Industry 4.0 and System Engineer

Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Otis is looking for a forward-thinking Industry 4.0 Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team. This role involves leveraging advanced technologies such as IoT, AI, and automation to optimize manufacturing processes and drive innovation. The ideal candidate will have experience in both IT (Information Technology) and OT (Operational Technology) environments.

On a typical day you will:

• Create and Optimize: Develop and enhance manufacturing automation, Industry 4.0 processes, and equipment/automation improvements. Ensure Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) robustness in all phases.
• Project Management: Manage a portfolio of Industry 4.0 projects from inception to phase out, including product launch and support.
• Process Flow Management: Oversee process flows and resolve issues with existing products across cross-functional production teams.
• Support Roadmap: Contribute to the Industry 4.0 roadmap, goals, and related metrics.
• Lead Discussions: Facilitate discussions with internal customers or suppliers focused on Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Benchmarking: Benchmark best practices across sites and share lessons learned.
• Communication: Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills to support and lead discussions on Industry 4.0 topics.
• Data Analysis: Collect and analyze manufacturing data and metrics to reduce defective material and process-stop occurrences. Implement long-term, permanent solutions.
• Enhancement: Continuously improve current Industry 4.0 solutions while exploring new opportunities.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to implement solutions for process efficiencies and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvement.

What you will need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; Engineering degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of manufacturing experience in a factory setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS in engineering with 5+ years in manufacturing operations/engineering, systems engineering, or 2+ years with an advanced STEM degree
• Familiarity with Industry 4.0 and Smart Factory principles, technologies, and techniques, including machine design and process data analytics
• Advanced skills with ERP, MES, PLM, Quality management, warehouse management, and Industry 4.0 systems
• SCADA experience
• Ability to design and develop smart manufacturing systems that integrate with existing processes
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful technology deployment
• Knowledge of project management tools like MS Project, Click Up, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, and Monday
• Proficient with PowerBi is preferred
• Facilitation of IT and OT systems integration for seamless data flow and efficiency
• Experience in Agile Project Management
• Previous lean or Six Sigma certification with proven results
• Experience in high mix/low volume manufacturing environments
• Strong communication and presentation skills, effective across all organizational levels
• Proven ability to develop and strengthen customer relationships
• Leadership, problem-solving, and team-building skills
• Business urgency and drive

Additional Comments:

Given the nature of the position, applicants must have authorization to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorship.

What we offer:

• We offer a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and an automatic retirement contribution for your future financial security from day one of your employment, you and your eligible dependents will receive comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
• Enjoy three weeks of paid vacation, along with paid company holidays
• We provide paid sick leave, employee assistance, and wellness incentive programs to support your well-being.
• Life insurance and disability coverage to protect you and your family.
• Voluntary benefits, including options for legal, pet, home, and auto insurance.
• We offer generous birth/adoption and parental leave benefits, as well as adoption assistance, to support growing families.
• Pursue your educational goals with our tuition reimbursement program.
• Recognize and be recognized! We celebrate service anniversaries and offer spot performance bonus opportunities to show our appreciation.

Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, and service company. We move 2.4 billion people every day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide, the industry's largest Service portfolio.

You may recognize our products in some of the world's most famous landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building, Burj Khalifa and the Petronas Twin Towers! We are 72,000 people strong, including engineers, digital technology experts, sales, and functional specialists, as well as factory and field technicians, all committed to meeting the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. We are proud to be a diverse, global team with a proven legacy of innovation that continues to be the bedrock of a fast-moving, high-performance company.

When you join Otis, you become part of an innovative global industry leader with a resilient business model. You'll belong to a diverse, trusted, and caring community where your contributions, and the skills and capabilities you'll gain working alongside the best and brightest, keep us connected and on the cutting edge. 

We provide opportunities, training, and resources, that build leadership and capabilities in Sales, Field, Engineering and Major Projects and our Employee Scholar Program is a notable point of pride, through which Otis sponsors colleagues to pursue degrees or certification programs.

Today, our focus more than ever is on people. As a global, people-powered company, we put people – passengers, customers, and colleagues – at the center of everything we do. We are guided by our values that we call our Three Absolutes – prioritizing Safety, Ethics, Quality in all that we do. If you would like to learn more about environmental, social and governance (ESG) at Otis click here.

Become a part of the Otis team and help us #Buildwhatsnext!

Otis is An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other protected class according to applicable law. To request an accommodation in completing an employment application due to a special need or a disability, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io.