IT Analyst II

Description

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide. We are currently searching for IT Analyst II to join our team at our Sidney Plant in Sidney, Ohio.
What you will do:

• Technical Support
• Provide onsite and remote technical support for manufacturing IT systems, including hardware, software, and network components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to production systems, devices, and applications in a timely manner.
• System Maintenance and Upgrades
• Perform regular system maintenance to ensure optimal performance and reliability of IT infrastructure.
• Support hardware and software upgrades, patches, and updates to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Monitor system performance and proactively address potential issues.
• Collaboration with Manufacturing Teams
• Work closely with production teams to understand IT requirements and ensure alignment with operational goals.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to implement and integrate new technologies.
• Provide training and guidance to manufacturing staff on IT tools and systems.
• Network and Security
• Ensure the security and stability of the IT infrastructure, including networks, endpoints, and shop floor systems.
• Monitor and maintain network connections between production systems and enterprise IT.
• Implement and enforce IT policies, standards, and best practices in the manufacturing environment.
• Incident Management and Documentation
• Log and manage IT incidents and service requests using ticketing systems.
• Document solutions, system configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Generate reports on IT support activities and system performance for management review.
• Compliance and Safety
• Ensure IT systems comply with industry regulations and company policies.
• Support initiatives to enhance safety through the use of technology in the manufacturing environment.
• Other Duties as Assigned

What you will gain as a part of the Auria Team:

• An opportunity to enroll in full medical, dental and vision plan. As well as voluntary benefits.
• Fertility Benefits available for those enrolled in our medical plan for financial support of treatment options
• Parental Leave and Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits for salaried employees
• Tuition Reimbursement available for eligible employees to continue education
• Auria matches 50% of your contributions up to 8%, for a maximum Auria match of 4%
• Salary Continuation & Long-Term Disability (LTD)

What you will bring:

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco) are a plus.
• 3 years of IT support experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Familiarity with manufacturing technologies, such as MES, PLCs, or SCADA systems are a plus 
• Familiarity with ERP solutions such as QAD or PLEX

Travel Requirements:  Ability to travel up to 10% of the time to North American Plants   Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Knowledge of networks, servers, databases, computing, and other technical components that make up an organization's IT systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex problems, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive approach to system maintenance and improvement.

  When applying to Auria positions, you will be taken to our career site (careers.auriasolutions.com) to apply directly with us even through external job boards. Auria utilizes an in-depth interview process and will extend offers to successful candidates only at the completion of our process. Auria reminds all candidates that we will never ask for sensitive financial information throughout our process. We remind all candidates to take caution with any position that they are applying or when engaging with recruiters.