Remote Manufacturing Systems Integrator — MES/ERP & IoT

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,240,000 - 1,791,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote work schedule

Exposure to cutting-edge Industry 4.0 

Long-term contracting opportunities

Global client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Remote Manufacturing Systems Integrator to design, implement, and optimize cross‑system integrations across MES, ERP, SCADA and IoT for clients worldwide. The role emphasizes data flow, real‑time decision making, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

You will work largely remotely with global clients, tackling diverse projects, and driving automation and digital transformation in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in manufacturing systems integration or MES implementation.
• Strong understanding of MES/ERP/SCADA and industrial protocols.
• Programming/scripting experience (Python, Java, or C#).
• Experience with API development, web services (REST/SOAP), data integration tools.
• Knowledge of IoT/cloud manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integration solutions between MES, ERP, SCADA, PLCs and IoT.
• Configure and customize MES to client needs.
• Develop data connectors and APIs for seamless data exchange.
• Analyze workflows to identify automation opportunities.
• Troubleshoot integration issues ensuring system stability.
• Create technical docs: architecture diagrams, guides, user manuals.
• Collaborate with client IT/ops teams for successful deployments.
• Stay updated on smart manufacturing and data integration trends.
• Provide remote support and guidance during and after deployment.
• Ensure adherence to cybersecurity and data privacy practices.

Skills

Remote collaboration

Cross-platform integration

Data analytics

Client facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/EE

Tools

MES

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

SCADA

IoT platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Remote Manufacturing Systems Integrator to design, implement, and optimize cross‑system integrations across MES, ERP, SCADA and IoT for clients worldwide. The role emphasizes data flow, real‑time decision making, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

You will work largely remotely with global clients, tackling diverse projects, and driving automation and digital transformation in manufacturing environments.