Global Manufacturing IT/OT Systems Architect

Jobtailor; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing IT/OT Engineer to design, implement, and support lifecycle IT/OT systems in regulated manufacturing environments. You will work on RTLS, RFID, AMRs, vision systems, and reporting platforms, ensuring 24/7 system reliability.

You’ll partner with plant engineering, MES, and IT teams across borders, create system specs and validation docs, and coordinate vendors to drive continuous improvement and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in CS/MIS/Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years of manufacturing IT/OT experience in regulated industries.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA platforms; Siemens and GE iFix advantageous.
• Proficient with SQL databases and data‑driven reporting.
• Ability to model processes and collaborate across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and support manufacturing IT/OT systems across their lifecycle.
• Support and enhance systems such as RTLS, RFID, AMRs, vision inspection, and custom reporting.
• Collaborate with plant engineering, global controls engineering, MES, and IT to ensure 24/7 performance.
• Develop system specs, interfaces, troubleshooting guidelines, and technical docs in regulated environments.
• Support testing, validation (GAMP), training docs, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate and manage external vendors and system integrators when required.
• Act as site liaison to global teams, ensuring alignment and knowledge sharing.

Skills

C#

C/C++

Python

SQL

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS / MIS / Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

GE iFix

HMI/SCADA

AMRs / RFID systems

Job description

• Design, develop, implement, and support manufacturing IT/OT systems across their entire lifecycle, from concept through sustained operation.
• Support and enhance systems such as RTLS, RFID, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), vision inspection systems, supervisory control platforms, and custom reporting solutions.
• Collaborate with plant engineering, global controls engineering, global MES, and IT infrastructure teams to ensure reliable 24/7 manufacturing system performance.
• Develop system specifications, interfaces, troubleshooting guidelines, and technical documentation in regulated manufacturing environments.
• Support system testing, validation (GAMP), training documentation, and compliance activities.
• Coordinate and manage external vendors and system integrators when required.
• Act as the site liaison to global teams, ensuring alignment, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Advanced experience (typically 5–10 years) working with manufacturing systems in food processing, pharmaceutical, or closely related regulated industries.
• Strong programming skills using high‑level languages such as C#, C/C++, Python, or similar.
• Experience with control system platforms (PLC/HMI/SCADA); Siemens and GE iFix experience are advantageous.
• Hands‑on experience with manufacturing operations systems such as MES, warehouse management systems, and system integrations.
• Proficiency working with SQL databases (e.g., MSSQL, PostgreSQL) and data‑driven reporting.
• Ability to analyze business and technical requirements, model processes, and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional and global teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field required.

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Hard Skills

• Manufacturing IT/OT Systems Design
• System Specifications Development
• Troubleshooting Guidelines Creation
• Data-Driven Reporting
• System Testing and Validation (GAMP)

Soft Skills

• Collaboration Across Cross-Functional Teams
• Knowledge Sharing
• Continuous Improvement Mindset