Digital and Automation Specialist (Manufacturing Industry 4.0) at IMEC Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center

IMEC is a team of improvement specialists dedicated to providing manufacturers in Illinois with the tools and techniques to excel and compete globally. The experienced hands-on team at IMEC works closely with its clients to plan critical business improvements in all areas of their organization from: Leading their Company, Planning for Success, Growing their Business, Improving their Operations, Focusing on their People, and Deciding with Data. With more than 50 full-time staff and partners positioned statewide, IMEC delivers the local expertise to not only plan and strategize, but to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of client improvements. In fact, IMEC assists more than 1,500 companies each year with successful business improvement projects. As a result, IMEC has demonstrated a return on investment that exceeds 19:1. This is made possible as organizations become more effective and efficient. IMEC team members enjoy their jobs because of the challenge in working with a variety of organizations in a broad range of industries. They also gain satisfaction from providing assistance and advisement to help organizations succeed in a demanding marketplace. The Digital and Automation Specialist role at IMEC is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for digital manufacturing technology and a desire to help manufacturers optimize their performance. As a key member of the IMEC team, the Digital and Automation Specialist will be responsible for initiating and maintaining relationships with manufacturers, assessing their challenges and opportunities, and supporting IMEC consulting teams in delivering manufacturing improvement capabilities. The role also involves selling IMEC's manufacturing improvement resources and providing direct consultation to manufacturers within their area of expertise. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in digital technology, experience in technology transfer methodologies, and a demonstrated ability to conceptualize and pioneer initiatives around Industry 4.0. This position requires a combination of virtual work and regular travel, with occasional extended travel to remote facilities across the state. If you are sincerely interested in helping manufacturers implement new manufacturing techniques and processes, and have the required skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at IMEC. Responsibilities: - Provide direct consultation to manufacturers within their own area of expertise - Identify trends, industry drivers, and digital manufacturing technology gaps across manufacturers in Illinois Industry 4.0 - Conduct digital manufacturing readiness assessments - Maintain awareness of the latest advances and developments in digital manufacturing technologies as well as ERP/MRP - Develop go-to-market strategies for digital manufacturing technology transfer services - Prepare proposals - Deliver sales presentations - Manage project engagements - Develop and manage third party resources - Participate on IMEC’s service development and process improvement teams

Digital and Automation Specialist (Manufacturing Industry 4.0)

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