Job Title: Data Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a Data Architect with strong operational technology experience to design and manage data infrastructure supporting manufacturing systems. This role bridges the gap between industrial control systems and enterprise data platforms, enabling real-time insights, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions that support critical operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain data architecture for manufacturing systems, including real-time and batch data flows.
• Develop and manage data integration pipelines from sensors, PLCs, SCADA, and enterprise systems.
• Oversee database design, performance, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Implement data governance policies for quality, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and IT to define data requirements and integration strategies.
• Build logical and physical data models aligned with operational workflows.
• Optimize performance of data pipelines and storage systems.
• Document architecture, models, and best practices.
• Provide on-call support for critical incidents.
• Lead technical solutions for control systems, including PLC/HMI programming and hardware specification.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, systems integration, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial control systems.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data integration tools (e.g., Kafka).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and time-series/NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food & beverage or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with machine learning and advanced analytics.
• Experience with big data tools (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of electrical design and control panel layouts.

Work Environment

The position involves working in both manufacturing and office environments. Travel between sites may be required until systems are fully set up. The role supports a growing team focused on increasing automation and efficiency.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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