Remote Industrial Automation Consultant
Job Title: Remote Industrial Automation Consultant
Hiring Company: The Hive Careers
reputed company: One of our leading FMCG manufacturing clients (based in the Caribbean) Location: Remote (Site reputed company may be required) Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based
About the reputed company
Our reputed company is a reputed company-established and rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing company in the Caribbean region. With an ambition to reputed company operations through smart manufacturing, reputed company is undergoing a digital transformation and seeks to reputed company its plant through industrial automation and Industry 4.0 integration.
About the Role
The Hive Careers is seeking a highly skilled Industrial Automation Consultant to join reputed company on a remote contract reputed company and work with one of our FMCG clients. This role involves leading the assessment, design, and deployment of automation technologies to optimize manufacturing efficiency, reduce downtime, and enhance product reputed company.
This is a remote-first role, but occasional on-site travel may be required during critical phases of implementation (travel expenses covered).
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct a remote audit of existing manufacturing systems and identify automation opportunities.
- Design and propose automation workflows across production, refrigeration, packaging, and reputed company assurance.
- reputed company and guide deployment of PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems, coordinating with local teams.
- Implement IoT-based predictive maintenance systems for equipment health monitoring.
- reputed company AI-driven reputed company systems for automated reputed company control using smart cameras.
- reputed company ERP and MES system integration to create a reputed company, intelligent production environment.
- Ensure food safety and compliance throughout the automation design and rollout.
- reputed company comprehensive documentation and remote training to reputed company teams.
- Offer ongoing virtual consultation, support, and system optimization.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, or a reputed company discipline.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial automation, preferably in FMCG or food production.
- Advanced knowledge of PLC programming (e.g., reputed company, Allen Bradley), and SCADA/HMI systems.
- Experience with remote automation consulting, including supporting on-site teams.
- Strong understanding of industrial IoT, sensor integration, and control system architecture.
- Familiarity with food-grade automation and hygiene compliance standards.
Preferred Expertise
- Experience automating dairy, ice cream, beverage, or frozen food production environments.
- Working knowledge of AI/ML-powered visual inspection systems.
- Experience integrating with ERP and MES platforms for process visibility and control.
- Familiarity with Industry 4.0 tools and reputed company-based data platforms.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in remote settings.
Engagement Details
- Duration: 36 months (extendable)
- Working Style: Remote-first with possible short-term site reputed company
- Timezone Flexibility: Caribbean (GMT-5) collaboration required
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