Digital Plant Architect (all genders)

Merck Gruppe; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global pharmaceutical company in Darmstadt is seeking a Digital Plant Architect to design and implement digital plant target architecture. This role bridges traditional manufacturing and digital solutions, requiring strong skills in IT/OT integration and significant experience with relevant technologies. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience and a degree in computer science or engineering. The position offers a dynamic environment and focuses on leading innovative manufacturing solutions.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in digital plant solutions design and implementation.
• Deep understanding of IT/OT technologies and processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Aufgaben

• Design end-to-end digital plant target architectures.
• Integrate key technologies such as PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Lead digital plant program and related projects.

Kenntnisse

Digital plant solutions design

IT/OT integration

Programming (Python, Java, C#)

Data analytics

Communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

MES

EBR

Data Historian

IoT technologies

Jobbeschreibung

Your Role

The Digital Plant Architect is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of digital plant target architecture and related technologies and support digital plant IT program management & roadmap execution in the company. The role is to bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing and digital/IT solutions, using advanced digital tools and techniques to enable connected plant and realize the paperless operations and develop the technology roadmap towards smart manufacturing. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams (e.g., OT, engineering, automation, plant operation team, QC) to integrate IT/OT systems into plant operations, optimize plant operations, support decision making processes, ensure seamless connectivity, scalability, and efficiency, and transform traditional manufacturing into a smart, connected, and data-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Architecture Development

• Design end-to-end digital plant target architectures and data structures to ensure data interoperability and achieve paperless factory operations.
• Integrate key technologies such as PLCs, SCADA systems, Environmental Monitoring Systems, Building Management Systems, Data Historians, MES, EBR, ERP production modules, and digital worker tools like DDMS and OEE.
• Design interfaces and data transfer mechanisms to connect the shopfloor systems with existing enterprise systems, such as ERP and MES.
• Ensure interoperability and seamless communication between IT and OT systems.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to identify opportunities for innovation in the digital plant area.
• Oversee the deployment of digital/IT solutions like MES, EBR, Data Historian, etc., ensuring they meet performance, cost, and timeline requirements.
• Lead digital plant IT solution/technology governance and optimization, review business processes and functional requirements to optimize the solution architecture, recommend options, select the most optimal option, and develop a roadmap for the selected solution, ensuring proposed solutions fulfill functional requirements and comply with technology solution standards.

Process mapping and data flow design

• Develop an integrated IT/OT process map spanning Level 0 to Level 4 of the ISA-95 model, considering existing processes and future trends for a digital plant and lighthouse.
• Assess existing processes and incorporate future trends to design systems supporting business capabilities for a digital plant.
• Oversee and map how production data flows from sensors on machines to order details in ERP, from shop floor devices to back-end systems, and design a general data flow in terms of the overall production process value chain.

Program Management and Project Execution

• Lead or contribute to the digital plant program and related projects, from planning and requirements gathering to implementation and deployment.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including plant managers, engineers, software vendors, and contractors, to ensure project goals are met.
• Present digital plant concepts, progress, and results to non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical information into understandable terms.

Who you are

• A bachelors or masters degree in computer science, engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical, or industrial), or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in digital plant solutions design and implementation.
• Proven experience with MES, EBR, Data Historian, and digital workers technology.
• Deep understanding of IT/OT technologies and processes from Level 0 to Level 4.
• Familiarity with IoT technologies, data analytics, and machine learning concepts.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C# for data processing and system integration.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work closely with cross-functional teams like production, engineering, automation, OT and IT global teams.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and validation regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with good program/project management capabilities.

Department: LS-IT-IM Manufacturing

Job evaluation: AT / E3