Instrumentation & Monitoring Manager

Instrumentation & IoT Operations Manager West Palm Beach, United States | Posted on 07/28/2026 Position:Instrumentation & IoT Operations Manager Location: West Palm Beach, FL Area About the Role SmartStructures is seeking an Instrumentation & IoT Operations Managerto oversee the development,quality assurance, and field deployment of embedded monitoring solutions usedto track the structural health of concrete piles, bridges, high-rise buildings,dams, and other critical infrastructure. This role blends hands-on producttroubleshooting, vendor and supply chain management, IT/workstation operations,and field installation support — serving as the operational backbone betweenengineering, manufacturing, vendors, and customers. Key Responsibilities Product Development & Process Improvement Develop andimplement new wireless concrete Embedded Data Collection (EDC) solutionsfor structural monitoring applications. Screen andtroubleshoot defective products, components, and processes. ApplyPoka-Yoke (error-proofing) methods and Design for Assembly (DFA)principles to streamline and improve assembly processes. Overseeassembly of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and embedded sensor units,ensuring adherence to build specifications and quality standards. Perform andsupport hands-on board-level assembly, rework, and testing to identify andcorrect defects prior to deployment. Develop andmaintain assembly work instructions, build documentation, and qualitychecklists. Partner withengineering to translate product design changes into updated assemblyprocedures. Identify andresolve vendor quality issues by initiating and tracking correctiveactions. Maintain andupdate product part drawings. Establish andmanage a barcode-based inventory system. Negotiatesupplier pricing and lead first-article evaluation and approval processes. Field Installation & Technical Support Coordinate andparticipate in field installations, including unit preparation, radioconnectivity troubleshooting, software debugging, and gauge installationinto concrete structures. Serve as thetechnical point of contact for on-site installation issues. Manage directreports, including performance reviews, timecard approval, daily activitytracking, and expense management. Requirements Required Bachelor'sdegree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (MBA aplus). 5+ years ofexperience in operations, product development, or field engineering,ideally within structural monitoring, IoT/sensor hardware, or relatedindustries. Hands-onexperience with embedded systems, wireless data collection, orsensor/monitoring hardware. Familiaritywith Poka-Yoke, DFA, and lean manufacturing/process improvementprinciples. Experiencemanaging vendor relationships, including corrective action processes andpricing negotiations. Workingknowledge of PCB/board-level assembly, rework, and testing processes. Willingness totravel for field installations, including work at activeconstruction/infrastructure sites. Preferred Experiencewith barcode inventory systems or similar asset tracking tools. Priorpeople-management experience (direct reports, timecards, performancereviews). Background incivil/structural engineering environments (bridges, high-rises, dams,concrete infrastructure). #J-18808-Ljbffr Smart Structures