Azure IoT Technical Lead H/F

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Job Description

Lead the design, deployment and evolution of ACC’s Industrial IoT platform, with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure IoT Operations and industrial edge technologies.

Act as the technical reference for IIoT solutions, bridging manufacturing, automation, OT, IT, Cloud and Data platforms, and enabling scalable, secure and reusable solutions across ACC plants.

The Main Missions For This Role Are

• Technical Leadership :
  • Act as the technical lead for Azure IoT and industrial edge solutions across ACC.
  • Define and maintain reference architectures, standards, and best practices.
  • Guide technical decisions on connectivity, data flows, edge computing, and cloud integration.
  • Support complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

• Platform Delivery :
  • Lead deployment and industrialization of IIoT solutions across manufacturing sites.
  • Drive site onboarding, rollout activities, and platform adoption.
  • Coordinate internal teams, integrators, and technology partners.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with ACC architecture principles.
• OT / IT Integration :
  • Facilitate integration between industrial equipment, OT systems, MES, and enterprise platforms.
  • Drive standardization of industrial connectivity using technologies such as OPC-UA, MQTT, APIs, and Azure services.
  • Ensure reliable and secure data flows from the shopfloor to enterprise systems.
• Platform Evolution :
  • Contribute to the roadmap and continuous improvement of ACC's IIoT platform.
  • Evaluate new technologies and accelerate adoption of Azure IoT capabilities.
  • Promote reusable solutions and industrial best practices across sites.
    

To describe the DNA of Block 1 of the ACC Gigafactory :

• A high-threshold SEVESO-classified industrial site where safety governs every action.
• A ramp-up in production where we are adapting our practices to improve stability and performance.
• A strong culture of quality supported by regular checks and committed teams.
• A close-knit group united around ambitious goals, with management on the ground to support success.

Profile

Knowledge/Know how :

• Strong expertise in Industrial IoT, edge computing and industrial connectivity.
• Hands-on experience with Azure IoT Operations, Azure Arc, Kubernetes, MQTT and OPC UA.
• Experience deploying and operating IoT platforms in manufacturing environments.
• Good understanding of OT systems, industrial automation, MES and industrial data flows.
• Knowledge of Azure integration and data platform services.
• Good understanding of Unified Namespace concepts and event-driven industrial architectures.
• Strong solution design, troubleshooting and technical leadership capabilities.
• Ability to bridge Manufacturing, OT, IT, Cloud and Data teams.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in Industrial IoT, Edge, industrial automation or related technologies.”
• Strong background in Azure IoT, industrial connectivity, and OT-to-Cloud architectures.
• Experience working with manufacturing systems, industrial automation, and shopfloor data integration.
• Ability to lead technical initiatives from architecture and deployment through operationalization.
• Experience with Azure IoT Operations, Azure Arc, MQTT, OPC-UA, Kubernetes, or similar technologies is highly valued.
• Knowledge of Unified Namespace (UNS) concepts and modern industrial data architectures is a plus.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, GitOps).

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, IT, or related field
• Certifications in project management or cloud/IoT are a plus

Key Behaviours

• Strong leadership with technical credibility
• Takes ownership with end-to-end accountability
• Hands-on mindset (ability to go deep when needed)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Resilience and ability to work in complex and fast-paced industrial environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to align IT, OT and business stakeholders around common objectives

Some Extra Skills Which Make The Difference

• Knowledge of Sparkplug B and modern MQTT ecosystems.
• Experience with industrial cybersecurity and OT network architectures.
• Familiarity with Azure Data & AI services and industrial data platforms.
• Experience working in large-scale manufacturing or multi-site industrial environments.
• Microsoft Azure certifications are a plus.

Why join us?

✅ Performance-based bonuses

✅ Meal allowance

✅ Profit sharing

✅ Attractive employee benefits: gift cards, holiday vouchers, tickets, organised outings, etc.

✅ Mileage allowance

✅ Referral bonus

✅ Two meal delivery options + connected fridges

✅ Multicultural and inclusive environment

Our Recruitment Process

• Phone Pre-Qualification : an initial conversation to understand your background, motivations, and answer your questions.
• Technical Interviews (2 steps) : discussions with managers to assess your skills and put them into perspective with the role and team challenges.
• HR Interview : an in-depth conversation, supported by a behavioral assessment, reviewing key points from the technical interviews, discussing your future within ACC, and covering employment conditions.