Digital Manufacturing Systems Manager

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.

Digital Manufacturing Systems Manager

Indianapolis, IN, United States | req33096

What you will enjoy doing*

• Your primary responsibility will involve leading the development and execution of a new facility's digital manufacturing roadmap, establishing the systems, infrastructure, and data architecture required to support world-class powder manufacturing operations
• You will define and implement the facility's information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) network architecture, including development of a secure, scalable shop-floor LAN that is appropriately segregated from the corporate network while enabling controlled data exchange between manufacturing and business systems
• Serve as the technical lead for Oracle ERP implementation activities, ensuring manufacturing, inventory management, maintenance, quality, purchasing, and production processes are effectively integrated within the enterprise platform
• Further, you will lead the selection, design, implementation, and commissioning of a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) to enable electronic batch records, production tracking, genealogy, process monitoring, quality management, and real-time manufacturing visibility
• Lead the implementation and integration of a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) that supports asset management, preventive maintenance, spare parts management, work-order execution, and equipment reliability initiatives
• Additionally you will lead implementation of the facility Building Management System (BMS), integrating HVAC systems, environmental controls, utility monitoring, clean room systems, compressed air systems, and other critical building infrastructure into the site's digital ecosystem
• Develop and manage the integration strategy between ERP, MES, CMMS, BMS, SCADA, PLC, historian, laboratory, and reporting systems to ensure seamless data flow throughout the facility
• You enjoy driving automation and digitization initiatives by integrating sensors, instrumentation, controls, and software platforms that enable real-time visibility into process performance, equipment health, production efficiency, and product quality
• You can easily partner with engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, IT, and leadership teams to establish digital standards, cybersecurity requirements, data governance practices, and long-term technology strategies for the facility
• You have proven track record delivering measurable business value through increased automation, improved data visibility, enhanced process control, reduced manual data handling, improved equipment reliability, and accelerated decision-making

What makes you great

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
• 5 years of experience implementing digital, automation, or data focused solutions in manufacturing
• Experience working 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 with the ability to convert raw data into actionable insights
• Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous‑improvement methodologies
• Experience participating in multi‑stakeholder projects, preferably involving digital systems or process optimization
• Strong communication skills and a structured approach to technical problem‑solving

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the‑art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

At Linde, the sky is not the limit. If you’re looking to build a career where your work reaches beyond your job description and betters the people with whom you work, the communities we serve, and the world in which we all live, at Linde, your opportunities are limitless. Be Linde. Be Limitless.

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. abides by applicable export control laws includingthe Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic inArms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export controlprocedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be eithera U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwiseclassifiable as a U.S. person under relevant regulations.

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.