Data Engineer - W2 Contract

Need Consultant local to Plano, TX.

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: Plano, TX Onsite

Duration: 12+ Months W2 Contract

A Data Engineer MES/MOM Analytics designs, develops, and supports enterprise data and analytics solutions for manufacturing operations. The role focuses on building scalable data models, developing interactive Tableau dashboards, performing advanced SQL analysis, and delivering actionable insights to support Production, Quality, Logistics, and Operations teams.

The Consultant should have strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server, Tableau, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)/Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), with the ability to analyse manufacturing data, optimize reporting solutions, and collaborate with business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Dashboard & Report Development: Design, develop, and maintain interactive Tableau dashboards and reports for Production, Quality, Logistics, OEE, Traceability, and other manufacturing KPIs.
• SQL Development & Data Analysis: Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and views to extract, validate, and analyse manufacturing data.
• Data Engineering: Design and support data models, ETL processes, and data integration from manufacturing systems.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize SQL queries, Tableau workbooks, and data models to ensure high-performance reporting solutions.
• Manufacturing Analytics: Analyse manufacturing data to identify trends, improve operational efficiency, and support business decision-making.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Business Analysts, manufacturing stakeholders, and Data Engineers to understand business requirements and deliver analytics solutions.
• Data Quality: Validate data, troubleshoot reporting issues, and ensure data accuracy and consistency across source systems and BI platforms.
• Maintenance & Support: Maintain and enhance existing dashboards and analytics solutions to meet evolving business needs.

Essential Skills

• SQL Server: Strong expertise in SQL, T-SQL, Stored Procedures, Views, Query Optimization, and Performance Tuning.
• Tableau: Hands-on experience with Tableau Desktop, Tableau Server/Cloud, Tableau Prep, dashboard development, and performance optimization.
• MES/MOM Knowledge: Good understanding of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM), and manufacturing business processes. Experience with Siemens OpCenter is preferred.
• Data Engineering: Experience with Data Modelling, Data Warehousing, ETL concepts, and manufacturing data integration.
• Business Intelligence: Understanding of reporting, KPI development, and enterprise analytics solutions.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities with experience analysing large manufacturing datasets.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with business and technical teams.