Joseba Egia Larrinaga
Industrial Management Engineer
Industrial Management Engineer with 10+ years of experience leading Industry 4.0, IIoT, and digital transformation initiatives across sectors like automotive, steel, and food production. Passionate about solving complex industrial challenges through the application of advanced technology. I’m a fast learner and efficient executor who thrives in roles requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on leadership. Outside of work, I explore emerging tech and home automation through personal DIY projects, which I document at firstcommit.dev.
Skills
Industrial Management
advanced
- Project management
- Industrial processes
- Logistics
- Warehouse management
- ERP
- MES
- MOM
- Traceability
- Energy efficiency
Industrial IT
advanced
- IoT
- M2M integrations
- Cybersecurity
- Radio frequency
- Networking
- Visual data
Tools & Protocols
master
- Grafana
- Node-RED
- InfluxDB
- OPC-UA
- ModbusTCP
- S7 communication
- API (REST & SOAP)
- MQTT
- Docker
- Zigbee
- Zerotier
- JSON
Programming & Integration
intermediate
- ABAP (SAP)
- Node.js
- Data structuring
- API design and documentation
- System integration
- Edge-cloud architecture
Soft Skills
advanced
- Technical leadership
- Fast learning
- Cross-functional coordination
- Public speaking
- Client engagement
- Product strategy
Work Experience (6)
Jan 2024 - Current
Project Manager – Industry 4.0 / IIoT
Alhona Smart Industry
Leading IIoT and digital transformation projects across automotive and renewable energy sectors.
- Led IIoT implementations in Tier 1 automotive suppliers (plastic injection moulding and complex assembly lines).
- Led traceability software requirements definition for a global wind turbine manufacturer.
- Managed full project lifecycle: requirements gathering, system architecture, vendor coordination, deployment, and training.
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024
Associate Professor – Industrial Electronics
University of the Basque Country (EHU)
Part-time academic role in higher education, focused on industrial electronics and applied technology.
- Taught undergraduate courses in industrial electronics, focusing on real-world applications and modern industrial technologies.
- Supervised and mentored students during their final-year internships and capstone projects.
Mar 2021 - Dec 2023
Project Manager – IIoT / MES / MOM / R&D
Mondragon Sistemas de Información Grupo S. Coop.
Led technical product strategy and implementation of Industry 4.0 platforms across multiple industrial sectors.
- Led the definition and implementation of an industrial platform, from IIoT architecture and protocol connectors (Node-RED, OPC-UA, Modbus, MQTT) to MES/MOM core functionalities.
- Defined data structures, APIs, and dashboards ensuring semantic consistency and smooth integration with ERP and external systems.
- Acted as technical lead in client-facing events and contributed to EU R&D projects in AI, process optimization, and traceability.
Oct 2016 - Mar 2021
IT/OT Project Coordinator – MES / SAP / Industrial IT
Iparlat / Kaiku Group
Coordinated MES and industrial IT systems across multiple production plants in Spain and Chile, leading digitization efforts and IT/OT integration.
- Coordinated MES and SAP-based digitalization initiatives across plants in Spain and Chile, including downtime tracking, quality checks, and traceability.
- Implemented machine connectivity and real-time monitoring using industrial IoT tools, aligning IT/OT systems with business processes.
- Provided SAP WM and logistics support (including ABAP), and deployed cybersecurity and infrastructure monitoring solutions.
Sep 2013 - Oct 2016
Technology Lab Engineer – Digital Fabrication & Public Engagement
CICC Tabakalera – Hirikilabs
Managed the technical setup and operations of Medialab Hirikilabs, a public digital fabrication lab supporting innovation, education, and creative projects.
- Set up and managed a public digital fabrication lab, including equipment procurement, space design, and technical support.
- Led training programs and public engagement through workshops, exhibitions, and science dissemination activities.
Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
Junior Traceability Technician
Iparlat / Kaiku Group
Provided short-term technical support in traceability systems during a substitution period.
- Offered telematic support for SAP WM and traceability systems for industrial plants in Spain and Chile.
- Maintained RF equipment and supported operations in industrial labeling and robotic warehouses.
Projects (7)
s-X-AIPI – Self-X AI for Process Industry
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
Development of AI-driven decision support systems for anomaly detection and scrap optimization in steel manufacturing.
Capri – Cognitive Automation Platform for Process Industry
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Development of a digital twin for steel bar production with simulation and AI integration.
CIRMET – Energy Optimization in Intensive Industries
Jan 2021 - Dec 2022
Implementation of IIoT and analytics systems to optimize energy and resource use in the cement and water sectors.
OpenZDM – Zero Defect Manufacturing
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
Analytics platform for zero-defect production in glass manufacturing.
RePlasTIC – Digital Platform for Plastic Injection Molding
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
Platform to enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability in plastic injection molding (automotive sector).
firstcommit.dev
Jan 2021 - Current
Personal blog and lab focused on DIY tech projects, home automation, and IoT experimentation.
Landazale
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
Startup project for zero-mile produce distribution using IoT-enabled lockers and electric vehicles.
Volunteer
Jan 2011 - May 2011
Volunteer Sales Assistant
Intermón Oxfam
Supported daily operations in a second-hand charity shop in Dublin, assisting customers and managing donated items as part of a multicultural volunteer team.
Sep 2009 - Jul 2015
Member, then President
Dinitek Junior Empresa
Led and participated in various roles in a university-based junior company focused on technological innovation such as 3D prototyping, electronics, and mechanical design. Organized and promoted university-wide tech competitions and workshops.
Education (2)
2012 - 2014
Master equivalent (2nd cycle)
Industrial Management Engineering
University of the Basque Country – Gipuzkoa School of Engineering
2006 - 2010
Bachelor
Industrial Electronic Engineering
University of the Basque Country – Gipuzkoa School of Engineering
Certificates
2025-06
Node-RED: Advanced
Node-RED Academy (FlowFuse)
2022
EFSET English Certificate – C2 Proficient (86/100)
EF Standard English Test (EF SET)
2022
Machine Learning in Industry 4.0
EuroCC Austria
2009
EGA – Certificate of Aptitude in Basque Language C1
Basque Government – Dept. of Education
Publications
Digital Twin-enabled Application Architecture for the Process Industry in ENASE 2022 – 17th International Conference on Evaluation of Novel Approaches to Software Engineering
This paper presents a modular software architecture for integrating heterogeneous applications in the process industry, centered around Digital Twins. The proposed platform offers harmonized APIs for accessing diverse data types—structured, time series, and multimedia—based on domain-specific ontologies. It supports various applications, including physical simulations, AI-driven analytics, and visualizations. A case study in steel long product manufacturing demonstrates the platform's capability to unify data sources and enhance process observability.
Languages
Basque
Native speaker
Spanish
Native speaker
English
Fluent
References
“Excellent professional and colleague. Always learning and exploring everything related to technology. Also a great person.”Ignacio Urbiria – Maintenance Manager at Esnelat (Grupo Iparlat)
“I had the pleasure of working with Joseba Egia at MSI Grupo, both on production projects and R&D initiatives, and I can only highlight positive aspects of his work. He is committed, dedicated, and a great team player. What I value most is his attitude toward challenges: rather than avoiding them, he dives in to understand the problem and find the best possible solution. His perseverance and analytical skills were key to many of the projects we shared. A trustworthy professional, without a doubt.”Laura Rodriguez Rivera – Sales Consultant Digitalisation at MSI Grupo
“What defines Joseba is his curiosity and determination. Always eager to explore and learn new things — and on top of that, a pleasure to work with.”Aritz Zabaleta Urrosolo – Systems Technician at Tabakalera (Hirikilabs)