Business Systems Engineer

Vulcan Elements • Benson, NC

18d

About The Position

Vulcan Elements is manufacturing American rare-earth permanent magnets for a secure, resilient future, serving critical industries such as defense, aerospace, and automotive. The Business Systems Engineer supports implementation, integration, and ongoing improvement of business applications and internally developed software across the company. The role combines IT systems administration, application support, and lightweight software development to improve business operations and manufacturing processes. The engineer works with internal departments to manage applications, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to internal development projects, including HRIS, LIMS, and AI-related initiatives.

The position requires regular presence on the production floor and the ability to navigate all areas of the facility. Work may take place in hot, humid, or noisy environments and requires climbing stairs, standing and walking for extended periods, and using personal protective equipment, including respirators. Employees must complete required fit testing, wear appropriate PPE for assigned tasks, follow applicable safety policies and regulatory requirements, and respond safely to changing production conditions.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in IT systems, application support, systems analysis, software integration, or a related technical role.
• Working knowledge of Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, or similar languages, with the ability to write scripts, troubleshoot code, and modify existing applications.
• Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, and application integrations.
• Familiarity with Git, code repositories, version control, and basic software testing and deployment processes.
• Understanding of IT systems, authentication, access management, and application troubleshooting.
• Ability to investigate technical issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
• Ability to work with technical and nontechnical stakeholders to understand requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities.
• Ability to navigate all areas of the facility, climb stairs, and stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work in environments that may be hot, humid, or noisy, use required PPE including respirators, complete required fit testing, and follow safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure, Entra ID, SQL databases, AI-assisted development tools, or manufacturing software environments.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation, configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of enterprise applications, including HRIS, LIMS, and other business and manufacturing systems.
• Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot integrations between internal and third-party applications using APIs, scripts, and other integration tools.
• Support company-developed applications and code repositories by troubleshooting issues, modifying existing code, implementing improvements, and assisting with software releases.
• Contribute to internal AI initiatives and automation projects by supporting application development, maintaining existing solutions, and integrating new capabilities into business workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to troubleshoot and improve software applications supporting production and laboratory operations.
• Investigate and resolve application issues, integration failures, and software-related problems in coordination with internal teams and external vendors.
• Maintain technical documentation for applications, integrations, code changes, system configurations, and operational procedures.
• Work with IT, HR, Engineering, Operations, and other departments to understand business requirements and implement technical solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed