Remote Industrial Automation Consultant
Remote Industrial Automation Consultant
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Job Description
Job Title: Remote Industrial Automation Consultant
Hiring Company: The Hive Careers
Client: One of our leading FMCG manufacturing clients (based in the Caribbean)
Location: Remote (Site visits may be required)
Employment Type: Contract / Project-Based
About the Client
Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing FMCG manufacturing company in the Caribbean region. With an ambition to scale operations through smart manufacturing the company is undergoing a digital transformation and seeks to upgrade 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 our team on a remote contract basis 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 quality.
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 quality assurance.
- Develop and guide deployment of PLC HMI and SCADA systems coordinating with local teams.
- Implement IoT-based predictive maintenance systems for equipment health monitoring.
- Integrate AI-driven vision systems for automated quality control using smart cameras.
- Enable ERP and MES system integration to create a unified intelligent production environment.
- Ensure food safety and compliance throughout the automation design and rollout.
- Provide comprehensive documentation and remote training to client teams.
- Offer ongoing virtual consultation support and system optimization.
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechatronics Automation Electrical/Electronics Engineering or a related discipline.
- 5 years of hands-on experience in industrial automation preferably in FMCG or food production.
- Advanced knowledge of PLC programming (e.g. Siemens 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 cloud-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 visits
- Timezone Flexibility: Caribbean (GMT-5) collaboration required
Employment Type
Full Time
