Onsite Plant Data Engineer: Power BI & SQL for Ops

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC; Glendale (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company 0%

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视on

Paid time off and company holidays

Job summary

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC is seeking an onsite data analytics professional to strengthen manufacturing performance through plant-level data management, analytics, and digital insights. You will connect data engineering with plant operations and leadership so dashboards and data solutions support FPS performance pillars.

Based in Glendale, KY (onsite), you will manage production data systems, build descriptive and predictive reporting, and support secure, efficient data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or a related quantitative field.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and Power BI, as well as SharePoint 365 and Power Automate.
• SQL and at least one programming language, with Python preferred (including Pandas, Scikit-learn, PySpark).
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.
• Understanding of OT/IT integration, industrial protocols (OPC UA, MQTT), and plant systems (MES, SCADA, Historians).
• Familiarity with data integration tools and platforms such as Oracle and Hadoop.
• Understanding of data governance, security protocols, and audit procedures.
• 2–5 years of experience in manufacturing analytics, database management, or digital operations support.
• Experience with cloud platforms for industrial data solutions (AWS IoT, Azure IoT Suite, GCP).
• Familiarity with big data and orchestration technologies (Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow).
• Proven track record in deploying predictive maintenance or process optimization models in production.
• Knowledge of ISA-95 architecture and industrial data standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain production-related databases, including SQL, Oracle, and Hadoop.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries and workflow structures for clarity and standardization.
• Perform regular audits of databases, SharePoint environments, administrator accounts, and security groups.
• Ensure database records match actual production data and system operations.
• Support secure, efficient data collection across plant departments.
• Design and develop descriptive and predictive dashboards using Power BI and other tools.
• Build dynamic connections between local and enterprise databases to enable real-time visualization.
• Propose and deploy visual management tools aligned with SQDCMEP performance targets.
• Improve existing dashboard processes, enable automation, and support departments end to end.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify new data sources and translate them into business value.
• Develop strategies to move data collection and workflows from PC-based approaches to factory-integrated solutions.
• Lead or support development of local or national applications for data sharing and collaboration.
• Administer and automate processes using SharePoint 365 and Power Automate.
• Use agile methods to gather business requirements and rapidly prototype data solutions.
• Communicate and promote data-driven processes that improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost.
• Participate in initiatives that align plant operations with digital transformation objectives.
• Ensure tools and dashboards support FPS performance pillars: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Maintenance, Environmental, People.
• Collaborate with FPS Champions, Engineering, Operations, and IT to align solutions to standardized performance metrics and visual management.

Skills

SQL

Power BI

Python

Pandas

Scikit-learn

PySpark

Tableau

OPC UA

MQTT

MES

SCADA

Historians

AWS IoT

Azure IoT Suite

GCP

Apache Spark

Kafka

Airflow

ISA-95

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation, or a related quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Oracle

Hadoop

SharePoint 365

Power Automate

Job description

Contemporary Amperex Technology Kentucky LLC is seeking an onsite data analytics professional to strengthen manufacturing performance through plant-level data management, analytics, and digital insights. You will connect data engineering with plant operations and leadership so dashboards and data solutions support FPS performance pillars.

Based in Glendale, KY (onsite), you will manage production data systems, build descriptive and predictive reporting, and support secure, efficient data