Job Title:ย Cloud Architect IV (Solution Architect โ Manufacturing Systems)
Location:ย Dallas, TX (Onsite)
Job Type:ย Contract | Full-Time (40 hours/week)
Start Date:ย September 29, 2025
Duration:ย 6 Months
Openings:ย 1
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We are seeking an experienced Cloud Architect IV with extensive background in solution architecture for manufacturing systems. The role requires a strong mix of on-premises and cloud expertise, including IoT, automation, Industry 4.0 technologies, and integration of manufacturing systems with enterprise applications. The ideal candidate will provide hands-on leadership in designing, implementing, and standardizing digital solutions to optimize manufacturing operations and drive smart factory initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with business leaders, engineers, and IT teams to define and align solution requirements with manufacturing strategy.
Design secure, scalable, and efficient architectures integrating shop floor systems (Data Collection, MES, SCADA, Production, Quality) with enterprise applications (ERP, PLM, Connected Control Plan, Reliability Insights).
Lead architecture design for smart factory and Industry 4.0 initiatives, including IoT solutions, data collection, analytics, and digital twin implementations.
Evaluate, recommend, and select appropriate tools, vendors, and technologies.
Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory mandates.
Provide technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle, from design to implementation.
Develop architectural documentation including system blueprints, data flows, integration patterns, and paving standards.
Support process analysis, gap assessments, and configuration activities with cross-functional teams.
Monitor trends in digital manufacturing technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Masterโs preferred).
10+ years of IT/enterprise architecture and systems integration experience.
5+ years of experience within manufacturing or industrial automation environments.
Deep knowledge of MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMIs, DCS, networking, and production/quality systems.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), edge computing, Kubernetes, and Kafka.
Strong understanding of integration patterns (APIs, middleware, OPC-UA, MQTT) across SQL, time-series, and big data environments.
Familiarity with ERP systems for manufacturing integration.
Knowledge of OT/IT cybersecurity principles.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver end-to-end solutions.
Preferred Qualifications
AWS or Azure Solution Architecture certifications.
TOGAF, ArchiMate, or enterprise architecture framework certifications.
PMP or Agile project management certifications.
Certifications in MES or ERP platforms (SAP, Rockwell, Siemens).
Experience deploying real-time process data collection integrations with ML/AI models and mobile notification systems.
Hands-on application development experience.
Key Skills
Cloud Architecture | Solution Architecture | Manufacturing Systems Integration | MES | SCADA | ERP | PLM | IoT | Industry 4.0 | Kubernetes | AWS | Azure | Edge Computing | OPC-UA | MQTT | Data Lakes | Cybersecurity | Smart Factory Initiatives