Business Analyst, Engineers Wanted!

Motrex LLC; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motrex LLC is seeking a Business Analyst, Engineering Systems to partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and CIP teams in Alpharetta. You will translate business needs into technical solutions for CAD, SCADA, MES, and industrial automation, and lead IT-driven projects that improve product development and manufacturing processes.

You will gather requirements, document processes, analyze data, and manage system changes while coordinating training and vendor relations. This role reports to the Sr.

Qualifications

• The Business Analyst, Engineering Systems partners with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and CIP to support IT operations and project leadership.
• Responsibilities include eliciting requirements, documenting processes, and translating business needs into technical solutions for CAD, SCADA, MES and automation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the IT liaison for Engineering-related systems and initiatives.
• Elicit, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for system enhancements.
• Understand and document business processes.
• Analyze data and operational metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain application roadmaps to guide engineering technology strategies.
• Lead and manage Engineering-focused technology projects.
• Troubleshoot everyday system issues and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and vendors.
• Create and maintain system, process, and technical documentation.
• Manage testing efforts for system changes and coordinate user training.
• Communicate with Engineering leaders, business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships, including license management and escalation as needed.

Skills

Needs analysis

Requirements elicitation

Business cases

Process documentation

Flowcharting

Data analytics

Root cause analysis

Project management

Testing plans

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or related discipline

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

IAR Embedded Workbench

Arena PLM

Inductive Automation Ignition

Job description

The Business Analyst, Engineering Systems is an Information Technology (IT) professional who partners closely with leaders in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Continuous Process Improvement to provide a balance of operational support and project/implementation leadership. This role serves as the primary IT liaison to the Engineering organization, enabling reliable, scalable, and effective use of technology that supports product design, manufacturing execution, and automation. This position is responsible for supporting and enhancing the company’s engineering and industrial systems landscape, including CAD, SCADA, MES, industrial automation platforms, and engineering development tools. They engage stakeholders to gather and refine requirements, prioritize work effort, manage projects, and translate business needs into technical solutions that improve Engineering and Product Development processes. The Business Analyst, Engineering Systems performs a variety of critical tasks to support IT operations, including troubleshooting system issues, analyzing, designing, and implementing system changes, managing vendor relationships, and staying current on vendor roadmaps and releases to understand their impact on the company’s implementations. This role reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Systems. This position is located in Alpharetta, GA, and requires on-site daily attendance.

Required

• Serve as the primary IT point of contact for Engineering-related systems and initiatives.
• Engage Engineering stakeholders to elicit, analyze, and document business and technical requirements for system and process enhancements.
• Understand and document business processes.
• Analyze data and operational metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain application roadmaps to help guide Engineering technology strategies.
• Lead and manage Engineering-focused technology projects.
• Support daily operations by troubleshooting helpdesk tickets, diagnosing system issues, and coordinating resolution with internal teams and vendors.
• Create and maintain system, process, and technical documentation.
• Manage testing efforts for system changes.
• Develop user training materials and coordinate and support end-user training.
• Communicate effectively with Engineering leaders, business stakeholders, IT teams, and external vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships, including support coordination, license management, and escalation as needed.

Competencies

• The Business Analyst, Engineering Systems, should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Performing needs analysis and requirements elicitation
• Defining business cases and value drivers
• Documenting business processes and functional designs
• Flowcharting and process diagramming
• Business and operational data analytics
• Analytical problem solving and root cause analysis
• Project management
• Developing and managing test plans and validation activities
• Strong communication and stakeholder facilitation skills

Knowledge

• The Business Analyst, Engineering Systems, must have knowledge and experience of the following:
• Evaluating, selecting, implementing, and supporting engineering, quality, and manufacturing technology systems
• Experience with Engineering CAD, PLM, SCADA, MES, and industrial automation platforms, such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, IAR Embedded Workbench, Arena PLM,
• Inductive Automation Ignition, etc.
• Understanding of system integrations, data flows, and dependencies between engineering, manufacturing, and enterprise systems
• Data science or analytics experience is a plus (data management concepts, Python, etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Familiarity with manufacturing and distribution environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a role involving evaluating, analyzing, or supporting engineering systems.
• Experience supporting or leading software implementation and system enhancement projects
• Strong time management, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively balance operational support and project delivery responsibilities

Other

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future