Title:  Technical Business Analyst

Who We Are

E80 Group is a multinational company specialized in the development of automated and integrated intralogistics solutions for manufacturers of consumer goods, operating in the beverage, food, tissue, and other sectors. The main systems produced by E80 Group include palletizing robots, laser-guided vehicles, robotic stretch wrappers and labelers, and automated high-density warehouses.
The entire logistics flow is centrally managed by the SM.I.LE80 software platform (Smart Integrated Logistics), which ensures efficient system integration and optimizes the management of all operations—from the entry of raw materials, through storage, to shipping.
With 14 branches worldwide, the Group believes in the core values Ethics, Courage, Humility, and Safety. These values form the foundation of E80 Group’s corporate culture, which maintains a close connection with customers, people, and the local communities.

Who You Are

“It’s our fears that will limit our success, not our mistakes. The secret to successful hiring is to look for people who are not afraid of failing and want to change the world” – E80 Group CEO and Founder, Enrico Grassi
Sounds like you? Great! Here’s what E80 Group has to offer.

Position Title: Technical Business Analyst

Position Description

Technical Business Analyst assist in the creation and signoff of E80’s Warehouse Management Systems Functional Design (FD); design areas include System Landscape, Data Layout, Item Master, Material Handling Rules, Operational Procedures, Interfaces (application and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)), and Reporting. Responsible for capturing and tracking issues / action items and publishing status. Define Functional Description of the assigned project, in agreement with established E80 guidelines (Functional Description Template) and define timeline (Functional Design must be ready to be approved by the customer within 3 months from the date of the customer’s purchase order). Organize and lead the meetings needed to define the system’s functional behavior (internal E80 meetings and customer meetings). Responsible for protocoling meetings. Responsible for validating that the right people are involved on the customer side. Oversee the Functional Description approval by the customer and if Function Description is used by the Software Project Leader as required to build the project software. Responsible for driving the FD to approval (both E80 internal and on customer side). Responsible for driving the process of defining the technical specification documents that structure the interfaces between the E80 system and the customer systems (host, and PLC). Handle throughput and data analysis. Gather from the customer the data (real or realistic) defining the project flows and throughputs (production rates and codes, shipment rates, distribution and codes and warehouse utilization). Understand the data assumptions made by the system analyst and compare them with the data obtained by the customer. Perform a static analysis of the data detailed above to identify possible criticalities of the project. Manipulate and organize the data so that it can be used as input for the LGV Mission Test Phase. Define and lead the project Software Test Plan (schedule and execution details) according to established E80 standard process. Write and publish the Software (SW) Test Plan no later than 1 month after the FD approval. Ensure that the input from the Software (SW) Team Project Leader and other relevant people is included. Participate and lead the SW Test execution, to make sure that all the critical aspects of the system are identified, and potential problems resolved. Organize and lead the SW acceptance testing phase. Update and upload on data management software (Windchill) the SW Test Plan according to the standard procedure. Act as the main point of contact for functional issues or change requests during the project’s installation phase. This position permits telecommuting up to one day a week, and travel required up to 30% (international and domestic).

Position Qualifications

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent degree in business administration or engineering, or related, and 5 years of experience in automated warehouse system industry. Additionally, a qualified applicant must have professional experience with:

• Experience with conveying complex technical concepts such as IT / OT information systems integrations, communication protocols, Automation processes, and Dynamic Systems Decision Logic to non-technical stakeholders;
• Experience with translating business requirements into technical Warehouse Management Systems solutions;
• Experience with automated warehouse systems, production plant / Distribution Center logistics and other relevant technologies and machinery such as Industry Standard Web Communication Protocols, Databases, Software Systems Architecture, Software systems testing, and Networking and IT infrastructure;
• Experience with Industrial Automation concepts such as scanning, robotic print and apply, robotic palletizing and stretch wrapping, and embedded systems and controls concepts;
• Experience with network concepts and cloud architecture to support implementing large scale warehouse automation solutions into existing customer IT landscapes;
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems and Warehouse Management Systems modules to support warehouse automation solution system IT / OT integration best practices;
• Experience developing successful and efficient designs of large warehouse automation control systems.

What's in It for You

•    Position Location: 448 N Lasalle Drive, Chicago IL 60654

•    Compensation: $126,755.00 - $130,000.00 per year

•    Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life, STD, LTD, PTO, 401K match

To apply, go to https://www.linkedin.com/company/e80group/jobs/

Not just a job, but Career growth: Our steady year-on-year growth fosters a culture of talent development where we constantly create opportunities for you to learn, grow, and feel empowered to reach your full potential, no matter which career path you choose. E80 World Academy: Be prepared to be impressed by our innovative training and learning programs. We offer cutting-edge insights to help you refine your expertise and succeed in your role.
#BE80: You’ll be part of a dynamic, collaborative team where giving back is at the core of our success and central to the #BE80 Culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration.
E80 Group does not tolerate any kind of discrimination or offensive behavior against one's personality (for example, moral, sexual or other kind of harassment, intimidation, persecution and other), or social exclusion or unfair treatment due to nationality, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, genetic features, family status, religions or political views or physical disabilities, veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, or pregnancy. We honor our commitments under articles 1 and 18 of Law No. 68/1999 and give special consideration to candidates in protected categories.