Staff Systems Analyst

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd in Penang, part of Emerson's Test & Measurement family, seeks a System Analyst to bridge business stakeholders and IT teams in Manufacturing Operations. You will collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering to understand challenges, define solution requirements, and drive digital transformation initiatives.

As a key member, you will lead requirements gathering, translate requirements into functional specs and user stories, partner with software

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, BIS, or a related field.
• Experience as System Analyst, Business Analyst, IT Analyst, Project Lead, or similar role.
• Experience gathering and documenting business requirements.
• Experience managing project activities and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and delivery methodologies.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, quality, or engineering processes.
• Experience with MES, ERP, Oracle applications, manufacturing systems, or factory automation solutions.
• Experience leading global projects across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements gathering, workshops, and process analysis activities with global business stakeholders.
• Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and solution designs.
• Partner with software engineers, architects, and vendors throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications.
• Support implementation of manufacturing digitalization initiatives, including MES, shop floor systems, warehouse solutions, quality processes, and manufacturing applications.
• Coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and deployment activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate business processes.
• Provide production support and root-cause analysis for critical business applications.
• Act as a trusted advisor to business partners by balancing operational needs with long-term technology strategy.

Skills

SDLC understanding

Communication in English

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering/BIS

Tools

MES

ERP

Oracle applications

Job description

As a System Analyst within the Manufacturing Operations IT organization, you will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams to deliver solutions that enable manufacturing excellence across T&M Emerson's global operations. You will partner with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and engineering teams to understand business challenges, define solution requirements, and drive successful delivery of digital transformation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

Lead requirements gathering, workshops, and process analysis activities with global business stakeholders

Translate business requirements into clear functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and solution designs

Partner with software engineers, architects, and vendors throughout the solution lifecycle

Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications

Support implementation of manufacturing digitalization initiatives, including MES, shop floor systems, warehouse solutions, quality processes, and manufacturing applications

Coordinate system testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), training, and deployment activities

Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate business processes

Provide production support and root-cause analysis for critical business applications

Act as a trusted advisor to business partners by balancing operational needs with long-term technology strategy

About you

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Information Systems, or a related field

Experience working as a System Analyst, Business Analyst, IT Analyst, Project Lead, or similar role

Experience gathering and documenting business requirements

Experience managing project activities and coordinating cross-functional teams

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and delivery methodologies

Experience working with enterprise applications and business process improvement initiatives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Experience supporting manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse, quality, or engineering business processes (preferred)

Experience with MES, ERP, Oracle applications, manufacturing systems, or factory automation solutions (preferred)

Experience leading global projects across multiple regions (preferred)

About us

At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. We recognize the importance of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in driving business success. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that supports professional growth, encourages diverse perspectives, and enables meaningful career development across our global organization.

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.

National Instruments (NI), now Emerson's Test & Measurement business, is a global leader in test, measurement, and software-connected systems. For over four decades, NI has helped engineers across semiconductor, electronics, automotive, aerospace, telecommunications, and research accelerate innovation.

Acquired by Emerson in 2023, NI now combines its software, intelligent devices, and automated test expertise with Emerson's global scale and industry reach. At NI Malaysia, employees work with talented teams worldwide on technologies shaping automation, connectivity, and sustainable innovation, in a culture built on collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion.