Business Analyst

Looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in global innovation? Engineer a better future with Aerotech, a global leader in precision motion and automation. Our customers create some of the most innovative products on the planet, from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. Our precision motion and automation systems make it all possible. 

Build a lasting, satisfying career at Aerotech, where we foster growth, empower employees and promote from within. You'll find unparalleled opportunities and a company that values your voice. We also provide an extensive total rewards compensation system, including:

• Bonus payments every 6 months
• Rich health plans
• Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust

If you’re mechanically inclined or technically savvy with a passion for cutting-edge technology, we want to hear from you.

Position Summary:

Conduct analysis of company operations, systems, and workflows in order to design improvements.

Essential Functions:
● Collaborate with supervisor on assignments to understand goals and define requirements/action plans
● Research hardware and software technologies to maintain awareness of industry standards and best practices
● Design solutions to make the best use of IT resources (e.g., staff, time, budget) to achieve process improvements
● Manage assigned tasks by priority with a focus on efficiency
● Propose solutions to supervisor and stakeholders for evaluation and approval
● Write detailed requirements for software developers and IT staff
● Collaborate with software developers to analyze alternatives, clarify requirements, and test solutions
● Collect and analyze information to evaluate current process efficiency/performance and propose improvements
● Manage enterprise software vendor accounts and maintain software licensing compliance

Additional Duties:
● Address escalated support/production cases
● Travel to domestic and international field offices, subsidiaries, and satellite companies
● Use existing database systems and associated software
● Collaborate on enterprise technology training content and deliver training to new employees
● As assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● An understanding of relational databases and how they are used within information systems
● Strong attention to detail
● Critical thinking and complex problem solving skills
● Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees
● Ability to communicate problems to others for support

Minimum Qualifications:
● Associates Degree from an accredited college or university required; Bachelors Degree preferred; Major or concentration in Information Technology/Systems/Science preferred
● Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in a manufacturing or high tech environment
● Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
● Must be authorized to work in the US without employer sponsorship. Aerotech does not provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this position. OPT and CPT visa holders are not eligible for employment if they will need work authorization sponsorship at any time in the future.

Benefits:
Aerotech has been advancing industries with our precision motion technology for more than 50 years. Our employees are our future, and we continue to grow by investing in our employees through continuous paid on-the-job training in a clean and climate-controlled environment, while providing the following exceptional benefits and more!

• Competitive compensation
• Bi-annual bonus
• Annual raise eligibility
• UPMC Health Insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance 
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Trust
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Veteran or disability status. 

The Company is collecting the information requested in this employment application for purposes of evaluating your suitability for hire by the Company.  The Company will share the information that you provide in this employment application only with Company management officials who are involved in the hiring process or who are otherwise involved in making employment-related decisions on behalf of the Company.

Aerotech, Inc. is providing this notice to applicants regarding our use of Automated Decision-Making Technology (ADMT). We use these tools to assist in evaluating job applications and identifying qualified candidates for our open positions.

We utilize ADMT for initial screening purposes through automated "knockout questions" to determine if a candidate meets the minimum mandatory requirements for a role.

You have the right to opt-out of ADMT by applying using the following link: General Application without ADMT