Sr Data Engineer II-Manufacturing Systems

Job Duties: 

• Design, document, deploy, and verify data acquisition tags (alarms, events, time-series data) for manufacturing systems.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain SQL-based databases for ingesting raw manufacturing data.
• Create and manage metadata structures to contextualize manufacturing data.
• Administer manufacturing reporting applications and ensure their reliability and performance.
• Lead strategic vendor and partner engagements to support reporting, data acquisition, and database systems.
• Build and maintain visualization dashboards to enable data-driven decision-making for manufacturing teams.
• Manage all data-related projects within the IT Manufacturing Systems department, including during bi-annual facility shutdowns.
• Gather and translate user requirements into technical specifications and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with validation and quality teams to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GxP).

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in Data Engineering or Automation Systems.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or biotech industry strongly preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Needed: 

• Expertise in time-series data systems and SQL database development.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing systems and industrial data flows.
• Experience with data visualization tools and reporting platforms.
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical compliance standards (e.g., GxP, validation).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Strong communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Competencies: 

• Technical Expertise
  • Acts as a subject matter expert for assigned technical areas and has knowledge in other key business area(s)
  • Understands the technology from a systematic, “big picture” view 
  • Manages multi-functional and multi-site teams and projects
  • Facilitates knowledge sharing and creative problem solving with the affected business function
  • Has a certified mastery of skills in areas such as project management and continuous/process improvement
  • Knows and/or has experience with pharmaceutical concepts (e.g. GxP, validation)
• Collaboration and Communication
  • Takes a leadership role in driving effective collaboration across IT and relevant business functions
  • Uses effective communications to influence project stakeholders and adapt to each situation
  • Mentors and motivates members of the project team, including cross-functional members
• Self-Awareness and Adaptability
  • Serves as a leader and change agent across IT and cross-functional project teams 
  • Engages with others in IT and key business areas proactively to determine impacts of upcoming changes
  • Drives continuous improvement and innovation within IT
  • Sets the highest standards for personal performance regardless of project difficulty
  • Grows knowledge in areas outside of IT
  • Follows policies and procedures, identifies necessary changes and facilitates updates as required
• Decision Making
  • Leads cross-functional project teams in problem solving
  • Known as the trusted technical source for knowledge and advice on complex solutions and projects
  • Applies innovative approaches and methods to complex projects and solutions
  • Takes full accountability and responsibility for projects and decisions with minimal consultation
• Customer-Focus Results
  • Anticipates major customers’ needs and is committed to developing value-added solutions that meet them successfully
  • Builds broad network of relationships with customers and proactively seeks feedback on IT products and services