Digital Manufacturing Systems Architect

Linde plc; Wellington (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Digital Manufacturing Systems Manager to lead the development and execution of a new facility's digital manufacturing roadmap, establishing systems, infrastructure and data architecture for powder manufacturing operations.

You will guide IT/OT network architecture, implement MES/CMMS/BMS, and coordinate ERP integration to enable electronic batch records, production tracking, and real-time visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in digital, automation, or data-focused manufacturing solutions.
• Experience with PLCs, SCADA, MES, historians, or sensor systems.
• Ability to build dashboards using Power BI, Grafana, Ignition, or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; data-driven decision making.
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Experience participating in multi-stakeholder projects involving digital systems or process optimization.
• Strong communication skills and structured technical problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the facility's digital manufacturing roadmap.
• Define and implement IT/OT network architecture and secure, scalable shop-floor LANs.
• Serve as technical lead for Oracle ERP implementation integrating manufacturing processes.
• Lead MES selection, design, and commissioning for electronic batch records and real-time visibility.
• Lead CMMS implementation for asset management and maintenance workflows.
• Oversee integration of BMS with HVAC, environmental controls and critical systems.
• Develop integration strategy between ERP, MES, CMMS, BMS, SCADA, PLC, historian, lab and reporting systems.
• Drive automation and digitization to improve data visibility, process control and equipment reliability.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, IT and leadership; establish digital standards and cybersecurity requirements.

Skills

PLC

SCADA

MES

Historians

Sensor systems

Power BI

Grafana

Ignition

Analytical skills

Continuous improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLCs

SCADA

MES

Historians

Sensors

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Digital Manufacturing Systems Manager to lead the development and execution of a new facility's digital manufacturing roadmap, establishing systems, infrastructure and data architecture for powder manufacturing operations.

You will guide IT/OT network architecture, implement MES/CMMS/BMS, and coordinate ERP integration to enable electronic batch records, production tracking, and real-time visibility.