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# Systems Analyst - Manufacturing

- **Company:** Costco Wholesale Corporation
- **Location:** Morris, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $67,808.0 - $100,006.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Information Systems, Databases, ControlNet, Ethernet, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Subnetting, OLE for Process Control, OPC Unified Architecture, RS-232, Visual Systems, Process Control Systems, Kuka, Gsuite, Allen-Bradley Factory Automation Equipment
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c6ca6299b805e1eb

## About the Role

* Knowledge of electrical safety procedures.
 * Basic understanding of manufacturing plant mechanical systems and operations (steam, pneumatics, refrigeration, hydraulics, production processes, etc.).
 * Proficient in interpreting electrical, network, pneumatic, and hydraulic diagrams.
 * Understanding of Electrical Theory (voltage, current, resistance) and applying those principles to applications.
 * Experience supporting electrical controls systems, following NEC, ISO, and OSHA codes and standards.
 * Understanding of electrical safety circuits and troubleshooting.
 * Hands-on experience in supporting PLC-based control systems.
 * Basic understanding of networking (IP address, Subnet, Gateway).
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including excellent customer service skills. Ability to present complex ideas and designs to a variety of technical or non-technical stakeholders and all levels of management.
 * Demonstrates strong organizational qualities; meticulous and detail oriented.
 * Positive attitude with good interpersonal skills, a team player; able to work cooperatively with others, sharing ideas and collaborating to obtain team goals.
 * Ability to adjust positively to change in direction or assignments; ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic team environment.
 * Able to work well under stress and handle crisis situations professionally, while engaging all levels of the Costco organization.
 * Good problem solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
 * Extremely responsive with a strong sense of urgency.
 * Responsible, conscientious, self-motivated, and able to work with limited supervision.
 * Scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of the business, including evenings, weekends, and 24x7 on-call responsibilities on a rotational basis as needed., * Associate's degree in science or equivalent certification or 2+ years of experience in the electrical controls/automation field.
 * Experience with Allen Bradley; PLCs, PowerFlex and Kinetix drives, PanelView HMIs.
 * PanelView HMIs.
 * Experience with Inductive Automation Ignition SCADA systems.
 * Experience with ABB and Kuka robots.
 * Experience with industrial control system networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, RS232, OPC, OPC-UA, etc.).
 * Basic Knowledge of SQL Databases.
 * Proficient in Google Workspace applications, including Sheets, Docs, Slides, and Gmail.
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 * High School Diploma or GED preferred.

## Description

* Supports the manufacturing lines using analytical problem-solving methods to troubleshoot electrical components, automation equipment, PLCs, motion controls, vision systems, and robotics.
 * Works with hand tools, multi-meters, and testing equipment to diagnose electrical systems ranging from 24VDC to 480VAC.
 * Repairs, replaces, installs, and commissions automation components, including cables and connectors, sensors, VFD, and servo drives, and other electro-mechanical related devices.
 * Performs tests and calibrations of process control instrumentation.
 * Performs inspections and preventive maintenance on electrical, controls, and networking equipment and components.
 * Reads and interprets PLC and HMI code to assist the maintenance team in diagnosis of line down situations and/or fault conditions.
 * Supports installation and startup of new equipment.
 * Collaborates with technical and non-technical teams to define, design, test, and implement specific functional requirements of the system, as specified by the Product Owner and technology stakeholders (e.g., Solution Architects, Platform Engineers).
 * Works closely with Operations, Quality Control, and Maintenance team members by providing industrial control systems troubleshooting and support.
 * Defines detailed technical requirement documentation aligned to the blueprints and technical designs prepared by Solution Architects.
 * Collaborates with team members to ensure technical requirements adhere to the guidelines and standards defined by Solution Architects.
 * Conducts root cause analysis; presents findings and proposes solution improvements.
 * Resolves problems (both reactive and proactive) throughout the information system lifecycle, including classification, prioritization, and initiation of action, documentation of root causes, and implementation of remedies to prevent future incidents.