IT Systems Specialist- Smart Factory

I. General Summary : Provide support for TBA Smart factory manufacturing execution system including : new plant implementations, PLC interface development, and ongoing system support.

II. Essential Job Functions :

A. Provide technical support and consultation for new implementations of TBA Regional manufacturing execution system (TBA MES).

B. Develop custom extensions that interface with TBA MES and augment production processes. This may include interfaces with PLC's, Kepware, and other PE standard systems.

C. Provide front line support for technical issues (L1 and L2).

D. Work with third party vendor on tracking and resolution of items requiring application changes.

E. Conduct systems training for users and handle follow-up functionality questions and on-going education tasks. Work with plant IT on train-the-trainer activities to educate local plant IT.

F. Maintain a positive working relationship with customer users, IT technical staff, and business / functional staff at all TBAGC.

G. Assist in developing testing (i.e., System and User Acceptance Testing) for new functionality and rollout of products and services.

H. Work with customer to identify improvement requests, gather requirements and assist in prioritizing work.

I. Develop specifications for third party vendor for application improvements or customizations.

J. Interface with customer on status of projects and support issues.

K. Work with Engineering, business, and IT communities throughout the TBAGC to identify opportunities for improvements to existing processes.

L. Work with IT management to ensure all activities are consistent with established TBA IT standards and expectations.

M. Maintain support documentation including architecture, design, and training documents.

III. Minimum Qualifications / Requirements :

Education :

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience :

• Greater than six (6) years of relevant experience.
• Five (5) years of experience implementing and maintaining manufacturing execution systems for a tier one automotive supplier.
• 1 - 2 years of software development experience preferred.
• Visual Basic .NET development experience.
• Visual Studio experience.
• SQL Server / Transact-SQL experience.
• Web development experience.
• Kepware experience
• Inductive automation(Ignition), Rockwell, experience preferred-(Scada systems, AI, historian)

Personal / Technical Skills :

• Strong attention to detail.
• General business knowledge.
• Flexibility in a changing environment.
• Hands-on self-starter with a strong work ethic.
• Ability to manage complex, long-term projects.
• Good math, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Able to work in a fast paced, multicultural work environment.
• Active listener with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to function both independently and with good judgment in a team environment.
• Ability to interact with and work well with individuals from multiple departments and locations.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and capability of managing multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• PLC Programming, Mitsubishi and Allen Bradley, and other Controllers
• Understanding of network fundamentals and switch configurations.

Language Skills :

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Japanese, Spanish, or Portuguese would be helpful, but are not required.

Computer / Software :

• Solid understanding of information systems and their effect on processes and controls.
• Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, Outlook, Internet, Oracle, etc.).
• Plant Engineering (PE) related Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) software

IV. Work Environment / Conditions :

Office : Open Office Environment, moderate noise level.

Plant : N / A

Travel : Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time.

V. Physical Demands :

Ability to sit and work on a computer for extensive periods of time is required. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is required to talk, see, and hear.

The team member must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time and is occasionally required to lift up to 30 pounds.

Disclaimer : This job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification, as well as certain essential job functions.

It is not intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of team members assigned to this job.

To qualify for this job, however, a team member must be able to perform its essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Under no circumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-will nature of the employment relationship between TBA and any team member.