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ZS is looking for an experienced Smart Manufacturing / IT-OT Integration expert to serve as an IT-OT Consultant Lead in the ZS Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice. The primary responsibility of this role is to lead Industry 4.0 transformation programs and IT-OT integration initiatives for ZS Supply Chain and Manufacturing clients.

This includes serving as a subject matter expert on smart manufacturing, IT-OT system architectures, and implementation best practices based on industry standard frameworks such as IS88, ISA95 etc. in client discussions; designing and deploying scalable digital manufacturing platforms; managing multi-disciplinary teams and projects; and contributing to Supply Chain and Manufacturing practice development.

What you’ll do:

This role combines OT, smart manufacturing, and systems integration experience in a production / manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate should have 5-7+ years of experience across:

• Hands-on experience with smart manufacturing, IT-OT integration, and knowledge of OT systems (e.g., one or more of any of these – PLCs, SCADA, DCS, HMIs etc.)

• Knowledge and experience with industrial communication protocols (e.g., one or more of any of these - OPC-UA, ModBus, MQTT, REST-APIs etc.) with understanding of real-time data exchange across shop floor systems.

• Experience in architecting hardware/software infrastructure to enable manufacturing intelligence solutions, including integration of OT data with one or more of any of these – MES, Historians (one or more of any of these - OSISoft PI, Ignition, Aveva, Kepware etc.), ERP, LIMS, QMS etc.

• Experience in designing and deploying scalable Industrial Data Operations capabilities and Unified Name Space (UNS) compliant architecture for data contextualization, meta data management and creation of semantic data layers to enable use cases/applications.

• Deep understanding of manufacturing process knowledge (discrete and continuous), including lean principles, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), downtime analysis, root cause analysis on live production lines for quality events etc.

• Demonstrated ability to lead workshops with client stakeholders and cross-functional teams to create digital transformation roadmaps to achieve Industry 4.0 / 5.0 vision for smart manufacturing / factory of the future, prioritizing high-ROI use cases, conducting Proof of Concepts/Proof of Value and scale for operationalization.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or Electronics Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Exposure to manufacturing and quality advanced analytics use cases (e.g., golden batch, advanced process control, digital twins, batch release, deviation monitoring etc.) is strongly preferred. Any knowledge of agentic AI use cases for manufacturing and quality would be a bonus, and

• Lean / Six Sigma experience (Green Belt or Black Belt) preferred; formal certification is a plus but not required, or

• Familiarity with IIoT/IoT platforms (e.g., one or more of any of these - Tulip, Highbyte, Cognite, ThingWorx, Ignition, AVEVA etc.) and cloud/on-prem data storage (e.g., one or more of any of these – AWS or Azure or Google Cloud Platform), or

• Knowledge/experience of industrial cybersecurity (e.g., one or more of any of these - CFR Part 11 compliance, IEC62443 security protocols, SOC 2 IS compliance etc.) is a nice-to-have.

• Strong client-facing skills, with experience supporting pre-sales / business development (e.g., demos, solutioning discussions, proposal creations, experience in RFP responses etc.)

• Strong communication skills with the ability to understand client business needs and translate them to technical and business requirements.

• Demonstrated experience in change management and stakeholder onboarding, from shop floor users to senior leadership, to support adoption of new digital and OT/IT capabilities.

How you’ll grow:

• Cross-functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s-curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits:

ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.

Hybrid working model:

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.

Travel:

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

Considering applying?

At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems—the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.

If you’re eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.

To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment. An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.

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