Industry 4.0 Digital Transformation Specialist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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- English
Original job description
Job Title: Manufacturing Digital Transformation Specialist
Location: Toronto, ON
Type: Full-Time | Hybrid
Industry: Advanced Manufacturing / Industry 4.0
About the Role:
Were seeking an experienced Digital Transformation Specialist to drive the evolution of our manufacturing operations into a fully connected, data-driven environment. You will lead the strategy and implementation of smart technologies, ranging from IIoT and automation to AI/ML analytics, in order to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity.
What You Will Do:
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Design and deploy digital factory solutions aligned with Industry 4.0 principles
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Implement MES, SCADA, ERP integrations, and IoT-enabled systems
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Identify automation opportunities across production and quality systems
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Develop AI/ML models for predictive maintenance and process optimization
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Manage cross-functional projects from concept through execution
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Collaborate with operations, IT, and leadership to ensure seamless adoption
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Train teams and support change management initiatives
What You Bring:
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Bachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
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5+ years in manufacturing, automation, or digital transformation
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Proven experience with MES, IIoT, SCADA, PLCs, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS)
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Skilled in data tools like Python, Power BI, SQL/NoSQL, and analytics platforms
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Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, production workflows, and systems integration
Bonus Points:
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PMP or Agile/Scrum certification
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Industrial cybersecurity awareness (IEC 62443, NIST)
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Experience with AI/ML libraries (TensorFlow, Scikit-learn) and edge computing
Why Join Us?
You will shape the future of smart factory while collaborating across disciplines, driving meaningful innovation, and working on high-impact initiatives.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Digital Transformation Specialist at Stir Consulting will design and roll out smart factory systems, connect production software and sensors, find automation opportunities, and lead projects and staff training from start to finish.
Requirements
Candidates need a bachelor's in engineering, computer science or a related field and 5+ years in manufacturing, automation or digital transformation. Hands-on experience with MES, IIoT, SCADA, PLCs and cloud platforms, plus Python, Power BI and SQL, is required.
Skills
- MES
- SCADA
- ERP integration
- IIoT
- PLC
- Azure
- AWS
- Python
- Power BI
- SQL
- NoSQL
- TensorFlow
- Scikit-learn
- AI/ML model development
- predictive maintenance
- edge computing
- lean manufacturing
- production workflow design
- systems integration
- industrial cybersecurity
- IEC 62443
- NIST
- project management
- change management
- staff training
Categories
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Consulting
- Engineering
Keywords
- Manufacturing digital transformation
- Industry 4.0
- smart factory
- IIoT
- MES
- SCADA
- ERP integration
- PLC
- Azure
- AWS
- Python
- Power BI
- SQL
- NoSQL
- machine learning
- predictive maintenance
- lean manufacturing
- industrial automation
- IEC 62443
- NIST
Seniority
Senior
Tools
- MES
- SCADA
- PLC
- Azure
- AWS
- Python
- Power BI
- SQL
- NoSQL
- TensorFlow
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Engineering
- Computer Science