Specialist IT Business Analyst - Manufacturing IT (MES Lite)

About the role

Eaton is looking for a Specialist IT Business Analyst to join its Digital Manufacturing IT organization, supporting a global network of manufacturing sites. The role deploys and scales lightweight Manufacturing Execution System (MES Lite) solutions based on Ignition (a SCADA/IIoT platform), combining business analysis with hands-on implementation. Working from a central IT function, the analyst advises manufacturing sites, supports deployment and ensures alignment with enterprise standards, and helps build standardized MES Lite templates. Travel of about 20-50% is required for site deployments, workshops and go-live activities.

Key responsibilities

• Understand manufacturing processes and business requirements so that MES Lite solutions deliver measurable value
• Translate business needs into scalable MES Lite solutions using Ignition and related technologies
• Support implementation and deployment of MES Lite solutions across manufacturing sites
• Integrate shop floor equipment using OPC UA, Kepware, PLC interfaces and industrial protocols
• Configure and customize Ignition applications, dashboards and data models
• Support rapid deployment cycles, including rollouts, testing and go-live
• Troubleshoot issues in live production environments and act as liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
• Work with architecture and data teams on enterprise standards and data strategy
• Help develop MES Lite templates, reusable components and best practices, and define the deployment approach
• Support backlog refinement, user stories and prioritization in Agile environments; validate solutions and analyze data models, performance and KPIs
• Support incident triage, knowledge transfer and guidance to site teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in MES, Industrial IoT or digital manufacturing environments
• Experience in manufacturing with shop floor systems and processes
• Experience supporting implementation of MES, SCADA or IIoT solutions across multiple sites is highly desirable
• Strong communication skills, analytical abilities and ability to manage multiple priorities in a global environment

Required skills

• Ignition (Inductive Automation) or similar SCADA/IIoT platforms
• Shop floor integration: PLC systems, OPC UA and industrial protocols
• Kepware or similar connectivity tools
• MES concepts such as OEE, machine monitoring and production tracking
• Integration of MES, ERP and enterprise systems
• Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and backlog management; basic SQL is a plus

What we offer

• Hybrid work model, annual bonus and cafeteria
• Private medical insurance, life insurance and eye-glass refund
• Wellbeing support, family-friendly policies and career development with internal mobility
• Dog-friendly office, yoga sessions and social responsibility involvement