IoT Lead

About the Company Propel Industries is a leading manufacturer of world-classCrushing & Screening (C&S) equipment , offering advanced, reliable, and efficient solutions for the mining and construction industries. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer success, Propel continues to transform the C&S landscape through technology-driven products. Our culture encourages continuous learning, collaboration, and engineering excellence, empowering individuals to create meaningful impact. About the Role We are looking for an experiencedIoT Manager (13+ years)to lead IoT development and deployment across all Propel C&S products, includingstationary crushers, mobile crushers, screens, and washing systems . This role will work closely with theR&D Electricals team , Product Engineering, Automation, and Service to architect and implement end-to-end IoT solutions that enable smart machine capabilities, remote monitoring, predictive maintenance, and enhanced customer uptime. Key Responsibilities Define and execute the IoT roadmap for all C&S equipment including stationary crushers, mobile crushers, screens, and washing systems. Architect complete IoT systems covering sensors, controllers, gateways, connectivity modules, and cloud integration. Standardize IoT hardware and data models across product lines for uniformity and scalability. Select, test, and validate industrial-grade sensors for vibration, temperature, hydraulics, power, and structural monitoring. Integrate sensors and telematics modules into both stationary and mobile crusher electrical architectures. Oversee firmware development, embedded coding validation, and edge device configuration. Ensure reliable connectivity for mobile crushers using CAN, Modbus, MQTT, RS485, GPS, 4G/LTE/5G, and Wi-Fi. Lead cloud dashboard development for real-time health monitoring, utilization tracking, alerts, and predictive maintenance. Define telemetry KPIs and data structures for monitoring crusher performance, downtime events, and failure patterns. Conduct field trials and validation for IoT-enabled stationary and mobile units in quarry and mining environments. Troubleshoot system issues related to sensors, connectivity, firmware, and cloud communication. Collaborate with R&D Electricals, Product Engineering, Automation, and Service teams for end-to-end IoT implementation. Support service teams with remote diagnostics, fault analysis, and IoT-based service workflows. Manage IoT vendors, telematics partners, and hardware suppliers for quality, performance, and reliability. Ensure compliance with industrial safety, EMC standards, electrical guidelines, and cybersecurity requirements. Prepare system documentation, wiring diagrams, validation reports, and integration manuals. Lead large-scale deployment of IoT solutions across all crusher platforms and customer sites. Drive improvements in machine uptime, operator efficiency, and predictive maintenance capability through IoT data insights. Preferred Skills Strong expertise in IoT architecture, industrial sensors, telematics, and communication protocols. Experience with embedded systems, edge computing, and industrial gateways. Hands-on experience in heavy equipment, mining machinery, or off-highway mobile equipment. Knowledge of cloud IoT platforms (AWS, Azure, ThingsBoard or equivalent). Understanding of predictive maintenance, condition monitoring, and analytics. Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Familiarity with cybersecurity best practices and IoT hardware compliance standards.