Industry 4.0 Manager
About the role
Award-winning FTI is a leader in construction, engineering, manufacturing, and renewable energy. We are committed to advancing technology and fostering a culture of care for our employees. As the Industry 4.0 Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our digital future.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute the long-term Industry 4.0 strategy and digital roadmap for the organization.
Manage and mentor a diverse team of IIoT Engineers, Computer Vision Engineers, and Digital Twin Engineers to ensure technical excellence.
Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new industrial technologies and software platforms, including AI and machine learning solutions.
Collaborate with manufacturing leadership to identify pain points and opportunities for automation and process optimization.
Oversee the development and maintenance of digital twins for critical assets to enhance predictive maintenance and simulation capabilities.
Ensure the security, integrity, and scalability of IIoT infrastructure in alignment with corporate IT security policies.
Manage capital and operational budgets (CAPEX and OPEX) related to digital transformation initiatives.
Facilitate cross-functional workshops and training to drive adoption of digital tools and foster a culture of innovation across the factory floor.
Leverage cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, Azure) to enable scalable and efficient industrial IoT solutions.
Ensure alignment with ISA-95 standards and effectively manage the convergence of IT and OT systems.
Lead project delivery using Agile or Scrum methodologies, ensuring initiatives are executed efficiently and deliver measurable business value.
Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
Experience: 7+ years of experience in industrial automation, manufacturing IT, or digital transformation within a production environment, including at least 3 years in a leadership role managing technical engineering teams.
Travel: 10-25%
Work Schedule: Between the hours of 7 AM and 5 PM, Monday- Friday; however, work may be performed at any time on any day of the week to meet business needs.
Qualifications
Deep expertise in IIoT protocols (e.g., MQTT, OPC-UA), computer vision applications, and digital twin frameworks.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Skills
Industry 4.0 Strategy Development
Team Leadership and Mentorship
Technology Evaluation and Implementation
Automation and Process Optimization
Cloud Platform Management
ISA-95 Standards Compliance
Agile Methodologies and Project Delivery
Benefits
FTI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Competitive compensation and career development opportunities
Flexible work schedule
Industry-leading health and wellness programs
Continuous learning and professional growth
Equal opportunity employer
Join us at FTI where we believe in empowering our team members to thrive and make a meaningful impact.