Engineering Systems Specialist

Advantage Technical; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking an Engineering Project & Systems Specialist in Atlanta to support engineering projects, enterprise asset management systems, and operational reporting initiatives.

This role combines project coordination, data management, and BI reporting to improve efficiency, system reliability, and data-driven decision-making across manufacturing and engineering functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 3–7 years of experience supporting engineering projects, manufacturing operations, maintenance, facilities, asset management, or a related technical environment.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• 1–3 years of hands-on Power BI experience, including dashboard development and data transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross-functional engineering and operational projects from planning through execution.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, deliverables, milestones, action items, and communications.
• Track progress, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with multiple departments to achieve project objectives.
• Maintain equipment master records, asset hierarchies, and lifecycle documentation.
• Support system administration activities, including user access and troubleshooting.
• Develop reports and technical documents for stakeholders.
• Provide first-level support and training for system users.

Skills

Power BI reporting

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

EAM/CMMS administration

Equipment lifecycle data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems

SharePoint

Excel

Job description

Industry: Medical Device / Regulated Manufacturing

Function: Engineering, Operations & Asset Management

Experience Level: Mid-Level

Pay Rate: Up to $66.00 per hour

Position Overview

A leading global manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Engineering Project & Systems Specialist to support engineering projects, enterprise asset management systems, and operational reporting initiatives.

This position combines engineering project coordination, equipment and maintenance data management, and business intelligence reporting to improve operational efficiency, system reliability, data accuracy, and decision‑making across manufacturing and engineering functions.

The successful candidate will serve as a key resource for an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) / Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), supporting equipment lifecycle records, preventive maintenance, calibration, maintenance workflows, and system administration.

Additionally, this individual will develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports that provide actionable insights into equipment performance, maintenance activities, engineering projects, and operational metrics.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in manufacturing, engineering, facilities, or maintenance environments, with strong capabilities in EAM/CMMS administration, Power BI reporting, data analysis, and cross‑functional project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support cross‑functional engineering and operational projects from initial planning through execution and completion.
• Coordinate project scope, schedules, deliverables, milestones, action items, and stakeholder communications.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks and execution barriers, and recommend corrective actions or adjustments.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Facilities, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure project objectives are achieved.
• Support engineering activities involving manufacturing processes, equipment, materials, product testing, technical specifications, and process improvements.
• Collect, evaluate, and interpret technical data to support engineering decisions, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare technical reports, project documentation, status updates, and presentations for internal stakeholders and management.
• Ensure project activities follow established procedures, documentation requirements, and applicable quality standards.
• Serve as a primary site resource and local system administrator for the organization's Enterprise Asset Management / Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Support system administration activities, including user access, permissions, role assignments, troubleshooting, configuration coordination, and application support.
• Create, update, and maintain equipment master records, asset hierarchies, equipment classifications, locations, attributes, and lifecycle documentation.
• Support equipment lifecycle activities, including commissioning, installation, relocation, retirement, and decommissioning.
• Maintain accurate asset management data to support preventive maintenance, calibration, equipment reliability, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with work‑order management, maintenance backlog tracking, equipment downtime reporting, and spare‑parts inventory processes.
• Monitor overdue maintenance and calibration activities, coordinating with responsible teams to ensure timely resolution.Conduct routine system audits and data reviews to ensure equipment, maintenance, calibration, and work‑order records are accurate and complete.
• Support system improvements, enhancements, configuration changes, testing, validation, and deployment activities.
• Provide first‑level technical support to system users, resolving routine issues and escalating complex problems to global support teams.
• Develop user documentation, work instructions, training materials, and job aids to promote consistent system utilization.

Power BI Reporting & Data Analytics

• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance interactive Power BI reports and dashboards supporting Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and Operations.
• Analyze operational and engineering data to identify trends, risks, performance gaps, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) related to:
• Equipment performance and reliability
• Preventive maintenance compliance
• Calibration schedules and overdue activities
• Maintenance work orders and backlog
• Equipment downtime and operational efficiency
• Engineering project progress and deliverables
• Collect, connect, and transform data from multiple sources, including Excel, SharePoint, enterprise system exports, and approved databases.
• Utilize Power Query, data transformation, and data modeling techniques to improve reporting accuracy, consistency, and reliability.
• Work with stakeholders to identify business reporting requirements, define meaningful metrics, and establish dashboard specifications.
• Translate complex engineering and operational information into clear visualizations and actionable business insights.
• Maintain reporting documentation, data refresh schedules, access controls, version history, and change management processes.
• Troubleshoot reporting issues, improve dashboard performance, and ensure ongoing data integrity.
• Provide Power BI training and technical guidance to report users and business stakeholders.

Process Improvement & Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to improve asset management workflows, engineering project execution, system administration, and reporting efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Facilities, Manufacturing, IT, and enterprise systems teams to resolve operational and technical issues.
• Support standardization of equipment master data, reporting processes, maintenance workflows, and system best practices.
• Assist with developing and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.
• Coordinate implementation of system changes, ensuring appropriate testing, validation, communication, and user training.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and quality system documentation requirements.
• Promote accurate data management, consistent process execution, and continuous improvement across departments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Facilities Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3–7 years of experience supporting engineering projects, manufacturing operations, maintenance, facilities, asset management, or a related technical environment.
• Experience working with an Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) or Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Knowledge of equipment master records, asset hierarchies, preventive maintenance, calibration, work orders, and equipment lifecycle management.
• 1–3 years of hands‑on Power BI experience, including dashboard development, data transformation, visualization, reporting, and ongoing maintenance.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify data inconsistencies and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience coordinating cross‑functional projects, managing deliverables, and communicating progress to stakeholders.
• Strong technical documentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including:
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or supporting enterprise asset management platforms such as:
• Blue Mountain RAM (BMRAM)
• Infor EAM
• Comparable EAM/CMMS applications
• Experience supporting equipment maintenance, calibration programs, spare‑parts management, equipment reliability, and asset lifecycle activities.
• Background working in medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, change control, validation, data integrity, equipment controls, and audit readiness.
• Advanced Power BI skills, including:
• Power Query
• Data modeling
• DAX calculations and measures
• Shared workspaces and access management
• Report refresh and optimization
• Integration of multiple enterprise data sources
• Experience consolidating data from Excel, SharePoint, databases, and other enterprise applications.
• Experience developing technical procedures, standard work instructions, and system training materials.
• Familiarity with engineering project management, equipment qualification, and process improvement methodologies.
• Lean, Six Sigma, project management, data analytics, asset management, or equipment reliability certification or training.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to troubleshoot system issues and resolve data‑quality concerns.
• Effective project coordination and organizational skills.
• Strong collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, and IT.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear reporting and business recommendations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective user training.
• Comfortable working in dynamic manufacturing environments with changing priorities.
• Proactive approach to process improvement and problem‑solving.
• Strong commitment to documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.