Business Analyst - Digital MES & Mfg Systems

Daikin Applied Americas•Faribault, MN

6d•$73,300 - $120,700•Onsite

About The Position

Join the world's largest HVAC company, named by Forbes as one of America's Best-In-State Employers 2025! Daikin Applied is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Business Analyst - Digital MES & Mfg Systems to join our team. This position will work directly with business leaders, business users, and Digital teammates to plan, define, design, specify, test, train, implement, and support order management related business processes and systems. The position requires an in-depth understanding and experience implementing, modifying, and supporting MES systems. Come be a part of an exciting journey at Daikin Applied, where innovation and excellence drive our every endeavor!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in IT or related or equivalent experience
3 - 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or corporate business environment
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar
Expertise in translating complex datasets into actionable insights using advanced SQL queries and stored procedures
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
Strong commitment to accuracy, quality, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing processes, Lean methodologies, and Six Sigma principles is preferred
Experience with ERP systems and databases is a plus

Responsibilities

Collect, analyze, and interpret complex manufacturing data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for process improvement
Ability to deal with ambiguity in a productive and positive manner by bringing the appropriate stakeholders together to gain clarity and consensus for next steps is required
Collaborate with various departments, including IT, operations, materials, and engineering, to ensure alignment of goals and data-driven decision-making
Investigate issues with manufacturing applications, conducting root cause analysis and aligning resources to correct the issues
Lead, manage, and participate in cross-functional business projects independently
Gather, document, clarify, and validate business requirements
Clarify and document current-state, future-state, and the gap that exists between the two states
Develop and document solution design alternatives, and then lead a group through the collaborative process of finalizing recommendations and documenting rationale
Estimate high-level project timelines, resource needs, and funding needs
Define a project to the degree required to gain business support, funding, and resource
Communicate functional requirement/specifications to developer team lead
Train end users by documenting user guides, training materials, business processes, test plans, and then performing the required in-person reviews of the material