What are the responsibilities and job description for the Power Platform Developer position at Astec Industries?
Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Power Platform Developer will design and deliver applications and reporting solutions for the Smart Services team, including providing equipment reporting to customers. This individual will lead efforts to develop and automate dashboards, implement data transformation workflows, and ensure accurate, timely insights across multiple locations. In addition, they will collaborate within Smart Services and cross-functionally to build and maintain case management solutions that track part orders and measure team success. This role combines business intelligence, Power Platform development, and reporting automation to build on Smart Services' analytical foundation
DELIVERABLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES ARE
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
Travel Requirements
<10% of travel, potentially including both regional and international
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Power Platform Developer will design and deliver applications and reporting solutions for the Smart Services team, including providing equipment reporting to customers. This individual will lead efforts to develop and automate dashboards, implement data transformation workflows, and ensure accurate, timely insights across multiple locations. In addition, they will collaborate within Smart Services and cross-functionally to build and maintain case management solutions that track part orders and measure team success. This role combines business intelligence, Power Platform development, and reporting automation to build on Smart Services' analytical foundation
DELIVERABLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, build, and maintain custom applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven) to support case management and operational workflows.
- Integrate applications with Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, and other enterprise systems to enable seamless data flow.
- Create and maintain Power BI dashboards embedded within Power Apps for real-time visibility into equipment performance and case outcomes.
- Implement automated processes using Power Automate to streamline case tracking, approvals, and notifications.
- Develop scalable solutions for onboarding new locations and evolving business processes.
- Use Power Query and Dataflows to clean and standardize data for reporting and application use.
- Work closely with Smart Services and cross-functional teams to ensure applications and reports align with customer needs and deliver measurable value.
- Strong business acumen to understand operational drivers and reporting needs for internal and external customers.
- Collaborate with individuals and departments across the company to ensure dashboards and insights align with customer needs and deliver measurable value.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES ARE
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3 years of experience developing solutions with Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI).
- Proficiency in Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Dataverse, and integration with enterprise systems.
- Strong skills in Power BI for embedded reporting and dashboard design.
- Solid understanding of data modeling, SQL, and data transformation using Power Query/Dataflows.
- Experience automating workflows and approvals with Power Automate.
- Ability to design scalable solutions for multi-location environments.
- Strong communication skills to translate business needs into technical solutions.
- Collaborative mindset to work across technical, commercial, and customer-facing teams.
Supervisor and Leadership Expectations
- This role will not have supervisory or managerial responsibilities.
- This role will have program management responsibilities.
Our Culture and Values
Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.
- Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers
- Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business
- Respect for all individuals
- Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation
- Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success
Travel Requirements
<10% of travel, potentially including both regional and international
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment. Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person's veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.