Sr. MES SCADA Analyst
Apply NowCompany: Navistar
Location: San Antonio, TX 78228
Description:
Position Overview
As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century,
International stands at the forefront, a vanguard of the movement. No longer content with merely
supplying trucks, buses, and engines, International is on a mission to redefine transportation. Embracing
a bold digital transformation, International is ushering in a new era of complete and sustainable transport
solutions.
International is looking for an Sr. MES SCADA Analyst to support our Digital Transformation
Journey.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems help monitor and control operations and
industrial processes within an integrated IT architecture. This role will be hands-on in designing,
configuring, deploying, maintaining, and improving these systems in a fast-paced, dynamic Discrete
Manufacturing environment.
You will collaborate with architects and business associates to create a five year roadmap and set standards for a scalable SCADA solution that supports IT integration, aligning with corporate goals and addressing both current and future needs of the five manufacturing facilities at International. This position requires knowledge of SCADA principles, strong communication skills, the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and a
passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
The successful candidate is one who:
Takes responsibility and is accountable
Innovates, collaborates, tests new technologies, and integrates automation
Performs well under pressure, adapts to changing priorities, and seeks help when needed
Solves problems efficiently, processes complex information, and communicates clearly to all
levels for decision alignment
Pays attention to detail, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions
Relies on evidence to back claims and maintains high standards
Thinks independently, makes clear decisions, and works across domains and departments
Aligns project details with strategic goals for short- and long-term success
Collaborates well and resolves conflicts effectively
Supports a culture of well-managed transparency, trust, and experimentation
Is passionate about technology and emerging innovations
International is not just building trucks - it's forging the future of mobility. As a global industry pioneer,
Internation is assembling a team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders. Together, we are
not just imaging a better world - We're shaping it, one innovative solution at a time.
Join International now and be a part of the journey towards a brighter, more connected tomorrow.
Responsibilities
Define a five-year roadmap and strategy to ensure a robust, scalable MES/SCADA solution for
long-term IT integration, aligning with corporate goals to meet current and future plant needs at
the five (5) manufacturing facilities
Set enterprise MES/SCADA architecture and governance standards and create processes to
ensure adherence, including forming a community of practice with clear roles and a review
committee
Develop solutions to ensure efficient and reliable operation of MES/SCADA systems while
minimizing ownership costs and considering all interconnections, such as plant controllers,
network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs, and IT systems/equipment
Coordinate technical discussions and vendor negotiations
Keep abreast of key Manufacturing IT trends - Industrial IoT, Manufacturing Digital Plant
Maturity, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity principles, technology, and data standardization, etc.
Utilize balanced judgment in decisions about risks of both actions taken and not taken while
seeking ways to iterate faster in a well-managed way for the immediate team
Define, implement, follow, refine, explain, and enforce policies for installing, maintaining, and
updating manufacturing process control systems, including IT integration
Maintain a keen awareness of the cross-functional tones throughout the company and continually
offer innovative solutions that align with organizational goals to meet current and future plant
needs
Solve complex business problems often within unfamiliar territory and without precedent
Perform program reviews and system analysis to ensure functionality, stability, scalability, and
security
Assess systems for efficiency and recommend improvements to ensure adherence to industry
standards, regulations, and safety protocols, such as NIST, ISA-95, and IEC 62443
Work with stakeholders to create cost-effective, timely proposals, including alternatives and
prototypes to validate solutions before full-scale investment or implementation
Pro-actively engage with project partners including automation engineers, process engineers, and
IT professionals to perform technical due diligence, meeting milestones to ensure timely and
budget-friendly completion
Guide the implementation of solutions, including network configurations and software
integrations
Coordinate networking equipment configuration with corporate network engineering team,
including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration
of firewall rules
Use standard project management practices: submit timely budget forecasts, accurately account
for product costs, create compliant work plans, maintain issues lists and risk logs, and use
planning tools to track schedules, update stakeholders, and meet deadlines
Create, organize, and maintain all as-built documents and deliverables, such as MES/SCADA
system configurations, schematics, network diagrams, operational procedures, contextual
designs, integrated system diagrams, data flow diagrams, and programming settings
Provide training to users of solution on operation and maintenance
Engage in ongoing maintenance activities, including emergency procedures, troubleshooting
playbooks, system backups, and upgrade plans
Collaborate with project partners to incorporate lessons learned into new designs
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and
conferences
Accomplish work through independent contributions or teamwork requiring advanced subject
area knowledge and decision-making skills
Coordinate dependencies with other team functions and establishes and maintains strategic
partnerships across various teams
Determine business criticality and product quality requirements, ensure appropriate service
levels, Disaster Recovery procedures, governance, change management, compliance, and
operational support for the MES product
Support plant operation during rollout and daily work with the MES and SCADA applications
Minimum Requirements
OR
OR
Additional Requirements
Desired Skills
Benefits and Compensation
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about International's comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
Company Overview
At International Motors, LLC* ("International"), we've never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
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As the commercial vehicle industry undertakes its most significant transformation in a century,
International stands at the forefront, a vanguard of the movement. No longer content with merely
supplying trucks, buses, and engines, International is on a mission to redefine transportation. Embracing
a bold digital transformation, International is ushering in a new era of complete and sustainable transport
solutions.
International is looking for an Sr. MES SCADA Analyst to support our Digital Transformation
Journey.
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems help monitor and control operations and
industrial processes within an integrated IT architecture. This role will be hands-on in designing,
configuring, deploying, maintaining, and improving these systems in a fast-paced, dynamic Discrete
Manufacturing environment.
You will collaborate with architects and business associates to create a five year roadmap and set standards for a scalable SCADA solution that supports IT integration, aligning with corporate goals and addressing both current and future needs of the five manufacturing facilities at International. This position requires knowledge of SCADA principles, strong communication skills, the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences, and a
passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
The successful candidate is one who:
Takes responsibility and is accountable
Innovates, collaborates, tests new technologies, and integrates automation
Performs well under pressure, adapts to changing priorities, and seeks help when needed
Solves problems efficiently, processes complex information, and communicates clearly to all
levels for decision alignment
Pays attention to detail, focusing on delivering high-quality solutions
Relies on evidence to back claims and maintains high standards
Thinks independently, makes clear decisions, and works across domains and departments
Aligns project details with strategic goals for short- and long-term success
Collaborates well and resolves conflicts effectively
Supports a culture of well-managed transparency, trust, and experimentation
Is passionate about technology and emerging innovations
International is not just building trucks - it's forging the future of mobility. As a global industry pioneer,
Internation is assembling a team of makers, problem solvers, and future world builders. Together, we are
not just imaging a better world - We're shaping it, one innovative solution at a time.
Join International now and be a part of the journey towards a brighter, more connected tomorrow.
Responsibilities
Define a five-year roadmap and strategy to ensure a robust, scalable MES/SCADA solution for
long-term IT integration, aligning with corporate goals to meet current and future plant needs at
the five (5) manufacturing facilities
Set enterprise MES/SCADA architecture and governance standards and create processes to
ensure adherence, including forming a community of practice with clear roles and a review
committee
Develop solutions to ensure efficient and reliable operation of MES/SCADA systems while
minimizing ownership costs and considering all interconnections, such as plant controllers,
network switches, firewalls, annunciators, HMIs, and IT systems/equipment
Coordinate technical discussions and vendor negotiations
Keep abreast of key Manufacturing IT trends - Industrial IoT, Manufacturing Digital Plant
Maturity, Cybersecurity, Data Integrity principles, technology, and data standardization, etc.
Utilize balanced judgment in decisions about risks of both actions taken and not taken while
seeking ways to iterate faster in a well-managed way for the immediate team
Define, implement, follow, refine, explain, and enforce policies for installing, maintaining, and
updating manufacturing process control systems, including IT integration
Maintain a keen awareness of the cross-functional tones throughout the company and continually
offer innovative solutions that align with organizational goals to meet current and future plant
needs
Solve complex business problems often within unfamiliar territory and without precedent
Perform program reviews and system analysis to ensure functionality, stability, scalability, and
security
Assess systems for efficiency and recommend improvements to ensure adherence to industry
standards, regulations, and safety protocols, such as NIST, ISA-95, and IEC 62443
Work with stakeholders to create cost-effective, timely proposals, including alternatives and
prototypes to validate solutions before full-scale investment or implementation
Pro-actively engage with project partners including automation engineers, process engineers, and
IT professionals to perform technical due diligence, meeting milestones to ensure timely and
budget-friendly completion
Guide the implementation of solutions, including network configurations and software
integrations
Coordinate networking equipment configuration with corporate network engineering team,
including specifying physical interfaces and protocols, assigning IP addresses, and administration
of firewall rules
Use standard project management practices: submit timely budget forecasts, accurately account
for product costs, create compliant work plans, maintain issues lists and risk logs, and use
planning tools to track schedules, update stakeholders, and meet deadlines
Create, organize, and maintain all as-built documents and deliverables, such as MES/SCADA
system configurations, schematics, network diagrams, operational procedures, contextual
designs, integrated system diagrams, data flow diagrams, and programming settings
Provide training to users of solution on operation and maintenance
Engage in ongoing maintenance activities, including emergency procedures, troubleshooting
playbooks, system backups, and upgrade plans
Collaborate with project partners to incorporate lessons learned into new designs
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry technology through various training sessions and
conferences
Accomplish work through independent contributions or teamwork requiring advanced subject
area knowledge and decision-making skills
Coordinate dependencies with other team functions and establishes and maintains strategic
partnerships across various teams
Determine business criticality and product quality requirements, ensure appropriate service
levels, Disaster Recovery procedures, governance, change management, compliance, and
operational support for the MES product
Support plant operation during rollout and daily work with the MES and SCADA applications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- At least 8 years of experience analyzing, designing, evaluating, modifying, testing and implementing enterprise-wide systems or business experience using ERP applications
- At least 1 year of lead experience
OR
- Master's degree
- At least 6 years of experience analyzing, designing, evaluating, modifying, testing and implementing enterprise-wide systems or business experience using ERP applications
- At least 1 year of lead experience
OR
- At least 10 years of experience analyzing, designing, evaluating, modifying, testing and implementing of enterprise-wide systems or business experience using ERP applications
- At least 1 year of lead experience
Additional Requirements
- Qualified candidates, excluding current International Motors employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. International Motors does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)
Desired Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field
- Excellent communication skills
- Proven experience with:
- Discrete Manufacturing processes
- Driving process improvement and organizational change initiatives
- Evaluating, procuring, designing, developing, implementing, conducting acceptance
- testing, and supporting/maintaining enterprise MES/SCADA, programmable logic
- controller (PLC) based assembly control systems, human machine interface (HMI)
- development, and communication protocols
- Automation & IT, Product Lifecycle Management, program release management/version
- control, Quality Management, and Change Management
- Understanding of software release management across various environments (e.g.,
- development, QA, production), which includes handling unit testing, regression testing,
- pool requests, merge operations, solution building, and implementation
- Applying industry-recognized standards and operational controls, such as security
- integrity, redundancy, high availability, monitoring, archiving, user administration, and
- other architectural best practices
- Formation of roadmaps in support of broader product strategies
- Capability to collaborate with controls, MES/SCADA, manufacturing execution systems (MES)
- teams, enterprise resource planning (ERP) teams, and plant management to define, design, and
- develop standardized enterprise solutions that align local plant needs with corporate strategy
- Skilled at developing a deep understanding of the target domain and building close relationships with key stakeholders to ensure that the team's effort is aligned with the overall strategy
- Proficient in applying industry-established standards to work closely with stakeholders to ensure business value and user feedback is translated into new developments and requirements as necessary
- Apt at resolving a wide range of intricate challenges with diverse scope in innovative ways to ensure enterprise-wide software solutions are evaluated, delivered, and supported effectively
- Possesses expertise to set and manage stakeholder expectations, showing thought leadership to build rapport, establish trusted relationships, influence key contacts, and propose solutions
- Ability to resist pressures to take shortcuts or compromise compliance and ethics to achieve business objectives
- Establishes oneself as a trusted resource to recommend changes in development, maintenance, and system standards and processes
- Fully proficient in using written communication to transform vague ideas into sizeable action
- Consistently stays involved and aware throughout the entire effort
- Effectively articulates the behind-the-scenes workings of the system to developer colleagues in the form of clear, concise, accurate, and effective business requirements, functional specifications, and bid packages
- Exhibits good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
- Regularly demonstrates compassion and emotional intelligence
- Experience in:
- SQL server and programming languages such as Python
- ISA95 standards
- Lean & Six Sigma
- Smart Manufacturing/Industry 4.0
- Agile Methodology
- Software Skills:
- Rockwell Factory Talk Production Centre (MES) (required)
- Inductive Automation's Ignition (required)
- IIoT integration (required)
- Programming Languages C#, Java, C++, VBA/VBScript, Python (required)
- Familiarity with remote access tools such as video conferencing software, VPN, VDI, remote connection software, etc. (required)
- In-depth knowledge in Microsoft Office products, Visio, SQL, and other relevant technologies to support product management activities, data analysis and collection, etc. (required)
- PINpoint MES (preferred)
- Cloud computing solutions (preferred)
- Modern software development methodologies (preferred)
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps (preferred)
Benefits and Compensation
We provide a competitive total rewards package which ensures job satisfaction both on and off the job. We offer market-based compensation, health benefits, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, EAP, legal insurance, an employee discount program, and more.
For this position, the expected salary range will be commensurate with the candidate's applicable skills, knowledge and experience.
You can learn more about International's comprehensive benefits package at https://careers.international.com/#benefits.
Company Overview
At International Motors, LLC* ("International"), we've never backed away from forging our own path. Our openness and ability to meet customers where they are, combined with our curious mindset is what defines us as a company. And as individuals. With big changes ahead for the commercial vehicle industry, and people counting on us to keep things moving, we say: bring on the journey.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831, to the 15,000-person-strong company we are today, few companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle, Illinois, International Motors, LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket parts. In everything we do, our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner, safer world we all deserve. As of 2021, we joined Scania, MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more, visit www.International.com.
*International Motors, LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas, and Utah.
EEO Statement
International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email HUB@Navistar.com to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.
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