Automation & Machine Monitoring Business Analyst

Sanmina; Región Centro; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina is seeking a data-driven Business Systems Analyst to bridge OT and business strategy in our manufacturing environment in Jalisco, Mexico. You will analyze machine performance data, map workflows, and identify opportunities to deploy automation, driving uptime and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations to translate telemetry into actionable insights, develop KPIs and dashboards, and support the implementation of automated workflows and predictive maintenance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably in a manufacturing, logistics, IoT, or heavy industry environment.
• Proven experience working with machine monitoring systems, industrial automation, or IoT/OT platforms.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to understand current machine workflows and opportunities.
• Define and document detailed business and technical requirements for machine monitoring systems (IoT platforms, SCADA, MES) and automation initiatives.
• Create detailed current-state and future-state process maps highlighting automation opportunities.
• Analyze machine telemetry, sensor data, and error logs to identify performance bottlenecks, cycle time inefficiencies, and root causes of downtime.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and operational dashboards (e.g., OEE) to provide visibility to stakeholders.
• Translate complex machine data, with support of engineering teams, into clear, actionable business recommendations for leadership.
• Partner with automation engineers and software developers to design, test, and implement automated workflows and predictive maintenance models.
• Act as the primary liaison between technical teams (IT/OT) and business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with strategic goals.
• Assist in user acceptance testing (UAT) and validate that automated systems meet defined business criteria.
• Standardize operating procedures (SOPs) for newly automated processes.
• Provide training and documentation to end-users to ensure smooth adoption of new monitoring tools and automated systems.
• Continuously monitor implemented solutions to measure ROI and identify areas for further optimization.

Skills

Data Visualization

SQL

Python

R

MES

SCADA

PLC data

ERP systems

Visio

Lucidchart

Miro

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Lucidchart

Miro

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Sanmina is seeking a data-driven Business Systems Analyst to bridge OT and business strategy in our manufacturing environment in Jalisco, Mexico. You will analyze machine performance data, map workflows, and identify opportunities to deploy automation, driving uptime and efficiency.

You will collaborate with engineering, IT, and operations to translate telemetry into actionable insights, develop KPIs and dashboards, and support the implementation of automated workflows and predictive maintenance