Data Engineer (Manufacturing) - Databricks, Python & SQL

About the role

An established international engineering and manufacturing organisation in the Zurich region is expanding its Data Engineering capabilities and is looking for a Data Engineer. The role sits at the intersection of data engineering, IT and manufacturing, connecting production systems, improving data accessibility and supporting smarter operational decisions. It is a hybrid position.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, optimise and maintain data pipelines that process and integrate manufacturing and operational data.
• Develop and support data solutions on Databricks, Python and Microsoft SQL Server.
• Integrate data from ERP, MES and other production systems.
• Enable reporting and data-driven decisions with tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Support data integration across several manufacturing locations and collaborate with IT, software engineering, production teams and business stakeholders.
• Improve existing data architectures and pipeline performance, and share knowledge on data models and reporting tools.

Required profile

• Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience designing, implementing and maintaining ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience working with data in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Good written and spoken German and English.

Required skills

• Strong Python and SQL, including Microsoft SQL Server.
• Hands-on Databricks and ETL/ELT experience.
• Familiarity with ERP and MES systems; SAP experience is particularly valuable.
• Power BI or Tableau experience.

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and home-office arrangements.
• Above-standard employer pension contributions.
• International collaboration and professional development opportunities.