Remote Industrial Engineer - Digital Transformation & IIoT

Placements24

Klerksdorp

Hybrid

ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Remote work allowance
Health benefits
Home office stipend
Online learning platforms
Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Industrial Engineer to lead digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing operations. This fully remote role focuses on redesigning processes with Industry 4.0 tech to boost efficiency, data-driven decisions, and scalability.

You will collaborate with global teams to implement IoT, AI, automation, and cloud-based tools while delivering training and guidance for adoption.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field with focus on digital systems.
  • 5+ years in industrial engineering with digital transformation exposure.
  • Experience implementing automation and data analytics solutions.
  • Experience with simulation software and system integration.
  • Strong understanding of cloud computing and IoT platforms.
  • Excellent remote communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and implement digitally enabled industrial processes and systems remotely.
  • Lead the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies (IoT, AI, automation) into manufacturing workflows.
  • Analyze production data to identify patterns for digital optimization and predictive maintenance.
  • Collaborate virtually with engineering, IT, and operations teams across different locations.
  • Develop training materials and provide guidance on new digital tools and processes to global teams.
  • Evaluate and recommend new software and hardware solutions for process automation and control.

Skills

Industrial engineering
Digital transformation
Remote collaboration
Data analytics
Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Simulation software
System integration
Cloud computing
IoT platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a forward-thinking Remote Industrial Engineer to lead digital transformation initiatives within manufacturing operations. This fully remote role focuses on redesigning processes with Industry 4.0 tech to boost efficiency, data-driven decisions, and scalability.

You will collaborate with global teams to implement IoT, AI, automation, and cloud-based tools while delivering training and guidance for adoption.

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