QWX Systems Analyst

QWX Systems Analyst Job descriptionJob SummaryWe are looking for individuals who have a passion for technology, a love ofchallenging work, and a willingness to travel across the globe.Potential candidates should be resourceful, strong problem solvers, and have the ability to think on their feet.The QWX System Analyst plays a key role in the Sciemetric professional services organization. In this position you will work directly with customers to help deploy our proprietary QualityWorX (QWX) suite of manufacturing 4.0 software. You will work on a broad range of data collection systems (IOTT, APIs, REST API, Dashboards, data concentrators, data parsers, and web service applications) that span a variety of industries including blue chip companies who use Sciemetric technology to understand manufacturing process behavior and find defects in their products. Duties:Assist with the deployment of our QualityWorX suite of products Support the development of custom gateways and data decoders.Review and analyze SQL server and API logs to identify root cause Analyze customer’s architecture and provide recommendations on data connection, data storage requirements and upgrade paths.Configure data collection from plant floor systems.Acts as a liaison between the software development team, project managers, and customer to communicate requirements, remove roadblocks and resolve open issues. Assist customers with troubleshooting and problem diagnosis.Conduct customer training and provide recommendations on best practices and data management.Minimum Candidate requirementsDegree in Computer Science Experience with Microsoft SQL and Windows ServerA working knowledge of system networking and security practices.Demonstrated ability to work independently and execute tasks with minimal supervisionA willingness to travel occasionally (10-20% of time)Ability to secure a USMC TN visa (US or Canadian Citizenship is required)Desirable Attributes Microsoft SQL MCSA. Or MCSE certifications2-3 years working on plant floor manufacturing data collection systemsFamiliarity with XML or JSON files Experience with REST API and other database to database transferprotocols Knowledge of OPC, DeviceWiseor other PLC data collection systemsExperience with Cognex camera systems and programming of snippetsAbout Sciemetric http://www.sciemetric.comSciemetric is the company that will give your assembly line the visibility into its processes that is required to optimize yield, boost quality and drive down costs. Established in 1981, we have been working in measurement and data management for over 35 years. We pioneered signature analysis for in-process defect detection in manufacturing in the early 1990s, starting with the automotive industry’s first engine cold test application for the V8/V10 engine line for a top North American auto maker.Today, we are specialists in manufacturing: our technology, experience and products span processes across the assembly line. The breadth and depth of Sciemetric’s expertise is unique and was gained through walking thousands of manufacturing lines, creating hundreds of applications and installing thousands of systems worldwide. Our customers include many of the world’s top manufacturers in a range of industries and many of these relationships are long-standing. We are proud to have been testing every Ford engine in the world for several years and have been the primary supplier of leak test solutions to Hewlett Packard for inkjet cartridges since 2001.Sciemetric is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada and has sales and support offices in the U.S., the U.K. and a subsidiary in India. Sciemetric is ISO 9001:2008 certified.