Remote Industrial Systems Optimization Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Industrial Systems Optimization Engineer to join a distributed team. You will analyze complex industrial systems, build optimization models, and deliver measurable performance improvements across sectors.

You will use Arena/AnyLogic for simulations and Python/R/SQL for data analysis, collaborating with clients remotely and preparing detailed reports and dashboards. A Master’s in a quantitative field and 7+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of experience in industrial systems analysis and optimization.
• Strong expertise in process modeling, simulation software (Arena, AnyLogic), and statistical analysis.

Responsibilities

• Analyze industrial system performance using data analytics and simulation tools.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, cost reduction, and efficiency gains in manufacturing and operations.
• Develop and implement optimization strategies for production lines, supply chains, and energy consumption.
• Design and validate system improvements through simulation modeling before physical implementation.
• Collaborate remotely with clients and internal teams to understand needs and present tailored solutions.
• Create detailed reports, dashboards, and technical documentation outlining findings and recommendations.
• Monitor the effectiveness of implemented solutions and provide ongoing support and adjustments.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in industrial systems optimization.
• Ensure all proposed solutions align with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Python

R

SQL

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related quantitative field

Tools

Arena

AnyLogic

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Industrial Systems Optimization Engineer to join a distributed team. You will analyze complex industrial systems, build optimization models, and deliver measurable performance improvements across sectors.

You will use Arena/AnyLogic for simulations and Python/R/SQL for data analysis, collaborating with clients remotely and preparing detailed reports and dashboards. A Master’s in a quantitative field and 7+ years of experience are required.