Remote Industrial Engineer - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,523,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office allowance

Global health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible hours

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Engineer for a fully remote, globally distributed role focused on automation and digital transformation. You will identify automation opportunities, design digital workflows, and implement IoT/AI solutions to improve productivity and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field, 5+ years in industrial engineering, and strong experience with RPA, AI, IoT, Python/C++, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with emphasis on automation and digital systems.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial engineering with a strong focus on digital transformation, automation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Proven experience implementing robotic process automation (RPA), AI, or IoT solutions in industrial settings.
• Proficiency in programming languages (Python, C++) and data science concepts.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work in a distributed team.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess opportunities for automation and digital transformation across global operations.
• Design and develop digital process models, including simulations and workflows, using advanced software tools.
• Lead automation project implementations with internal teams and external vendors.
• Develop strategies for IoT, AI, and machine learning integration in manufacturing.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and opportunities for digital improvements.
• Create and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets for digital initiatives.

Skills

Automation

Digital transformation

Industrial engineering

Python

C++

Data analytics

IoT

RPA

AI

Cloud platforms

Agile

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering / Computer Science / related field

Tools

Simulation software

Process modeling

Data analytics platforms

AWS

Azure

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Engineer for a fully remote, globally distributed role focused on automation and digital transformation. You will identify automation opportunities, design digital workflows, and implement IoT/AI solutions to improve productivity and data-driven decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s in a related field, 5+ years in industrial engineering, and strong experience with RPA, AI, IoT, Python/C++, and cloud platforms.