Hitachi Consulting ( formerly Information Management Group) · 16 hours ago
IIOT Tech Lead
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHitachi Digital Services is a global digital solutions and transformation business focused on innovation and technology. The Manufacturing Solution Architect will lead the end-to-end solution design for complex manufacturing environments, collaborating with various teams to drive smart factory initiatives and ensure alignment with architectural standards.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Collaborate with business, engineering, and IT teams to define solution requirements aligned with manufacturing strategies
Design scalable, secure, and efficient architectures integrating MES, SCADA, IoT, ERP, PLM, QMS, and related systems
Drive architectural leadership for smart factory initiatives including IoT, analytics, microservices, and digital twins
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and regulatory requirements
Select appropriate technologies, vendors, tools, and platforms for manufacturing systems
Provide hands-on technical guidance throughout the solution lifecycle—from conceptual design through implementation
Support process mapping, system configuration, gap analysis, and integration design
Develop and maintain architectural documentation such as system blueprints, data flow diagrams, and integration patterns
Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and ensure seamless delivery of solutions
Stay ahead of Industry 4.0, cloud, data, and automation trends
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field (Master's preferred)
10+ years in IT, systems integration, or enterprise architecture
5+ years specifically in manufacturing or industrial automation environments
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations, MES, SCADA, PLCs, HMI, DCS, and industrial systems
Strong experience with enterprise integrations across MES, ERP, PLM, QMS, EAM
Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS/Azure), microservices, edge computing, and modern software practices
Strong knowledge of integration patterns (APIs, middleware, OPC-UA), data modeling, interoperability, and OT/IT cybersecurity
Familiarity with ERP platforms such as SAP or Microsoft Dynamics
Understanding of Industry 4.0 technologies including IIoT, predictive maintenance, and digital twins
Experience with EAM solutions like Maximo
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and handle multiple priorities
Preferred
TOGAF, ArchiMate, or other architecture framework certifications
AWS/Azure/GCP Solutions Architect (Professional/Master level)
MES or ERP platform certifications (SAP PP/ME, Rockwell, Siemens)
PMP or Agile project management certifications
Benefits
Industry-leading benefits
Support
Services that look after your holistic health and wellbeing
Flexible arrangements that work for you
Company
Hitachi Consulting ( formerly Information Management Group)
As Hitachi, Ltd.'s (NYSE: HIT) global consulting company, with operations in the United States, Europe and Asia, Hitachi Consulting is a recognised leader in delivering proven business and IT strategies and solutions to Global 2000 companies across many industries.
5001-10000 employees
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