Analytics Engineer

Saft Batteries - Cockeysville, MD

Full-time

Cockeysville, MD

About the position

The position is part of the Centralized in-house analytics and operational support team at Saft Cockeysville, focusing on data collection and analysis related to manufacturing processes and products. The role involves collaborating with engineers to optimize data handling, ensuring data consistency, and supporting digital initiatives while providing training and troubleshooting support.

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.
• Act as the 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.

Requirements

• BS in Technical discipline, computer science, and/or evidence of exceptional experience.
• Basic programming 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.