IT Engineer

AMSOIL INC. is looking for a Manufacturing IT Engineer to join the IT team. In this role, you will ensure the stable operation of manufacturing IT networks and systems. The three primary disciplines are network administration, systems administration, and support of manufacturing technologies such as handheld scanners, production computers, and printers. You will also be responsible for planning, installing, configuring, testing, documenting, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing performance within the individual disciplines. You will also provide installation support for hardware and software upgrades, develop and implement infrastructure plans and projects, and evaluate products, services, applications, software, and industry developments for potential business impact.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and manage network services and appliances such as switches, access points, ISP, and other network-related devices
• Design, configure, and administer manufacturing systems such as Windows Server, handheld scanners, computers, and printers.
• Participate in the development of proposals and plans, and execute and maintain plans
• Provide guidance to others and lead manufacturing IT projects
• Support escalations from the AMSOIL desktop support team
• Collaborate and cross-train within the infrastructure and security group
• Collaborate with applications services groups
• Conduct periodic software and hardware audits as directed
• Evaluate new equipment and software for adoption as appropriate
• Performs other related work as needed
  
  

Position Requirements:

• Associate degree in IT or equivalent work experience
• 5 or more years of related work experience
• Strong knowledge of network and manufacturing or retail systems
• Strong knowledge of current systems software, hardware, protocols, and standards
• Strong knowledge of local area network administration
• Hands-on software and hardware troubleshooting experience
• Proven experience in the design, development, and implementation of software and hardware solutions, systems, or products
• Analytical, mathematical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  
  

Preferred Competencies

• Innovator - entrepreneurial in thinking, planning, and execution. Showcases proven analytical and problem-solving ability, particularly as it pertains to manufacturing systems and tools, non-disruptive implementation, risk assessment, compliance, analytics and reporting.
• Communicator - Communicates consistently and transparently…early and often. Seeks to understand others' needs, feelings, and capabilities. Is tactful, honest, and treats others with respect.
• Catalyst for Change - Adapts, evolves, and transforms through thoughtful experimentation and continuous learning. Seeks out opportunities to differentiate and offer the highest level of value.
• Collaborator - Finds common ground with a wide range of stakeholders. Seeks a mutually beneficial solution for all constituencies.
• Results Driven - Owns and delivers results. Tracks and validates accomplishments using appropriate metrics.
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelors or associate degree or IT certifications
• Manufacturing or retail experience
• Project management experience
  
  

Other Details:

• Pay Type: Salary
• Onsite position
• Schedule: 1:00pm – 9:00pm
• This schedule is flexible
  

Benefits:

• Paid time off and paid holidays each year
• Employee bonus program
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• Competitive health benefits
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options
• Affordable group dental, vision, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Employee discount on product
• Corporate gym membership
  
  

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application process, please email: humanresources@amsoil.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

AMSOIL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.