Manufacturing Technologist – Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Oklahoma, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders, delivering technical insights and promoting enhancements to guarantee that IIoT systems are scalable, secure, and consistently available.

• Collaborate with and guide junior team members in addressing network and security issues, as well as in the connectivity of Kepware and IIoT/OT, and the configuration and development of PTC ThingWorx.

• Install and set up software, applications, and infrastructure within AWS Outpost, on-premise virtual machines, and AWS Cloud environments.

• Develop and apply cyber protection best practices and configurations in accordance with NIST 800-53 R5 standards.

• Supervise the creation and delivery of training programs for government personnel regarding the configuration and maintenance of IIoT environments.

• Create and/or validate PTC ThingWorx model designs that advocate for uniformity among machine tools and the standardization of metrics.

• Formulate solutions capable of scaling for high-volume time-series data ingestion and retrieval, integrating with AWS and PTC ThingWorx.

• Collaborate with project managers to coordinate the onboarding of new OT equipment, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and timelines.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience as a practical technologist and technology strategist/solution architect or in a similar capacity within a technology-oriented setting.

• Proven leadership experience in manufacturing, preferably in large enterprise or industrial-scale operations.

• In-depth knowledge of IoT technologies and industry standards.

• Capability to spearhead the technical execution of IIoT/OT connectivity and PTC ThingWorx implementation across several sites.

• Proficiency in cloud platforms, with AWS being the preferred choice.

• Familiarity with various programming languages, particularly Java and JavaScript.

• Skillful in designing and implementing application architectures and integrations.

• Experience with Git-based source control and managing pull requests for feature-driven development.

• Strong understanding of data management and analytics.

• Background in Agile development methodologies.

• Ability to mentor junior team members and facilitate technical discussions.

• Over 8 years of professional experience, including more than 5 years in a leadership role.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related academic field.

• Must possess or be willing to obtain a Secret Clearance; this requires U.S. Citizenship.

• Must successfully complete a drug test and background check.

• Willingness to travel up to once a month to Tinker, Hill, or Robins Air Force Base.

• Experience with PTC ThingWorx.

• Familiarity with serverless architecture and cloud-native applications.

• Knowledge of integrating machine learning and AI within IIoT solutions.

• Experience with security best practices for cloud and IIoT applications.

• Understanding of industry-specific IIoT regulations and compliance standards.

• Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Market-competitive salary.

• Generous paid time off (PTO) package.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

• 401K plan.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• A fun and engaging workplace culture.

• Opportunities for training to stay updated on the latest technologies.