Industrial Automation in India is moving toward smart factories. Machines are becoming connected intelligent and easier to monitor through IoT systems. When you learn IoT with Raspberry Pi you gain the ability to track machine performance collect data and support modern automation requirements. This opens many strong career opportunities for engineering students.
Below are the top 5 careers in Industrial Automation with IoT along with simple examples to help you understand the roles.
1. Industrial IoT Engineer
Industrial IoT Engineers connect machines to digital systems for monitoring and control.
What you do
- Install sensors on tanks, pipelines, conveyors.
- Collect data using Raspberry Pi
- Send information to cloud dashboards
Example: Using Raspberry Pi to measure the temperature of an industrial motor and sending alerts to maintenance staff when it heats up.
2. Automation Engineer with IoT Skills
Automation Engineers now work with PLC and SCADA along with IoT for smart factory operations.
Your responsibilities
- Connect PLC systems with Raspberry Pi
- Build real time monitoring setups
- Assist in production line automation
Example: Connecting a Siemens PLC to a Raspberry Pi so production managers can view machine running status on their mobiles.
3. Predictive Maintenance Engineer
Predictive Maintenance Engineers prevent machine failures using IoT based data.
You will
- Track vibration or noise levels of machines
- Use Raspberry Pi to collect and process sensor data
- Suggest maintenance before breakdowns occur
Example: Using a vibration sensor connected to Raspberry Pi to detect early bearing failure in an industrial blower.
4. Industrial Data Monitoring Specialist
This role focuses on collecting and analyzing machine data for production improvements.
Your tasks
- Log data from sensors on the shop floor
- Create simple dashboards
- Share insights with engineers and supervisors
Example: Setting up Raspberry Pi to record hourly energy consumption of a machine and displaying trends on a dashboard.
5. Automation Product Tester IoT Focus
Automation testers ensure that industrial devices work correctly with IoT systems.
Work activities
- Test connectivity between PLC and IoT devices
- Check sensor performance
- Troubleshoot communication issues
Example: Testing if a Delta PLC can send production count data to a Raspberry Pi without errors.
