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Global Production Data Architect

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  • Level
    Senior
  • Job Field
    IT, Data, DevOps
  • Employment Type
    Full Time
  • Contract Type
    Permanent employment
  • Location
    Münster (Hessen)
  • Working Model
    Onsite
  • Job Summary

    In this role, you will develop the data architecture for production sites, integrate relevant data sources, and structure production data to optimize processes and support data-driven decision-making.

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    Your role in the team

    • As part of our unit, you play a key role in advancing the digital transformation of BASF Coatings production sites. In the role of Global Production Data Architect, you contribute to building a scalable foundation for the effective use of production and process data across sites and enable data-driven decision-making in manufacturing.
    • In your new role, you define and steer the target architecture for the capture, integration and provision of production as well as process data across multiple sites.
    • You develop standards and concepts for integrating production-relevant data sources such as sensors, PLC, SCADA, historian, MES, LIMS, quality and ERP systems while ensuring data quality, availability and cyber security.
    • Furthermore, you structure production data to enable reporting, performance steering, root cause analysis, process optimization as well as advanced analytics and AI applications, thereby creating the foundation for scalable data products.
    • In close collaboration with business functions, production sites and project teams, you act as a trusted advisor, translate requirements into robust architecture decisions and support the implementation of data-driven solutions.
    • Additionally, you establish global standards for data models, interfaces, documentation, and governance to ensure consistency, traceability, as well as reusability across sites.
    • Lastly, you collaborate within an international network of sites, experts, and stakeholders, drive roadmaps, and strategically advance the production data architecture.

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    Our expectations of you

    Education

    • Master's degree in computer science, engineering, business informatics or a comparable scientific or technical field.

    Qualifications

    • Strong understanding of production processes and industrial system landscapes as well as solid knowledge of IT/OT integration and standards such as ISA-95, OPC or MQTT.
    • Strong knowledge of data processing, data modeling and data analysis as well as technologies such as Python, SQL, ETL/ELT concepts and modern data platforms.
    • Strong communication skills in both German and English and confidence in collaborating with global stakeholders.
    • Willingness to travel approximately 10-20% as required by the role.

    Experience

    • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in data architecture, data integration, industrial data platforms, or advanced analytics, ideally in a global production environment.
    • Experience in designing scalable data architectures and sound understanding of data quality, governance, information security and standardization.

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    What we offer

    • We offer a competitive salary with attractive individual benefits, such as performance-based bonuses. Company-sponsored supplemental long-term care insurance, accident insurance (subject to certain conditions), and an attractive retirement plan provide comprehensive coverage.
    • At our location in Münster, we have our own 'Freizeit' fitness studio with an attached physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, an 'Auszeit' company restaurant including a café bar, a bilingual 'LackiKids' company daycare center, and a 'LackiKids on Tour' vacation program.
    • We offer 30 days of vacation per year (full-time), additional leisure options, and a 37.5-hour work week.
    • Employees aged 57 and over receive 2.5 hours/week of additional free time; for employees working shifts, this entitlement applies from the age of 55.
    • We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.
    • We offer mobile working within Germany and flexible working time models, such as part-time employment or job sharing.
    • Our social and life counseling service at the BASF Foundation is the central point of contact for social issues and special professional and private challenges, and offers a wide range of activities and events for employees.

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    Job Locations

    • Location Münster (Hessen)

      64839 Hessen

      Germany

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    BASF SE

    BASF SE

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  • Company Type
    Established Company
  • Working Model
    Full Remote, Hybrid, Onsite
  • Industry
    Pharmaceutical Sector, Chemical Industry, Biotech
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    Global Production Data Architect

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    Working Model
    Onsite
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