Lab Analytics Lead: Data Engineer IV

Daikin Applied Americas Inc; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Dental and vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Plymouth, MN, is seeking a Data Engineer IV to lead analytics in a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory that evaluates HVAC product performance. You will define the data systems strategy and provide insights from laboratory analytics to influence decision-making across engineering and quality teams.

The role requires strong Python/SQL, Power BI proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across Digital, Quality, and Engineering groups while mentoring peers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years (or 5+ years with a masters) of professional experience in analytics, data science, or a related field.
• Experience in R&D lab, manufacturing, or operations work environment.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL for data extraction, transformation, automation, and analysis or equivalent programs.
• Proficiency in Power BI Desktop and Power BI Cloud Services or equivalent business intelligence/data visualization tools.
• Proficient in MS Power Apps and MS Office.
• Experience with databases including data collection, transformation, and storage.
• Experience in creating machine learning (ML) models, statistical models, and anomaly detection.
• Strong verbal/written communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Develop data automation strategy and roadmap aligned with Digital, Quality, and Engineering teams for enhanced data insights and automation.
• Develop, improve, and publish existing dashboards that track KPIs for laboratory operation, identify trends, and support data-driven decision-making for laboratory and quality activities.
• Write, validate, and maintain scripts and queries to automate data collection, standardize formats, and reduce manual reporting effort.
• Create machine learning (ML) models and statistical models to discover trends and detect anomalies in laboratory test data.
• Adapt existing work with changing laboratory and digital softwares.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering, Quality, and Digital teams.
• Maintain and create documentation related to scripts, models, and dashboards.
• Share expertise and provide training to build the competencies of data quality and analytics skills to peers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

MS Power Apps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Power BI Cloud Services

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Daikin Applied Americas Inc in Plymouth, MN, is seeking a Data Engineer IV to lead analytics in a state-of-the-art R&D laboratory that evaluates HVAC product performance. You will define the data systems strategy and provide insights from laboratory analytics to influence decision-making across engineering and quality teams.

The role requires strong Python/SQL, Power BI proficiency, and the ability to collaborate across Digital, Quality, and Engineering groups while mentoring peers.