Remote Digital Manufacturing Architect

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Professional development

Access to latest technologies

Contract-based rate

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting for a highly skilled Remote Digital Manufacturing Specialist. You will design, implement, and optimize digital manufacturing strategies using IoT, AI, and data analytics to boost production efficiency and quality.

The role requires Industry 4.0 expertise and a track record of leading digital transformation in manufacturing. The position offers fully remote work, flexible hours, and access to cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in digital manufacturing, Industry 4.0, or smart factory.
• Proven IoT, data analytics, and AI/ML experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of MES, SCADA, and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Python or R is a plus.
• Excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital manufacturing strategies and roadmaps.
• Design and configure smart factory solutions with IoT devices and automation.
• Analyze data to improve efficiency, quality, and costs.
• Apply AI/ML for predictive maintenance and process optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations for integration.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs reporting tools.
• Stay updated on emerging digital manufacturing trends.
• Provide remote support and training to site teams.
• Manage vendor relationships for digital manufacturing tech.

Skills

IoT platforms

Data analytics

AI/ML in manufacturing

MES/SCADA/ERP

Python or R

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/CS

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting for a highly skilled Remote Digital Manufacturing Specialist. You will design, implement, and optimize digital manufacturing strategies using IoT, AI, and data analytics to boost production efficiency and quality.

The role requires Industry 4.0 expertise and a track record of leading digital transformation in manufacturing. The position offers fully remote work, flexible hours, and access to cutting-edge technologies.