A day in the life of an Inimco IoT Engineer

At Inimco, the role of an IoT Engineer is multifaceted and dynamic, offering a diverse range of responsibilities and challenges. Yens De Fraeye, an IoT Engineer at Inimco, exemplifies this versatility. He enjoys being involved in the entire lifecycle of a project, encompassing analysis, development, deployment, maintenance, and support. His job allows him to express his creativity and apply his expertise in software development to benefit customers, colleagues, and the company.
Yens’ passion for software stems from its rewarding nature, allowing him to build from scratch with minimal resources and the ability to start over if necessary. His role as an IoT Engineer involves significant freedom and technical creativity, a departure from his initial dream of becoming an art director in the games industry.
The primary function of an IoT Engineer at Inimco is to write software and integrate it across different environments and machines, each with its own protocol. This integration ensures seamless communication and data exchange among diverse systems. Deployment and operational understanding are also crucial, requiring knowledge of various machine brands and their specific features.
Yens utilizes a wide range of tools, including the full IoT stack, Visual Studio, IoT Explorer, Microsoft SQL Manager, Azure tools, and OT-related tools like Modbus and Kepware. His certifications in Microsoft Azure and Kepware reflect his expertise and ongoing learning.
Key qualities for an IoT Engineer include maintaining an overview of the entire process and understanding the impact of changes across different stages. Yens’ role has evolved over his three years at Inimco, expanding to include customer interaction, project planning, sales opportunities, and 24/7 support, sometimes involving unconventional working hours.