Data Collections Engineer

thyssenkrupp; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is seeking a Data Collections Engineer to drive data collection systems and improve information workflows within the Process Engineering team. You will coordinate troubleshooting, develop programs in the specified languages, and provide data from the control level to the collection database tailored to end users.

Responsibilities include overseeing software planning, application development, database administration, reporting, and technical coordination with

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering with 5 years in industrial data collection involving software, hardware and Windows.
• Language: Read/interpret business docs; reports; German preferred.
• Technology: Strong MS SQL Server experience; Oracle a plus; strong background in Visual Basic, C, C++, and Q-Das Statistical Software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee production data collection software planning, installation, maintenance, and recovery.
• Support and oversee production data application development; maintain environment and provide tech support.
• Oversee database administration: stored procedures, triggers, backups, disaster recovery and security.
• Write code to bridge applications and create new data collection applications.
• Troubleshoot and modify existing programs to meet criteria.
• Participate on production systems projects; write reports and data retrieval programs.
• Develop system and user documentation; provide training.
• Coordinate data collection/data management with other plant sites and world data management group.

Skills

SQL Server

C

C++

Visual Basic

Q-Das

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

Oracle

Visual Basic

C

C++

Q-Das Statistical Software

Job description

thyssenkrupp is an international industrial and technology group with more than 93,000 employees. In the fiscal year 2024/2025, the company generated sales of around €33 billion in 48 countries. Its business activities are bundled in five segments: Automotive Technology, Decarbon Technologies, Materials Services, Steel Europe and Marine Systems. With extensive technological know-how, outstanding engineering competence and a high level of innovative strength, the group develops solutions for the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection and energy transition, digital transformation in industry and mobility of the future.

To learn more about thyssenkrupp, please visit the following link: thyssenkrupp As An Employer - North America

Company Presentation

thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components is one of the world's automotive industry leading partners for development and manufacturing of highly complex, state-of-the-art drivetrain technologies for both combustion engines and electric motors. Worldwide, 10 locations with 3,800 employees produce over 25 million drivetrain components per year. The product portfolio includes camshafts and cylinder head cover modules for the valve train as well as rotor shafts for battery electric vehicles.

Our electrical A/C compressor, designed for the natural refrigerant CO2, sets new standards in efficient and sustainable thermal management.

With precision and passion, we are enabling our customers in the automotive industry to achieve their emission and sustainability targets for more than 30 years.

thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at thyssenkrupp Presta Dynamic Components. This year, 82% of employees said it's a great place To Work - 25 points higher than the average U.S. company. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience, and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue, employee retention and increased innovation.

Your Responsibilities

Pay range based on experience & education: $75,000 - $85,000/annual. 6% annual bonus potential.

The Data Collections Engineer is a key contributor to the Process Engineering team at thyssenkrupp Dynamic Components. Specifically, the Data Collections Engineer is responsible to provide strategic recommendations for data collection systems and to provide direction for the improvement of information workflow in the data collection areas. The successful candidate coordinates activities for troubleshooting systems, researching, identifying, and providing resolution influencing day-to day operations activities. They develop programs within the specified programming languages in data collection projects, implementing technology to improve data collection procedures. The Data Collections Engineer provides data from the control level to the data collection database, customized to the needs of the end user. This position is part of a team that is fully engaged in the implementations of highly automated, global technology.

• Manage and oversee production data collection software planning, installation, maintenance, and problem recovery.
• Support, coordinate and oversee production data application development by maintaining application environment and providing technical support.
• Support, coordinate and oversee database administration: stored procedures, triggers, back ups, restores, disaster recovery and security.
• Write code in the specified programming language to bridge applications.
• Create new applications using the specified programming language.
• Troubleshoot and recommend changes to existing programs and modifying them to meet certain criteria.
• Participate on production systems projects.
• Write reports and data retrieval programs
• Develop system and user documentation and provide training.
• Implement new functionalities in cooperation with our Technological Center in Eschen.
• Provides coordination of data collection / data management activities with other plant sites and world wide data management group.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your Profile

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering, with 5 years of experience in industrial data collection incorporating computer technology, software, hardware and Windows operating system.
• Language: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulation; write reports, business correspondence, and procedures; effectively speak in public and present information and respond to questions from all levels of personnel throughout the organization and external groups. Ability to speak German is preferred.
• Technology: Strong Microsoft SQL Server experience required. Experience with Oracle, a plus. Strong background in Visual Basic, C, C++, and Q-Das Statistical Software is a must.

The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.