Remote Job Details
Fulltime Remote. East Coast who are open to travel, which can be remote
Visa
Independent consultants required
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineers, and IT teams to define solution requirements aligned with manufacturing strategy.
- Design scalable, secure, and efficient solutions integrating shop floor systems (e.g., MES, SCADA) with enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, PLM, QMS).
- Proficiency in AWS, Microservices architecture and modern Software technology practices.
- In-depth knowledge of API Management, systems integration, data interoperability, on-prem and cloud infrastructure, operations, security/privacy requirements, and commercially available services and s
- Lead solution design for smart factory initiatives, including IoT, data analytics, and digital twin technologies.
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and vendors for manufacturing systems.
- Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project lifecycles—from conceptual design to implementation.
- Support process mapping, gap analysis, and system configuration in coordination with cross-functional teams.
- Create and maintain architectural documentation including system blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with solution design and delivery.
- Stay current with trends in Industry 4.0, manufacturing technologies, and digital transformation.
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in IT, systems integration, or enterprise architecture roles.
- 5+ years of experience specifically in manufacturing or industrial automation environments.
Technical Skills
- Deep experience of data modeling, integration patterns (e.g., APIs, middleware, OPC-UA), and cybersecurity in OT/IT environments.
- Deep Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and edge computing.
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics).
- Good understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies: IIoT, predictive maintenance, digital twins, etc
- Familiarity with manufacturing operations and technologies (e.g., MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS).
- Familiarity with EAM systems like Maximo.
Preferred Certifications
- TOGAF, ArchiMate, or other architecture frameworks.
- Certified AWS / Azure / GCP Solutions Architect - Master/Professional level.
- Certifications in MES or ERP platforms (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens).
- PMP or Agile project management certifications.