Staff Business Systems & Process Analyst Engineering Business Systems

Primary Function of Position

The Staff Process and Business Systems Analyst leads process data documentation and business systems initiatives supporting Engineering transformation. The immediate focus is PLM 2.0 evaluation selection and implementation along with Global Asset / Tool Management evaluation and deployment. This role combines business systems analysis process design engineering document control and change management expertise to improve product lifecycle processes documentation governance data quality compliance and cross-system traceability across Engineering and downstream operational stakeholders.

As a Staff role this position uses broad expertise and unique knowledge to contribute to company objectives lead departmental and cross-functional projects influence senior stakeholders operate independently on complex issues and coach colleagues in advancing technical and business expertise.  The position sits within the Intuitive Engineering Business Systems and not a solution (IT) position.

Roles and Responsibilities

• PLM 2.0 evaluation and implementation: Lead platform evaluation future-state process design requirements management fit-gap analysis data readiness testing deployment and adoption activities.
• Global Asset / Tool Management: Lead or support asset lifecycle management strategy process design governance requirements definition system evaluation implementation and adoption planning.
• Strategic initiative execution: Drive departmental and cross-functional initiatives from concept through completion; support resource budget sequencing and implementation planning.
• Business systems analysis: Translate business needs into process designs requirements acceptance criteria test plans reporting solutions and implementation roadmaps.
• Engineering change and documentation governance: Lead engineering document control documentation lifecycle governance ECO/ECR processes traceability and controlled documentation practices.
• Product data and BOM governance: Support product data BOM CAD/PDM ALM QMS ERP and MES governance across connected business systems.
• Cross-functional problem solving: Resolve complex process data compliance and systems issues using independent judgment and clear evaluation criteria.
• Implementation execution: Coordinate testing business readiness training change management cutover activities and post-go-live stabilization.
• Stakeholder influence: Build strong partnerships across Engineering Manufacturing Quality Regulatory Service Supply Chain IT and global sites to align priorities and drive execution.
• Master data and digital thread readiness: Support product master data governance metadata standards ownership models configuration control digital thread enablement and structured data reuse.
• Mentorship and standards: Coach document specialists analysts and cross-functional users on documentation standards change control discipline PLM usage process compliance and business systems best practices.
• Independently set priorities drive outcomes with limited supervision and escalate risks or decisions for senior stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications :

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in engineering information systems computer science business systems or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15 years of related experience with a University degree; or 12 years with a Masters degree; or equivalent experience.
• Broad expertise in Engineering Manufacturing / Process Engineering multiple Business Systems PLM Document Control or related regulated manufacturing environments.
• Hands-on implementation experience with Oracle Agile or Oracle Cloud PLM preferred; Windchill Teamcenter Enovia or similar PLM platforms nice to have.
• Experience supporting Global Asset Management equipment / tool lifecycle management maintenance / calibration process design asset data governance or related workstreams.
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain and Planning business processes and functionalities.
• Experience supporting PLM evaluation implementation migration major enhancement process redesign or platform consolidation initiatives.
• Strong business systems analysis skills including requirements management process mapping fit-gap analysis testing and implementation support.
• Strong foundation in engineering document control change management product documentation governance BOM management and traceability.
• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820 FDA 21 CFR Part 11 ISO 13485 quality system expectations electronic records documentation controls and audit-ready traceability.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives influence senior stakeholders and operate independently on complex business challenges.
• Strong communication facilitation problem-solving prioritization team player coaching and influence-without-authority skills.
• Experience in medical device preferred; aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing environments required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP S4 SAP ME SAP MDG Fiori MES ERP integration or business systems transformation experience.
• Experience with Polarion ALM tools CAD/PDM tools SolidWorks Windchill CAD vault or systems connecting requirements design risk V&V manufacturing and quality data.
• Experience with digital thread structured data reuse AI-enabled business capabilities platform consolidation and cross-system traceability.
• Experience with master data governance product data ownership models part / BOM governance configuration control metadata quality and enterprise data standards.
• Experience with analytics reporting requirements KPI definition dashboards Snowflake Tableau SAP BOXI Power BI or similar reporting platforms.
• Experience facilitating Kaizens workshops solution evaluations change impact assessments and adoption planning.

Ways of Working

• 4 days onsite set schedule; 1 day remote.
• Location: Sunnyvale California.
• Travel (on need basis): 10%

Additional Information :

Due to the nature of our business and the role please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin color age religion protected veteran or disability status genetic information or any other status protected under federal state or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

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This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidates experience knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidates qualifications consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages inclusive of base pay incentives benefits and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role as actual pay will be determined based on several factors including experience skills and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time