Remote Systems Optimization Engineer: Scale & Efficiency

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Global health benefits

Development budget

Tech platforms access

Growth-oriented environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Systems Optimization Engineer to join a fully remote, global engineering team. You will identify performance bottlenecks, architect scalable solutions, and implement changes to improve productivity and resource utilization from your home office.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in systems analysis and optimization, with strong modeling, statistics, and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in systems analysis, optimization, and performance tuning.
• Proficiency in modeling and simulation tools, statistical analysis, and data visualization techniques.
• Expertise in process mapping, workflow analysis, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing systems to identify performance bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
• Design scalable, efficient, and robust solutions to address identified inefficiencies.
• Implement and manage system upgrades, migrations, and configuration changes.
• Collaborate remotely with engineering, IT, and operations teams for deployment and integration of optimized systems.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system architectures, processes, and best practices.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies to propose innovative optimization strategies.

Skills

System optimization

Data analysis

Modeling and simulation

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Lean Six Sigma

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Modeling software

Simulation software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly analytical Systems Optimization Engineer to join a fully remote, global engineering team. You will identify performance bottlenecks, architect scalable solutions, and implement changes to improve productivity and resource utilization from your home office.

The role requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years in systems analysis and optimization, with strong modeling, statistics, and Lean/Six Sigma expertise.