What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digitalization Specialist position at Schaeffler Group?
Schaeffler is a dynamic global technology company and its success has been a result of its entrepreneurial spirit and long history of private ownership. As a partner to all of the major automobile manufacturers, as well as key players in the aerospace and industrial sectors, we offer you many development opportunities.
As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves.
Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application.
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Schaeffler Group USA Inc.
Jason Gould Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Keywords: Digitalization & Information Technology;
Your Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate directly on the factory floor with operations, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify inefficiencies and uncover opportunities for digitalization or automation.
- Design, customize, and deploy user-centric digital applications in Mendix, integrating seamlessly with SQL databases and factory systems.
- Implement and optimize Power BI data models and dashboards, transforming production data into actionable insights for both operations and management.
- Develop secure, reliable integrations between shop-floor equipment (including Siemens PLCs) and IT platforms using industry protocols (e.g., MQTT, NATS).
- Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate digital tools, responding quickly to end-user feedback within manufacturing and production environments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues onsite, working closely with production teams to minimize disruption and maximize the adoption of solutions.
- Collect and analyze factory data to identify trends and root causes, providing data-driven recommendations for process improvements.
- Write clean, maintainable code and scripts for automation, reporting, and connectivity (Mendix, SQL, MQTT/NATS, PLCs).
- Work collaboratively with OT/IT, controls, and automation teams to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and ready for production deployment.
- Deliver training and hands-on support to operators and technicians adopting new digital tools and dashboards.
- Stay current with emerging digital manufacturing technologies, proactively suggesting and implementing practical applications appropriate for the factory environment.
- Thoroughly document technical solutions, workflows, and lessons learned to facilitate knowledge sharing and support future scalability of digital initiatives.
- Engage regularly with stakeholders—including operators, team leads, and supervisors—to gather feedback and address operational challenges.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Statistics and Modeling, or Software Engineering
- Advanced experience in programming and application development using Mendix
- Proficiency in SQL, including query development, optimization, and data modeling
- Working knowledge of messaging protocols such as NATS and MQTT
- Willingness to learn—or prior experience with—Siemens PLC technology (S7/TIA Portal, with hardware/software configuration preferred)
- Experience with data analysis and visualization using Power BI
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa or other sponsorship
Our Offering
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Employees receive access to a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, ensuring their well-being and peace of mind.
- Generous retirement savings options: The company provides competitive 401(k) matching contributions (up to 6%), empowering employees to build a secure financial future.
- Professional development opportunities: The company invests in its employees' growth by offering tuition reimbursement, skill development workshops, and ongoing learning and development programs.
- Wellness initiatives: Employees have access to wellness programs and resources aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional health, fostering a supportive and thriving work environment.
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