Senior Manufacturing Systems Platform Architect

nVent•Anoka, MN

3d•$105,000 - $195,000

About The Position

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. The Senior Manufacturing Systems Platform Architect will support our exciting fast growth Data Solutions business by ensuring scalable, reliable, and integrated manufacturing data platforms. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION: Transform our manufacturing systems and processes using innovative IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) platforms Collaborate with Digital, Operations, and Engineering teams to identify, design and deliver digital solutions that enhance manufacturing employee experience, improve training effectiveness, increase labor and equipment productivity, improve quality, and enable full product genealogy and traceability. Lead or participate in critical initiatives as well as continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects to drive measurable business value Establish and ensure data standards aligned across platforms; partner with business and analytics teams to drive value through analytics tools and dashboards Perform installation and configuration tasks related to software packages and collaborate with software vendors on product roadmaps and enhancements Integrate data & processes across our global enterprise platforms such as MES, ERP, PLM, SCADA/Equipment and cloud-based analytics platforms Support critical incident response processes with the overall aim to improve resiliency in our factory operations and ensuring uptime for digital platforms that support them Institute a knowledge base and a community of practice across our plant operations, functional areas, and digital teams that is also aligned with industry trends (e.g. Industry 4.0) Design intuitive user interfaces that align with the nVent design language & standards

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering preferred
Ideally 5+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or technology or an equivalent combination of experience
Extensive knowledge and experience working with and integrating: o MES Systems (Tulip, FactoryTalk or similar) o ERP Systems (JDE, Oracle, SAP, Infor M3, etc) o SCADA systems – (Ignition or similar) o Data Lake tools – (Snowflake or similar) o Data Analytics tools – (Tableau, PowerBI or similar)
Skilled in Python and SQL essential programming languages, ladder logic; JavaScript nice to have
Skilled in all phases of the development process: scoping, and analyzing client requirements, and interfacing manufacturing systems and equipment; development, testing, deployment planning/execution; provide technical support during/after deployment
Ability to identify and develop AI use cases and tools to drive efficiency in both IT/Digital and business processes
Skilled at defining scope and functional and operational requirements for MES systems
Ability to provide technical assistance on manufacturing applications and MES/SCADA programs
Ability to use strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with people across multiple functional areas and organizational levels
Demonstrates exceptional commitment to consistently exceed customer/stakeholder expectations
Ability to adapt & thrive in a rapidly growing and changing business environment

Nice To Haves

JavaScript nice to have

Responsibilities

Transform our manufacturing systems and processes using innovative IT (information technology) and OT (operational technology) platforms
Collaborate with Digital, Operations, and Engineering teams to identify, design and deliver digital solutions that enhance manufacturing employee experience, improve training effectiveness, increase labor and equipment productivity, improve quality, and enable full product genealogy and traceability.
Lead or participate in critical initiatives as well as continuous improvement (Kaizen) projects to drive measurable business value
Establish and ensure data standards aligned across platforms; partner with business and analytics teams to drive value through analytics tools and dashboards
Perform installation and configuration tasks related to software packages and collaborate with software vendors on product roadmaps and enhancements
Integrate data & processes across our global enterprise platforms such as MES, ERP, PLM, SCADA/Equipment and cloud-based analytics platforms
Support critical incident response processes with the overall aim to improve resiliency in our factory operations and ensuring uptime for digital platforms that support them
Institute a knowledge base and a community of practice across our plant operations, functional areas, and digital teams that is also aligned with industry trends (e.g. Industry 4.0)
Design intuitive user interfaces that align with the nVent design language & standards

Benefits

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
Pay Transparency nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
Compensation Range: $105,000.00 - $195,000.00
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Benefit Overview At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance. A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match. Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.