Principal Systems Analyst

Onto

$115K — $172K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data & Analytics, or equivalent experience.
  • 5–7 years of experience in delivering technical solutions, automation, analytics, or software development in an enterprise context.
  • Experience enabling teams in adopting new technologies or technical capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex data sets.
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues.
  • Demonstrated success in architecting enterprise-grade AI or analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Architect end-to-end AI solutions involving data ingestion and system integration.
  • Enable cross-functional teams to responsibly adopt AI technology.
  • Act as a technical advisor for shaping AI use cases and implementation strategies.
  • Evanglize AI and lead an AI champion network.
  • Design AI-enabled workflows and analytics solutions, ensuring integration with business processes.
  • Evaluate emerging AI tools for enterprise relevance and risk.
  • Collaborate with data owners to ensure the use of trusted data in AI solutions.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunities based on performance.
  • Potential long-term incentives linked to company and individual success.
Full Job Description
Job Summary & Responsibilities AI Solution Architecture & Design
  • Architect end‑to‑end AI solutions, defining patterns for data ingestion, model usage, orchestration, validation, security, and integration into enterprise systems.
AI Enablement & Cross Functional Support
  • Enable teams across IT, Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other functions to adopt AI effectively and responsibly.
  • Act as a hands-on technical advisor, helping teams shape AI use cases, solution designs, and implementation approaches.
  • Provide guidance on when and how AI should be applied versus traditional automation or analytics.
  • Evanglize AI and co-lead AI cross functional AI champion network.
  • Develop reference examples, patterns, and lightweight guidance that help teams’ self-serve while remaining aligned to enterprise standards.
Applied AI Solution Delivery
  • Design and implement AI enabled workflows, automation, and analytics solutions where direct development is required.
  • Prototype solutions, validate value, and mature successful approaches into reusable or production ready implementations.
  • Support integration of AI outputs into business processes and systems, including reporting, decision support, and operational workflows.
  • Balance speed with maintainability by applying appropriate documentation, validation, and operational considerations.
AI Technology Evaluation & Vetting
  • Evaluate emerging AI tools, platforms, and capabilities to determine enterprise fit and risk.
  • Build ROI measurement frameworks for rollout of AI capability.
  • Provide informed recommendations on adoption, pilots, or rejection of AI technologies in partnership with IT, Security, and Data & Analytics leadership.
  • Help ensure a controlled and intentional expansion of Onto’s AI toolset over time.
Data & Analytics Alignment
  • Partner with data owners and analytics teams to ensure AI solutions leverage trusted, governed data sources.
  • Apply strong analytical thinking to measure impact, validate outputs, and communicate results.
  • Support development of metrics and reporting to track AI adoption and value realization.
Responsible & Secure AI Usage
  • Define and enforce AI architecture patterns that align data classification, access control, and least-privilege principles with enterprise security and governance standards.
  • Ensure AI solutions align with enterprise security, privacy, compliance, and IP protection requirements.
  • Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, appropriate human-in-the-loop validation, and awareness of tool limitations.
  • Help reinforce consistent, responsible AI usage practices through examples and guidance.
Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data & Analytics, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 5–7 years of overall professional experience delivering technical solutions, automation, analytics, or software development in an enterprise environment.
  • Experience enabling or supporting other teams in adopting new technologies or technical capabilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguous problem spaces and large data sets
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated experience architecting enterprise-grade AI or advanced analytics solutions, from use-case definition through production deployment.
Technical Qualifications
  • Hands‑on experience with Python,  PowerShell, and/or other scripting languages for automation, integration, and data processing.
  • Experience building or supporting AI enabled solutions using enterprise AI tools and platforms (not custom LLM development).
  • Experience working in a Microsoft‑centric enterprise environment, including Microsoft AI, automation, and data platforms.
Preferred
  • Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, high‑tech, or capital equipment environments.
  • Familiarity with additional AI tools and platforms beyond Microsoft (e.g., Claude or similar technologies), applied in a pragmatic, enterprise context.
  • Experience contributing to technology evaluation, pilot programs, or platform standardization efforts.
  • Experience working across both cloud and on-prem systems.
Compensation & Growth • Base Salary Range: $115,200.00 - $172,800.00, offered in good faith and based on experience, location, and qualifications.
  • Additional Rewards: Annual bonus opportunities and potential long-term incentives tied to both company and individual success.

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