Functional Analyst

Ball Corporation; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ball Corporation is seeking a Functional Analyst to support and enhance manufacturing technology across multiple plants. You’ll implement, configure and support complex manufacturing systems, focusing on Viscan process monitoring and automation, troubleshoot production issues, and drive continuous improvement in line with enterprise standards.

This role may be based in various EMEA plants. You will collaborate with plant teams, engineering and external partners to ensure reliable system

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, IT or Engineering with manufacturing experience.
• At least 2 years working with PLCs, sensors, automation or manufacturing systems.
• Basic IT skills: scripting, queries and troubleshooting.
• Experience in manufacturing operations and process knowledge.
• Strong communication and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and design technology solutions for operational challenges.
• Configure, test, monitor and support application systems and enhancements.
• Provide 24/7 manufacturing support on a rotational basis.
• Collaborate with plant teams, vendors and IT to deliver projects.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards and SDLC.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and optimization.

Skills

PLCs

Automation

Manufacturing systems

Scripting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Job description

At Ball, integrity and trust are the foundation of who we are. Guided by our core values—"We Care. We Work. We Win."—we create a culture where every voice matters and every idea drives progress.

Further your career at Ball, a world leader in manufacturing sustainable aluminium packaging. Achieve extraordinary things when you join our team, and make a difference in your professional development, the community, and around the globe!

Position Overview

We are looking for a Functional Analyst to support and enhance manufacturing technology solutions within a fast-paced production environment. This role focuses on implementing, configuring, and supporting complex manufacturing systems that align with operational needs and business objectives across multiple plants. The position will primarily support Viscan process monitoring and automation systems, playing a key role in troubleshooting production-related issues, supporting manufacturing operations, and contributing to new production line implementations and improvement projects. The successful candidate will work closely with plant teams, engineering, and external vendors to ensure reliable system performance, continuous improvement, and alignment with enterprise technology standards and best practices.

This position can be based in more of our EMEA plants.

Your Key Responsibilities Include

• Analyze business requirements and support the design and implementation of technology solutions for complex operational challenges.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to gather functional requirements and support solution delivery.
• Configure, develop, test, monitor, and support application systems and enhancements to ensure high‐quality technical solutions.
• Support 24/7 manufacturing operations, including out‑of‑hours support on a rotational basis when required.
• Maintain and develop in‑depth knowledge of manufacturing systems, applications, and operational processes.
• Support user acceptance testing, system configuration, and implementation of new business systems and modules.
• Work closely with third‑party vendors, software providers, and implementation partners to support project delivery and system performance.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, policies, and software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and technology optimization using industry best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.

What are we looking for?

• Computer Science, Information Tehnology or Engineering background with experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with PLCs, sensors, automation, or manufacturing systems support.
• Basic IT knowledge including scripting, queries, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working within manufacturing or production environments with an understanding of operational processes.
• Flexible, hands‑on mindset with the ability to adapt to fast‑paced manufacturing operations.
• Strong communication skills and fluent English.
• Additional experience with broader manufacturing systems, automation software, or IT systems is considered an advantage.

Ball Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, faith, ability, or orientation. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminium cans, cups to aerosol bottles solutions that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging. Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.