Digital & IT Analyst

Parker Hannifin; Ravenna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin Parflex Division is seeking a Digital & IT Analyst to design, implement, and support manufacturing IT solutions. You will work on full‑stack web apps, API integrations across MES/ERP/SCADA, and IIoT data pipelines to enhance production performance.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years IT experience, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. Location: Ravenna, OH with travel as needed. Agile/Waterfall project exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field.
• 2+ years related IT experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, relates well with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Full-stack application development for manufacturing workflows (React/Angular with C#/.NET or Python).
• Design and maintain APIs/interfaces across MES, ERP, SCADA, data historians, and other plant systems to ensure reliable, secure data exchange.
• IIoT data acquisition: connect to PLCs/sensors and standardize machine data.
• Create dashboards and reports for KPIs to support operators through leadership.
• Support production systems, perform root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions, and provide on-call support.
• Produce technical documentation and ensure SDLC/DevOps alignment.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams using Agile/Waterfall methods to deliver projects.

Skills

Full-stack development

REST APIs

Data visualization

Cloud platforms

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related area

Tools

Azure DevOps

C#/.NET

Python

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

When you join Parker Hannifin’s Parflex Division, you're not just working on hoses and tubing — you're helping power the systems behind some of the most important vehicles, machines, and technologies in the world. From under the hood of U.S. military trucks like the JLTV and HEMTT, to inside the wings of the F-35 fighter jet and C-130 Hercules, our thermoplastic and fluoropolymer hose products are trusted in the world’s most demanding applications. You’ll also find Parker Parflex products supporting wind farms, data centers, solar fields, food production plants, and next-generation hydrogen vehicles. Whether it’s helping to land a Black Hawk helicopter safely or making sure air brake systems on semi-trucks perform in any weather, our team builds solutions that keep America moving, protected, and growing. Parflex is part of Parker’s Fluid Connectors Group, a global leader in motion and control technologies for over 100 years. At our facility, we focus on innovation, safety, and purpose-driven work. We offer stability, great benefits, and the satisfaction of building parts that truly make a difference.

Position Summary

The Digital & IT Analyst should have hands-on experience with software development, systems/data analysis, solution design and project management. You will play a key role in understanding business need and technical requirements, designing solutions, configuring and implementing digital, IT, and data solutions for the division. Part of your role will also involve supporting & enhancing the production solutions for reliable functional performance by conducting root cause analysis & performing corrective actions by collaborating with business stakeholders and IT teams to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

Scope/Supervision and Interaction

This position Does Not Have Direct Reports

Essential Functions

• Full-stack application development: Design, develop, test, deploy, and support web applications enabling manufacturing workflows (e.g., React/Angular with C#/.NET or Python).
• IT/OT systems integration: Design and maintain APIs/interfaces across MES, ERP, SCADA, data historians, and other plant systems to ensure reliable, secure data exchange.
• IIoT & data acquisition: Implement connectivity to PLCs/sensors and standardize machine/line data into usable events, metrics, and contextualized datasets.
• Manufacturing data visualization & reporting: Deliver dashboards and reporting for KPIs (e.g., OEE, downtime, throughput, quality) for operators through leadership.
• Operational support & reliability: Troubleshoot production systems, perform structured root-cause analysis, implement corrective/preventive actions, and participate in after-hours/on-call support as needed.
• Solution design & documentation: Produce and maintain technical documentation (architecture diagrams, integration specifications, data flows) and ensure solutions meet security, reliability, and maintainability expectations.
• Project delivery & cross-functional coordination: support the technical execution for initiatives using Agile and/or Waterfall methods; coordinate with Group IT/COE, enterprise development/architecture teams, plant stakeholders, and third-party vendors; communicate status, risks, decisions, and implementation readiness through project closure.
• Standards & SDLC/DevOps alignment: Align solutions to approved technology stacks, integration patterns, coding standards, and SDLC/DevOps practices; contribute to improving these practices where appropriate.
• Systems analysis & continuous improvement: Analyze systems/processes, interpret data to identify gaps, and recommend improvements aligned to business needs and site priorities.
• Travel: Ability to travel as needed.

Competencies Required

• Demonstrated experience delivering manufacturing IT solutions and/or integrations in environments such as MES, SCADA, LIMS, IIoT, or data historians.
• Strong full stack development capability (modern UI + backend services) and solid software engineering fundamentals.
• Hands‑on integration experience including REST APIs, event‑based integrations, and/or middleware/automation tooling.
• Working knowledge of data platforms and patterns: SQL, ETL, and data warehouse/lake concepts.
• Proven troubleshooting capability in production environments, including root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Practical project execution experience working with cross‑functional stakeholders (Agile and/or Waterfall).
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure DevOps

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related area (Or international equivalent)
• 2+ years related IT experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
• Strong interpersonal skills, relates well with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects effectively

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Drug Tests

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug‑free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.