IT Manager - Manufacturing Data and Analytics

Linde Advanced Material Technologies; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc. is seeking an IT Manager for Manufacturing Data and Analytics in Indianapolis, IN.

The role leads data and analytics initiatives across the manufacturing stack, partnering with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance to optimize OEE, productivity, and costs. You will shape a modern data architecture, connect ERP, MES, SCADA, IoT and quality data, and deliver actionable insights through dashboards and pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, analytics, or data integration.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Apache Spark, or similar data platforms.
• Strong SQL and Python skills to build reliable, high-performing data solutions.
• Experience connecting ERP, MES, SCADA, IoT and quality platforms to create a connected data environment.
• Background in cloud data warehousing, ETL/ELT data integration, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the evolution of manufacturing data and analytics to improve operations performance and decision making.
• Partner across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance to unlock improvements in OEE, productivity, capacity, quality and costs.
• Shape and maintain a modern, scalable data architecture using Microsoft Fabric, Spark and cloud technologies.
• Connect data across ERP, MES, SCADA, IoT and shop-floor systems to create a unified digital environment.
• Turn complex data into actionable insights with robust data pipelines, dashboards and analytics solutions.
• Advance governance, data quality and security standards to deliver reliable insights across the organization.
• Identify new technologies and analytics opportunities to strengthen the digital roadmap.

Skills

Data engineering

Data architecture

Analytics

Data integration

SQL

Python

Microsoft Fabric

Apache Spark

IoT integration

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Apache Spark

ERP systems

MES/SCADA

IoT platforms

Job description

Linde Advanced Material Technologies Inc.

IT Manager - Manufacturing Data and Analytics

Indianapolis, IN, United States | req33379

What you will enjoy doing*

• Lead the evolution of manufacturing data and analytics, building capabilities that empower a growing aerospace manufacturing business to improve operations performance and decision making
• Partner across Operations, Engineering, Quality and Finance to unlock opportunities to improve overall equipment effectiveness, productivity, capacity utilization, quality, delivery performance and manufacturing costs
• Shape and maintain a modern, scalable data architecture using Microsoft Fabric, Apache Spark and cloud-based technologies to support current and future business needs
• You will connect data across the manufacturing ecosystem, integrating enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution system (MES), SCADA, quality, Internet of Things (IoT) and shop-floor systems to create a unified digital environment
• Turn complex data into actionable insights by developing robust data pipelines, dashboards and analytics solutions that accelerate informed decision-making
• Champion trusted, high-quality data by advancing governance, data quality and security standards that deliver reliable insights across the organization
• Help shape the future of manufacturing analytics by identifying new technologies, analytics opportunities and capabilities that strengthen the organization’s long-term digital roadmap

What Makes You Great

• You bring 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, analytics, or data integration, with a track record of building solutions that make an impact
• Demonstrate hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, Apache Spark, or comparable modern data platforms, with the ability to turn technology into scalable solutions
• Apply strong SQL and Python skills to solve complex data challenges and develop reliable, high-performing solutions
• Leverage experience connecting manufacturing and enterprise systems, including enterprise resource planning (ERP), manufacturing execution system (MES), SCADA, historians, Internet of Things (IoT) and quality platforms, to create a more connected data environment
• Bring a strong foundation in cloud platforms, data warehousing, ETL / ELT data integration processes and data governance, with a focus on delivering trusted, accessible and well-managed data
• Excel at transforming complex data into clear, actionable insights that help leaders make smarter, faster business decisions
• Thrive as a collaborative partner across technical and business teams, building strong relationships and successfully delivering solutions in a manufacturing environment

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 including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in accordance with the company's export control procedures. As such, persons considered for this position must be either a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder) or otherwise classifiable 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.