Sr. Data Engineer – Manufacturing Analytics - remote

Cognizant; Topeka (KS); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Topeka is seeking a skilled candidate with extensive experience in Python and data analysis for an analytical role. Responsibilities include developing frameworks to evaluate production metrics and visualizing data to support decision-making. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience and a bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in Python.
• Strong command of Python for data analysis and modeling required.
• Ability to present data findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Develop analytical frameworks for production stages.
• Collaborate with plant teams and insights teams.
• Translate datasets into actionable insights.

Skills

Python for data analysis and modeling

Statistical methods

Data visualization using Power BI

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

Power BI

Python libraries

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and iterate on analytical frameworks to evaluate capacity, throughput, and system constraints across potato fries production stages.

• Collaborate closely with plant teams, engineering, and insights teams to validate assumptions, refine models, and support data-driven decision-making.

• Translate complex datasets into actionable insights through impactful visualizations.

• Build tools and dashboards to monitor key performance metrics and enable self-service analytics.

Key Skills & Qualifications

1. Technical & Analytical Proficiency

2. Strong command of Python for data analysis and modeling.

3. Experience working with time-series and operational datasets.

4. Familiarity with statistical methods and basic machine learning techniques.

5. Data Visualization & Communication

6. Proficient in visualization tools such as Python libraries and Power BI.

7. Ability to present data findings in clear, concise, and actionable formats.

8. Skilled in storytelling through presentations for both technical and non-technical audiences.

9. Manufacturing Domain Acumen

10. Interest or experience in manufacturing, operations, or industrial systems (e.g., refrigeration, production lines, capacity planning).

11. Ability to understand plant operations and contextualize analysis within process flows and constraints.

12. Problem Solving & Initiative

13. Comfortable tackling ambiguous problems and structuring analytical approaches.

14. Experience designing or enhancing analytical frameworks from scratch.

15. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

16. Strong written and verbal communication skills with a top-down approach.

17. Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and analytics teams.

18. Confident in presenting insights and recommendations to mid-to-senior level stakeholders.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 Years of experience in Python

Must have a Bachelors in Computer Science

Nice to Have

• Exposure to manufacturing data systems (e.g., PI System, SCADA, MES).

• Experience with simulation tools or modeling physical processes (e.g., heat transfer, fluid dynamics).

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.