Configuration Analyst I

Benchmark Electronics; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,471 - 63,909; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Plan

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics in Rochester, Minnesota, is seeking a Configuration Analyst. The role includes coordinating program engineering change control operations and analyzing related processes. Excellent communication skills and the ability to multitask effectively are essential.

Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in configuration/documentation and a 4-year degree preferred. Benchmark offers a competitive compensation range of $50,471 to $63,909 along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in configuration/documentation required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate engineering change control operations.
• Analyze process and maintain engineering change documents.
• Respond to engineering inquiries regarding change requests.
• Ensure compliance with engineering requests and standards.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Effective multitasking skills

Effective organization and prioritization skills

High attention to detail

Customer service and client focus

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Education

4‑year degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

WebEx

Job description

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions.

Summary

Configuration Analyst coordinates program engineering change control operations, analyzes process, and maintains and follows up on engineering change documents with program manager, engineering groups and customer personnel.

Responsibilities

• Records, classifies and analyzes engineering or software change requests for completeness and accuracy; request additional information from originator, if required, and obtain all appropriate approvals.
• Responds to inquiries from engineering personnel regarding the preparation of engineering and software change requests, proposal forms and related documents.
• Maintains graphs and/or summaries showing the status and extent of completeness of engineering and software changes; establishes a follow up system to ensure that completion and release dates are in accordance with schedule.
• Analyzes final engineering or software change packages for compatibility with engineering requests.
• Reviews change drawing or software documentation to determine that the change analysis requirements are in compliance with established company practices and the Configuration Management Plan.
• Ensures that all unique customer documentation requirements are well documented in the on-line CM-Notebook, including but not limited to: Customer Contacts, Interpretation of Files, Data Receipt (Email/Paper/FTP/etc.), Assembly Marking Requirements, Programmed Devices (Marking and files), ECO Interpretation, Customer AML Process, Customer Drawing Interpretation and any Deviation from Standard BEI Practice.
• Participates in formal reviews, such as Preliminary Design Reviews, Critical Design Reviews and function and physical configuration audits.
• Maintains the quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction.

Other Information

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required.
• Effective organization and prioritization skills.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse groups.
• Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment.
• Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools.
• Strong customer service and client focus.
• Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software.
• 2+ years of experience in configuration/documentation.

Education

4‑year degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management.

Location

Geographical Location: Minnesota: Rochester
Physical Location: Rochester, MN

Shift & Schedule

Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday 0800‑1700
Full Time

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation Range: $50,471.00 to $63,909.00 USD.

Benefits and Other Compensation: Benchmark provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a Bonus Plan, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, all based on scheduled hours. Benchmark complies with applicable state and local employee leave laws.

Export Control

This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status) or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case‑by‑case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [e-mail].