Senior Consultant I

As a Senior Consultant I at Concept Reply, your main responsibility includes engineering and building Industry 4.0 and IIoT solutions for Manufacturing clients. You’ll design systems such as HMI, MES, and SCADA using the Ignition platform, while also working with various programming languages including SQL, Python, and JavaScript. Additionally, you will create database solutions and interfaces with third-party software tools, ensuring comprehensive system design documentation for our clients.

To qualify for the Senior Consultant I position at Concept Reply, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. Experience in connected factory projects, particularly solutions for Industry 4.0, is essential. Inductive Automation – Ignition Certification, even if expired, is preferred. Strong programming skills in C#/.NET, SQL, Python, and JavaScript are also highly regarded.

Yes, at Concept Reply, the Senior Consultant I position allows for remote work. We value flexibility and understand the importance of managing tasks independently. This role involves collaborating with clients remotely, which requires excellent time management skills.

As a Senior Consultant I at Concept Reply, you'll have the opportunity to work with a variety of technologies including cloud solutions such as AWS, Azure, and Snowflake Data Cloud. You will design HMI, MES, and SCADA systems, and work with databases like SQL Server and PostgreSQL, as well as MQTT Brokers. Familiarity with these technologies will be crucial for success in this role.

Absolutely! At Concept Reply, we encourage continuous learning and professional development. We support our team members in gaining certifications, particularly the Inductive Automation – Ignition Certification, and provide avenues for growth within the organization, enabling you to enhance your skills and expertise in IoT and Industry 4.0.

When asked about your experience with Industry 4.0 projects, it’s essential to highlight specific projects you've worked on that demonstrate your ability to engineer and build solutions. Discuss the technologies you utilized, your role in the project, challenges faced, and how you overcame them. This gives the interviewer insight into your problem-solving skills and hands-on experience.

Answering this question requires you to detail the programming languages you are proficient in, such as SQL, Python, or JavaScript. Discuss how you have used these languages in previous projects for system designs or applications, providing tangible examples to showcase your capability and versatility.

To effectively answer this question, recount a specific project where you played a key role. Discuss your planning process, how you collaborated with team members, dealt with obstacles, and ensured that project milestones were met. Emphasize your organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

When discussing your approach to learning new technologies, emphasize your proactive attitude. Mention resources you utilize, such as online courses, webinars, or industry seminars. Highlight your curiosity and how you integrate new knowledge into your work, as it relates closely to the evolving landscape of IoT.

Documentation is crucial in engineering, and you should explain that it helps maintain transparency, facilitates communication, and provides a reference for both the team and clients. Discuss your methods for ensuring thorough documentation while working on projects, as it is a vital part of the Senior Consultant I role at Concept Reply.

Effective communication with clients is vital. Discuss your approach to understanding client needs, providing regular updates, and being responsive to their queries. Mention techniques you use, such as active listening and clear reporting, to build strong relationships and maintain customer satisfaction.

Consider sharing a specific experience where a project took an unexpected turn, such as shifts in client requirements or technological changes. Describe your adaptive strategies, how you reassessed the situation, and what actions you took to ensure project success despite those challenges.

To answer this question, express your understanding of IIoT and its transformative impact on manufacturing operations. Discuss how IIoT enhances efficiency, data-driven decision-making, and real-time monitoring, citing examples where possible to demonstrate your knowledge and enthusiasm for the industry.

Discuss your organizational strategies for prioritizing tasks in fast-paced settings. Highlight tools or methods you use, such as task lists or project management software, and how you assess urgency and importance to manage timelines effectively.

This is your chance to show your enthusiasm for the company. Research Concept Reply’s projects, culture, and values, and connect them to your professional aspirations. Discuss how you align with their vision and what excites you about the opportunity to work with a leading company in IoT solutions.