Business Analyst

Aerotech, Inc.•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
Associates Degree from an accredited college or university required
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.
Must be authorized to work in the US currently and in the future without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Bonus payments every 6 months
Rich health plans
Retirement planning with our 100% company-paid Employee Stock Ownership Trust
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
continuous paid on-the-job training in a clean and climate-controlled environment