Digital Transformation Engineer (Sepasoft/Ignition)- Remote

At Gray Solutions our mission is to be trusted advisors delivering outcome based solutions through deep collaboration and lasting partnerships, while providing fulfilling team experiences.Gray Solutions, merged with Stone Technologies, founded in 1996, in February of 2021. The combined organization has nearly 200 employees in 25 states with hubs in Lexington, KY, St. Louis, MO, Charlotte, NC and Anaheim, CA. As a work from anywhere organization, employees have the autonomy to work from home or at a hub at their discretion.The combined Gray Solutions and Stone are an Ignition Gold Certified Integrator and have implemented multiple large process controls and DT projects. The Ignition/Sepasoft team has 11 certified Engineers that form the core team. It is one of the companys strategic core competencies that makes Gray Solutions a leader in the industry.Gray is a fully integrated service provider deeply rooted in engineering, design, and construction services. As a family and employee owned company, we focus on the manufacturing, food & beverage, automotive, distribution, mission critical, and commercial markets for domestic and international customers. The Gray family of brands provides specialized capabilities across key markets and customers. Together, we deliver highly customized solutions that meet customers most sophisticated needs.Job RequirementsBachelors Degree and a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience with architecting, designing, programing, and implementing projects or equivalent experienceApplication knowledge and experience specific to Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), IIoT, Digital Transformation, and Smart Manufacturing Systems.Experience in the Consumer Products and/or Food and Beverage Industries.Willingness to travel and handle the demands of project work.The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential FunctionsCandidates must have the ability to work with manufacturing customers to identify solutions, select technologies, estimate work, architect systems, develop software, help to manage project scope, schedule, and budget, and deliver projects successfully.Candidates must have the ability to work independently, as well as in a collaborative environment.Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), IIoT, Digital Transformation, and /or Smart Manufacturing Systems is a must.Python and database experience is expected.Ideal candidate would have experience in at least one of the following specific technologies:Inductive Automation IgnitionPerspective developmentSepasofts MES modulesOEETrack and TraceSPCRecipeDocument ManagementExperience with remote connectivity and configuration of customer systems.Experience with ERP interface requirements and connectivity a plus.Plant floor and manufacturing experience a plus.Understanding of IT and OT networks and technologies.Experience with remote connectivity and configuration of customer systems.Experience with onsite troubleshooting, checkout, and implementation.Experience with ERP interface requirements and connectivity a plus.Plant floor and manufacturing experience a plus.Understanding of IT and OT networks and technologies a plus.Support the Pre-Sales engagement in helping to identify, scope, and estimating opportunities.Ability to architect, design, and execute project plans for Digital Transformation projects while accounting for risk and forecasting technical issues.Ability to travel to various customer sites, primarily domestically, is required but some international travel may be required as well. Travel ranges in duration and frequency but typically around 25 to 30% travel per year would be expected, however, increased amounts of travel can be experienced at times based on opportunity and customer demands.Ability to work independently from a home office structure with minimal day-to-day supervision and direction, while also working collaboratively and effectively.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this position, the team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. They may occasionally be required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision.Generally, normal office environment where noise level is moderate and temperature/humidity is controlled. Overtime may be required.Supervisory Responsibilities May supervise other team members, as well as subcontractors and partners.EEO DisclaimerOur Company will be proactive in employing and advancing qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.