Industry 4.0 Solutions Architect & Implementation Engineer

Founded in 1918, Kearfott Corporation, a global Aerospace and Defense supplier for over 100 years, is a leader in the design and manufacture of precision motion control products and inertial navigation components. Kearfott has a very long history of innovation and excellence, and is the go-to brand for many of our global clients. Kearfott is trusted, respected and plays a vital role in the success of America’s aerospace and defense industries.

With over a century of expertise & experience, Kearfott is dedicated to providing quality, reliability, and cutting-edge technology to customers worldwide to meet their sea, land, air, and space navigation and guidance requirements. Kearfott offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. We offer a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. We are looking for talented individuals who want to be part of a world-class work force.

Join Kearfott and become part of a company that is recognized for technical expertise and respected world-wide as a ‘full service’ provider. For more information, visit our website at www.kearfott.com Position Summary: We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Industry 4.0 Solutions Architect & Implementation Engineer to spearhead our smart manufacturing revolution. In this dual impact role, you will serve as both the architect and the builder of our next-generation industrial ecosystem.

You will design, develop, and deploy end-to-end digital solutions that seamlessly bridge the gap between physical factory operations and advanced digital technologies. Your mission is to transform traditional manufacturing processes into self-optimizing, data-driven, and highly efficient operations by leveraging the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud automation. Essential Functions: Solution Creation & Digital Strategy Architect end-to-end Industry 4.0 systems that seamlessly integrating cloud/edge computing, IIoT networks, and legacy execution systems (MES/ERP).

Develop and/or implement third party software applications and automation pipelines to extract, normalize, and process big data from the factory floor. Create functional prototypes and intuitive interfaces/dashboards for manufacturing teams to visualize live data. Formulate the long-term digital transformation roadmap, identifying high-ROI opportunities for automation and predictive workflows. Technical Implementation & Execution Deploy, configure, and scale IoT sensors, smart actuators, and PLC gateway devices directly in production environments.

Establish standardized, secure communication frameworks (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA) to guarantee robust data flow. Implement AI and Machine Learning models to transition the plant from reactive to proactive, predictive maintenance. Oversee full-cycle system testing and validation, minimizing operational downtime during new rollouts. Governance, Collaboration, & Training Act as the technical bridge between traditional plant engineers, data scientists, IT departments, and executives.

Establish data governance, quality metrics, and cybersecurity baselines to protect industrial networks from vulnerabilities. Train and empower frontline operators to effectively adopt and manage newly deployed digital solutions. Critical Competencies: Strong grasp of Agile project management. Exceptional cross-functional communication skills. Proven track record of converting raw data into actionable operational insights.

Required Qualifications/Education: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, or a a related technical discipline. Minimum 3–5+ years of hands-on experience deploying hardware, software, and networking infrastructure inside a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or structured text (PLC coding); familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.

Hands-on experience with protocols (OPC UA, MQTT, Modbus), edge devices, and cloud ecosystems (AWS IoT Core or Azure IoT). Must be a US Citizen. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans