Business Analyst - Research
Weir Group
Bangalore
Onsite
What we do at Weir
We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planets future depends on the transition to renewable energy and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock use less energy use water wisely and create less waste. Together we drive the shift to smart efficient and more sustainable mining.
Make your impact
Join Weir as a Business Analyst Research and help shape the technologies that will define the future of our this role youll act as a bridge between business teams engineering operations IT/OT and the global innovation ecosystem. Youll translate real operational challenges into scout-able requirements identify and evaluate emerging technologies and accelerate the right solutions from concept to scale. Your work will directly influence how Weir operates improving cost quality throughput safety and sustainability across the organization.
What youll do
Convert business pain points into measurable outcomes and clear scout able problem statements
Build and manage a structured scouting funnel across priority technology themes from longlist to PoC candidates
Evaluate startups and vendors using a structured scorecard covering problem fit technical fit operational fit risk and economics
Lead lightweight diligence on data security IP certifications compliance and vendor viability
Design and support PoCs and pilots including charters measurement plans and valuerealization reporting
Maintain a single source of truth for scouting pipelines evaluations pilots and adoption playbooks
Safety First: Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.
What youll bring
Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Data/Analytics or related field (Masters a plus)
24 years experience in business analysis technology evaluation innovation or consulting
Strong analytical capability including TCO/ROI/NPV modelling KPI development and process mapping
Ability to translate business needs into structured requirements measurable outcomes and clear recommendations
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across technical and nontechnical teams
Familiarity with security/compliance basics data privacy and IP considerations
Experience in industrial R&D manufacturing mining or complex engineering environments; exposure to TRL/stagegate vendor assessment or startup ecosystems (preferred)
Working knowledge of Excel/Power BI statistics Python and collaboration tools such as SharePoint/Teams Jira/Confluence Azure DevOps and innovation platforms
Applications will close 31 March 2026
Why join Weir
We live our values we think safety first do the right thing respect each other aim high and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes.
Were passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights world-class engineering materials science expertise and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies.
We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. Were working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of their lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.
Benefits
Competitive pay
Career development and learning support
Access to global inclusion networks
Regional and team-specific benefits
Sharebuilder scheme
Wellness support for you and your family
Collaboration with global teams
Study support
Founded in 1871 Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weirs technology our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.
For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.
Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation veteran status disability age or any other legally protected status.
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