Remote Industrial Engineer - Digital Transformation

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance

Health insurance

Training & development

Fully remote work environment

Retirement savings plan with match

Innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Industrial Engineer to lead digital transformation across operations. The role focuses on leveraging technology to enhance production processes, data analytics capabilities, and smart factory implementations on a fully remote basis.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in industrial engineering, strong MES/IoT experience, and a solid grasp of Industry 4.0. You will collaborate with a globally distributed team to drive innovation and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years in industrial engineering with focus on digital transformation and automation.
• Experience with MES, IoT platforms and data analytics software.
• Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and digital factory principles.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication in distributed teams.
• Experience in project management and implementing complex technological solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and redesign industrial processes for digital integration and data-driven decisions.
• Implement and manage digital manufacturing tools and platforms (MES, IoT).
• Develop data collection, analysis, and visualization strategies for operational insights.
• Collaborate remotely with global teams, IT specialists, and production staff to deploy new technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new digital technologies and methodologies for adoption.
• Ensure successful integration of digital solutions into existing production workflows.

Skills

Digital transformation

Remote collaboration

Project management

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related technical field

Tools

MES

IoT platforms

Data analytics software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative Remote Industrial Engineer to drive digital transformation initiatives across their operations. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will focus on leveraging technology to enhance production processes, improve data analytics capabilities, and implement smart factory solutions. The ideal candidate is adept at integrating digital tools into industrial environments and is passionate about the future of manufacturing. You will play a key role in shaping the company's digital strategy and ensuring operational readiness for Industry 4.0 advancements, working with a globally distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and redesign industrial processes for digital integration, focusing on automation and data-driven decision-making.
• Implement and manage digital manufacturing tools and platforms, including MES and IoT solutions.
• Develop strategies for data collection, analysis, and visualization to improve operational insights.
• Collaborate remotely with global teams, IT specialists, and production staff to deploy new technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend new digital technologies and methodologies for adoption.
• Ensure the successful integration of digital solutions into existing production workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in industrial engineering, with a significant focus on digital transformation and automation.
• Proven experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), IoT platforms, and data analytics software.
• Strong understanding of Industry 4.0 concepts and digital factory principles.
• Excellent remote collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team.
• Experience in project management and implementing complex technological solutions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and remote work allowance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and online training.
• Fully remote working environment with flexible hours.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• A forward-thinking company culture focused on innovation and digital advancement.