Digital & IT Senior Analyst (Digital & Data Solutions)

Org Marketing Statement


PARKER CHOMERICS is a global supplier of EMI shielding, thermal interface materials, plastics and optical products. We offer a worldwide network of applications engineering support, manufacturing facilities, and sales offices. With stocking and fabrication on five continents, our products are available anytime, anywhere.


With Headquarters in Woburn, MA, Parker Chomerics is part of a global Fortune 250 company but has a small company feel. We thrive on high performance teams that are empowered to make decisions on both a big and small scale. We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of our employees by establishing an inclusive, caring and friendly work environment. We encourage the continued education and skill development of our teams and offer advancement opportunities at a global division. If you're looking for a fast paced, collaborative environment where you can be at the cutting edge of engineering solutions, look no further.

Position Summary


This position will play a critical role in our business transformation journey which involves optimizing process and migration from legacy systems to enterprise digital systems like MES, LIMS, MAM, QMS.


The Digital & IT Senior Analyst should have hands-on experience with software development, systems/data analysis, solution design and project management. You will play a key role in understanding business need and technical requirements, designing solutions, configuring and implementing digital, IT and data solutions for the division.

Part of your role will also involve supporting & enhancing the production solutions for reliable functional performance by conducting root cause analysis & performing corrective actions by collaborating with business stakeholders and IT teams to drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop an in-depth understanding of business processes on mfg. site, applying this knowledge to digital and data solutions that support and enhance these processes.
• Work with representatives across the division sites to analyze possibilities and implement solutions that improve business value.
• Using technical expertise, perform Vendor/Software evaluation, feasibility checks and propose solutions that align with division, group & enterprise IT strategy
• Responsible for the design and implementation of digital & IT solutions that meet business needs, ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and performant, while also managing project constraints and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Responsible for the design and implementation of data integration processes to ingest, clean, and transform data from various sources, ensuring data quality and accuracy.
• Manage & support project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that solutions are delivered on time and within budget.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to the solution's design, implementation, and operation
• Effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration and buy-in
• Actively participate in Project reviews, facilitate meetings with business partners, and provide updates to leadership on project and work status.
• Collaboration & Coordination with Vendor, division IT, Group IT, COE, and other corporate IT teams (enterprise solution architecture, middleware, security, etc.) to design, configure & implement solutions.
• Develop an ongoing solution maintenance plan and establish/maintain solution's DR & BCP
• Perform data analysis and root cause analysis for production issues and coordinate with development team for resolution, corrective and preventive actions
• Learn and apply continuous improvement techniques and tools (Gemba walk, kaizen, lean six sigma) to internal processes and systems to increase efficiency, drive customer service and reduce costs.
• Lead Change: Persistently move in the face of ambiguity, dilemmas, and resistance to get completion of changes in an organized way; adapts with flexibility to and copes with changing situations while maintaining focus on goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6+ years' experience in Information Technology required
• Must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field required
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, learning agility and adaptability; manages time effectively, and actively participates in multiple team projects

Competencies Required:

• Demonstrated experience in the analysis, design & implementation of manufacturing IT solutions (MES, LIMS, SCADA, IoT, Data Historian)
• Knowledge of Data Architecture and IT/OT integration patterns, including hands-on experience with technologies such as SQL, Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and ETL processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization and digital transformation in manufacturing environments.
• Solution Architecture: Minimum of 3 years of experience in solution architecture, preferably in the manufacturing sector
• Technical Design: Strong experience in creating technical design documents and diagrams. Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Software Engineering: Proficiency in software engineering principles and practices
• API Integration: Hands-on experience with API integration and automation tools. Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Network and IT Infrastructure: knowledge of network and IT infrastructure
• Practical experience in project Management - Agile and Waterfall

Optional Skills:

• SAP S4HANA experience
• Cloud Technologies: Experience with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure
• Machine Learning: Familiarity with machine learning and AI applications in Mfg. sector
• Security: Understanding of cybersecurity principles and practices

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule


Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: \$97,863 to \$157,990 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity


Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.


("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")


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Drug Tests


Drug-Free Workplace
In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.