* Oversee design, implementation, and support of factory automation systems (PLC, SCADA, HMI, MES integration).* Manage industrial control platforms (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Schneider, etc.).* Ensure high availability and performance of production systems.* Drive automation initiatives aligned with Industry 4.0 and digital transformation goals.* Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to optimize production processes.* Lead deployment and lifecycle management of RFID systems for inventory tracking, WIP visibility, and asset management.* Evaluate and implement RFID hardware (readers, antennas, tags) and middleware platforms.* Integrate RFID data into ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).* Ensure data accuracy, read reliability, and scalability across facilities.* Identify opportunities to expand IoT-based tracking and real-time location systems (RTLS).* Enable data flow from shop floor systems to enterprise platforms (ERP, analytics, cloud).* Support development of das...