imec
Digital Technologies Technical Specialist
Chicago, Illinois · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 20 days ago
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About the role
- IMEC is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
- The Digital Technologies Technical Specialist works directly with manufacturers to improve operational performance through the strategic application of digital and smart manufacturing technologies.
- Identifying operational and technology gaps and recommending opportunities for digital transformation and smart manufacturing adoption.
Responsibilities
- Prepare proposals, deliver sales presentations, and support business development efforts that expand the adoption of digital technologies among Illinois manufacturers.
- Helping manufacturers optimize the use of smart manufacturing technologies across production operations, machine connectivity, and data collection systems.
- Developing practical roadmaps for implementing digital technologies such as Industrial IoT, machine monitoring systems, data analytics platforms, and automation solutions.
- Develop and manage Third Party Resources including digital technology providers, automation specialists, robotics vendors, and other technology partners that support client project engagements.
Requirements
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. This position has a lifting requirement of up to 70 pounds.
- Applicants must be capable of accessing manufacturing facilities which may not be ADA accessible.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- 3+ years of experience in manufacturing operations, manufacturing engineering, automation engineering, industrial engineering, or digital manufacturing technologies.
- Experience implementing or supporting digital manufacturing technologies such as Industrial IoT, machine monitoring, MES, ERP/MRP systems, robotics, or automation systems.
- Experience evaluating or implementing smart manufacturing or Industry 4.0 solutions within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working with data analytics, manufacturing dashboards, or operational data systems used to improve manufacturing performance.
- Experience consulting with manufacturers or leading cross-functional improvement initiatives is strongly preferred.
- Experience working with small and mid-sized manufacturers is a plus.
Visa & Work Authorization
- IMEC is unable to sponsor visas for this role.
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