Manufacturing / Industrial Solution Architect- (MES, SCADA, PLCs with enterprise applications (ER...

Job Description

Role: Manufacturing / Industrial Solution Architect- (MES, SCADA, PLCs with enterprise applications (ERP, PLM, QMS))

Term: Fulltime-Perment

Location: Dallas TX (this is a remote + Travel)

You will join a cross-functional digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 transformation team focused on modernizing shop-floor and enterprise integration across global manufacturing environments. The team partners closely with business stakeholders, operations, IT, and engineering leaders to design scalable, secure, and future-ready manufacturing solutions that drive operational efficiency, visibility, and innovation across smart factory initiatives.

As a Manufacturing / Industrial Solution Architect, you will lead the end-to-end design and governance of enterprise manufacturing solutions, bridging shop-floor systems with enterprise platforms. You will be responsible for defining architecture standards, leading solution design for smart factory programs, and guiding implementation from concept through deployment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, engineering, and IT teams to define solution requirements aligned with manufacturing strategy.
• Design scalable, secure, and efficient architectures integrating shop-floor systems (MES, SCADA, PLCs) with enterprise applications (ERP, PLM, QMS).
• Lead solution design for smart factory initiatives, including IoT, data analytics, predictive maintenance, and digital twin technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, tools, and vendors for manufacturing and industrial systems.
• Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical leadership across the full project lifecycle—from conceptual design through implementation and rollout.
• Support process mapping, gap analysis, and system configuration in partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain architectural artifacts such as system blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate architectural and delivery risks.
• Stay current on Industry 4.0 trends, emerging manufacturing technologies, and digital transformation best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience
• 10+ years of experience in IT, systems integration, or enterprise architecture roles.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience within manufacturing, industrial automation, or shop-floor environments.
• Technical Expertise
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and technologies (MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS).
• Strong familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and edge computing architectures.
• Solid knowledge of data modeling, system integration patterns (APIs, middleware, OPC-UA), and OT/IT cybersecurity.
• Exposure to Industry 4.0 technologies including IIoT, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and advanced analytics.
• Leadership & Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple initiatives in parallel.
• Preferred Certifications
• TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Manufacturing or ERP certifications (e.g., SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens).
• PMP or Agile project management certifications.