and integration components tailored for demanding industrial environments, combining software engineering with real-world industrial deployment.
• Industrial Connectivity: Work hands-on with industrial protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet to integrate equipment, sensors, and systems with Weir's digital platform, enabling seamless OT integration.
• Field Deployment & Support: Support field deployment activities including installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ongoing optimisation of edge solutions, ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Success Metrics: Success in this role means delivering reliable, efficient edge solutions that enhance safety, operational efficiency, and digital transformation across global mining and minerals operations.
• Travel

Required qualifications

• Occasional travel may be required to support field deployment and customer engagement activities.
• Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
• What you’ll bring Must-haves:
• Strong experience in IIoT, industrial edge systems, or OT integration with hands-on software deployment experience.
• Solid knowledge of industrial protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus, and Profinet.
• Background in heavy industry, ideally mining or minerals processing, with practical field exposure.
• Strong software engineering fundamentals with experience in customer-facing technical roles; familiarity with Node.js, Python, or .NET is beneficial.
• Nice-to-haves:
• Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, or broader industrial technology environments.
• Hands-on experience with system commissioning and troubleshooting in industrial IoT/OT environments.
• Knowledge of additional protocols like MQTT or Sparkplug B.
• Exposure to edge computing and application development within industrial contexts.
• Why join Weir?
• We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers.
• We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
• We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world.
• We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
• We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference.
• We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives.
• You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Employment details

• Location - Bangalore Work Arrangement - Hybrid
• What we do at Weir We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future.
• We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably.
• Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver.
• So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste.
• Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.
• Make your impact You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges.
• You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support.
• You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.
• Location: Bangalore [India]

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams
• Study support