Business Systems Engineer

Vulcan Elements Inc.; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Elements Inc. is seeking a Business Systems Engineer to support enterprise applications, HRIS, LIMS, and internal software across manufacturing operations.

You will implement, integrate, and improve systems, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to AI-related initiatives, working with IT, HR, engineering, and operations.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT systems, application support, systems analysis, software integration, or a related technical role.
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and application integrations.
• Familiarity with Git, code repositories, version control, and basic software testing and deployment processes.
• Understanding of IT systems, authentication, access management, and application troubleshooting.
• Ability to investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work with technical and nontechnical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications, including HRIS, LIMS, and other business and manufacturing systems.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations between internal and third-party applications using APIs, scripts, and other integration tools.
• Support company-developed applications and code repositories by troubleshooting issues, modifying existing code, implementing improvements, and assisting with software releases.
• Contribute to internal AI initiatives and automation projects by supporting application development, maintaining existing solutions, and integrating new capabilities into business workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to troubleshoot and improve software applications supporting production and laboratory operations.
• Investigate and resolve application issues, integration failures, and software-related problems in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Maintain technical documentation for applications, integrations, code changes, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Work with IT, HR, Engineering, Operations, and other departments to understand business requirements and implement technical solutions.

Skills

IT systems

Application support

Systems analysis

Software integration

API integrations

Tools

Git

Job description

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future. With a focus on national security and economic resiliency, we serve critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive powering a high-technology future. Vulcan Elements is building a team of ambitious professionals committed to Mission Focus, Technical Excellence and Integrity.

As an Business Systems Engineer, you will support the implementation, integration, and ongoing improvement of business applications and internally developed software across Vulcan Elements. This role combines IT systems administration, application support, and lightweight software development to improve business operations and manufacturing processes. You will work closely with internal departments to manage applications, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to internal development projects, including Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), and AI-related initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications, including HRIS, LIMS, and other business and manufacturing systems.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations between internal and third-party applications using APIs, scripts, and other integration tools.
• Support company-developed applications and code repositories by troubleshooting issues, modifying existing code, implementing improvements, and assisting with software releases.
• Contribute to internal AI initiatives and automation projects by supporting application development, maintaining existing solutions, and integrating new capabilities into business workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to troubleshoot and improve software applications supporting production and laboratory operations.
• Investigate and resolve application issues, integration failures, and software-related problems in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Maintain technical documentation for applications, integrations, code changes, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Work with IT, HR, Engineering, Operations, and other departments to understand business requirements and implement technical solutions.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in IT systems, application support, systems analysis, software integration, or a related technical role.
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and application integrations.
• Familiarity with Git, code repositories, version control, and basic software testing and deployment processes.
• Understanding of IT systems, authentication, access management, and application troubleshooting.
• Ability to investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work with technical and nontechnical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, SQL databases, AI-assisted development tools, or manufacturing software environments.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Candidates must be able to climb stairs, stand and walk for extended periods, and work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy. The role also requires the use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, and adherence to all applicable safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Employees must be able to complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for the duration of assigned tasks, and respond safely to changing conditions within the production environment.

This position requires access to information and technology that is subject to US Export Control. Vulcan Elements will use this information to determine if you are eligible to receive this information under US Law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Vulcan Elements’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.