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Shape the Data Backbone of Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
Employer: PDS Tech Commercial
Role: Senior SQL Server Data Platform Engineer (Manufacturing Systems)
Pay: $72/hrSchedule: Monday–Friday
Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite with limited remote flexibility)A day in the life
You'll start with a quick scan of overnight jobs and production KPIs, triage a performance alert impacting a critical MES workflow, and then jump into refining a star schema that feeds Power BI dashboards for operations leadership. By afternoon, you're collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, IT, and OT teams to tune a high-throughput SQL Server instance, deploying an SSRS report for yield analysis, and validating backup and disaster recovery procedures for a new production line. Before you wrap, you document changes, push improvements through SDLC gates, and check the 24/7 monitoring board for a smooth handoff. What you'll own Administration and tuning of Microsoft SQL Server databases powering MES, SCADA, APC, and enterprise applications Design, build, and upkeep of data marts, warehouses, and governed reporting layers Advanced SQL development: complex queries, stored procedures, and performance-optimized data pipelines Reporting and analytics delivery using SSRS and Power BIPerformance troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for mission-critical production systems Cross-database support for Oracle and DB2 when needed Security hardening, access management, and documentation for compliance and audit readiness Participation in 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity alignment, backups, recovery, and DR exercises
Required qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree 5+ years with MS SQL Server, performance tuning, and SSMSHands-on data modeling and database design experience
  • Advanced SQL programming proficiency 2+ years of PowerShell scripting 1+ year with Service
  • Now (or similar ITSM platform)
  • Comfort across the SDLC and strong documentation/communication skills
  • Preferred profile
  • Background with Oracle, DB2, SSRS, and Power BIManufacturing experience: MES, SCADA, or semiconductor fabs
  • Exposure to C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and web app development
  • Familiarity with ITIL, business continuity, and disaster recovery
  • Calm, clear communicator during high-severity incidents
  • What makes you successful
  • Translates complex database challenges into clear, actionable plans
  • Understands IT/OT convergence and shop-floor realities
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments
  • Drives continuous improvement with measurable outcomes
  • Why this role matters
Your work supports AI-driven factory automation, Advanced Process Control (APC), Fault Detection & Classification (FDC), MES modernization, data warehousing initiatives, and the broader digital manufacturing transformation. Tools & tech you'll touchSQL Server, SSMS, SSRS, Power BIOracle, DB2PowerShell, C#, Python, JavaScript, HTMLAPC, MES, SCADAIT infrastructure across servers, networks, telecom, and cloud Compelling reasons to join$72/hr for high-impact, hands-on work in a state-of-the-art fab environment Influence enterprise data architecture and reporting strategy Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, and IT leadership Grow toward technical leadership and architectural ownership Ready to apply? If you bring deep expertise in MS SQL tuning, SSRS/Power BI, manufacturing systems, PowerShell, and data architecture—and you communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical partners—we'd love to meet you. ComplianceThis position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.

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