MFG Solution Architect-68917

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cutting-edge smart factory initiatives

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership opportunities in large-arch

Professional development and growth

Agile project management

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Manufacturing (MFG) Solution Architect to shape solution architecture for manufacturing environments, with a strong emphasis on smart factory transformation and enterprise integration.

The role requires partnering with business, technology, and operational stakeholders to balance technical depth, governance, cybersecurity, and practical delivery across complex industrial systems. Remote work available for US-based candidates.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Solution Architecture or IT leadership roles.
• 5+ years delivering enterprise solutions in manufacturing or smart factory settings.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering; Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution architecture aligned with manufacturing needs
• Design secure solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, and enterprise applications
• Lead architecture for smart factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and vendors for modernization
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards and cybersecurity requirements
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop architecture artifacts such as blueprints and system diagrams
• Design integration strategies using APIs and industrial protocols
• Identify risks and drive architecture governance
• Stay current with Industry 4.0 technologies

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Integration

Industry 4.0

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a MFG Solution Architect-68917 to join the team of a leader in the Manufacturing & Automotive space.

This role will shape solution architecture for manufacturing environments, with a strong focus on smart factory transformation and enterprise integration. You will partner closely with business, technology, and operational stakeholders to align architecture decisions with modernization goals. The position requires balancing technical depth, governance, cybersecurity, and practical delivery across complex industrial systems.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define solution architecture aligned with manufacturing needs
• Design secure solutions integrating MES, SCADA, PLCs, and enterprise applications
• Lead architecture for smart factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and vendors for modernization
• Ensure compliance with enterprise standards and cybersecurity requirements
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop architecture artifacts such as blueprints and system diagrams
• Design integration strategies using APIs and industrial protocols
• Identify risks and drive architecture governance
• Stay current with Industry 4.0 technologies

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Solution Architecture or related IT leadership roles
• 5+ years delivering enterprise solutions in manufacturing or smart factory settings
• Experience as a Solution Architect or Enterprise Architect in large-scale manufacturing environments
• Proven track record in enterprise integration design across manufacturing and business systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge smart factory initiatives
• Collaborative team environment with cross-functional engagement
• Chance to lead significant architectural efforts in manufacturing
• Potential for continuous professional development and innovation
• Embedded Agile methodologies for project management

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification - your background could be exactly what this team needs.