Analytics Engineer

Purpose:
This person is a member of the Centralized in-house analytics and operational support team. This team is primarily responsible for data collection and analysis of the processes and products manufactured at Saft Cockeysville.

Responsibilities:

– Work with controls engineers and process engineers to determine what data to collect and the most efficient way to collect and store this data.
– Process, review, and publish data in a manner that aids in decision making.
– Characterize the relationship between assembly process data and the resulting product performance
– Ensure consistency in data capture, data storage, and data processing methodology
– Central person for Digital 4.0 project initiatives
– Train users of all levels in the tool developed by the data analytics department
– Troubleshoot production issues
– Develop systems that are in line with production uptime requirements.
– Support the implementation and operation of a site level Manufacturing Execution System
– Implement data capture improvements to enable full traceability of as built configurations.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

– BS in Technical discipline, computer science, and/or evidence of exceptional experience
– Basic programing ability in SQL and PLCs
– Experience with data visualization tools
– Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
– Working knowledge of FMEA, Control Plan, and SPC approach for risk mitigation.
– Practical application in PDCA and DMAIC team based problem solving.
– Ability to interpret product engineering specifications and prints.
– Skilled in data analysis using various software tools to measure and manage performance.
– Must be available via phone for 24/7 plant support.
– Self-starter with curiosity about processes and products willing to dive into problems
– Strong sense of team and ability to bridge cross functional groups to achieve desired outcomes.