Job Description
Join PDS Tech as a Senior Database Engineer!
Pay Rate: $72/hr
Shift: Monday - Friday
Location: Richardson, TX (Onsite with limited remote flexibility)
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Senior Database Engineer to support advanced semiconductor manufacturing systems and enterprise applications. This role focuses on MS SQL database administration, performance tuning, reporting, data architecture, and manufacturing system support in a highly automated production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support and optimize MS SQL databases for manufacturing and enterprise applications.
Design and maintain data marts, data warehouses, and reporting solutions.
Develop advanced SQL queries, stored procedures, SSRS reports, and Power BI dashboards.
Troubleshoot database performance issues and support critical production systems.
Support Oracle and DB2 environments as needed.
Create and maintain database documentation, security, and governance processes.
Work with manufacturing, engineering, IT, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement.
Support 24/7 monitoring, cybersecurity compliance, backup, recovery, and disaster recovery efforts.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree required.
5+ years of MS SQL, database tuning, and SSMS experience.
Experience with data modeling, database design, and advanced SQL development.
2+ years of PowerShell scripting experience.
1+ year of ServiceNow or similar IT service management platform experience.
Experience supporting the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Oracle, DB2, SSRS, and Power BI.
Background supporting manufacturing, MES, SCADA, or semiconductor environments.
Experience with C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML, and web application development.
Knowledge of ITIL, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to communicate effectively during critical outages.
What Makes You Successful
Strong technical communication skills.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations and IT/OT environments.
Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and explain solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
Why Join Us?
You'll be supporting one of the most advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments while helping enable:
AI-driven factory automation
Advanced Process Control (APC)
Fault Detection & Classification (FDC)
MES modernization
Data warehousing initiatives
Digital manufacturing transformation
Benefits of This Opportunity
$72/hr pay rate
High-impact role supporting semiconductor manufacturing
Exposure to cutting-edge AI and automation technologies
Opportunity to influence enterprise data architecture
Blend of database engineering, software development, and manufacturing systems
Collaborative environment with engineering, operations, and IT leadership
Long-term technical growth and leadership opportunities
Apply Today!
If your background includes MS SQL, database tuning, SSRS/Power BI, manufacturing systems, PowerShell, data architecture, and strong communication skills, we'd like to hear from you.
Join PDS Tech Commercial as a Senior Database Engineer and help power the next generation of semiconductor manufacturing and digital factory transformation.
**This 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. **
You should be proficient in:
- Bachelor's Degree
- IT Equipment (Servers, Networks, Telecom, Cloud)
- SQL Administration Experience
- Oracle
- Data Arquitecture
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Oracle
- SQL
- APC
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Richardson, TX |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Website | http://www.pdstech.com/ |
About Company
One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered. In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.
PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.
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