NET2SOURCE INC

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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.