Remote Industrial AI & IoT Transformation Lead

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,005,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Flexible hours

Professional growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Industrial Engineer to drive digital transformation across client sites. You will evaluate and implement IoT, AI, and advanced analytics to optimize industrial processes and boost efficiency.

You will lead remote teams, design roadmaps, and deliver data-driven solutions while staying ahead of Industry 4.0 trends and ensuring seamless client adoption.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field.
• 8+ years of industrial engineering experience with emphasis on digital transformation.
• Proven experience with IoT platforms and AI/ML in industrial contexts.
• Ability to lead and manage remote projects and distributed teams.
• Strong understanding of industrial processes, manufacturing operations and supply chain.
• Proficiency in Python or R for data analysis.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication and strategic thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment and adoption of digital technologies for process optimization.
• Develop digital transformation strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Design data-driven solutions to improve productivity and reduce costs.
• Analyze operational data to identify patterns and insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.
• Manage the implementation lifecycle of digital solutions.
• Develop training materials and conduct virtual training sessions.
• Stay current with Industry 4.0 trends and technologies.
• Communicate progress and recommendations to stakeholders.

Skills

Remote leadership

Industrial engineering

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

IoT platforms

Python

R

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Industrial Engineer to drive digital transformation across client sites. You will evaluate and implement IoT, AI, and advanced analytics to optimize industrial processes and boost efficiency.

You will lead remote teams, design roadmaps, and deliver data-driven solutions while staying ahead of Industry 4.0 trends and ensuring seamless client adoption.