Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems. We deliver innovations that resonate with our customers in diversified applications for the industrial, communications, electronics, and instrumentation markets. Headquartered in Saxonburg, Coherent has research and development, manufacturing, sales, service, and distribution facilities worldwide. For more information, please visit us at coherent.com.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Data Analysis

Collect, organize, and interpret large sets of data from various internal sources
Identify trends, patterns, and insights to support data-driven decisions across departments
Summarize and communicate analysis results to management and non-technical stakeholders
Develop, implement, and maintain databases, data collection systems, and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
Prepare reports, visualizations, and dashboards to present data insights to stakeholders in a clear and actionable way (e.g. Power BI dashboards, product reliability reports, etc.)
Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify areas of improvement and provide data-driven recommendations
Monitor data accuracy and integrity, ensuring quality and consistency
Create and maintain documentation on processes, methodologies, and data sources
Work with project teams comprising different departments (such as Sales, IT, Engineering, Product Management) to make system changes as required to optimize processes and outputs
Provide full stack support by interacting with the entire data pipeline, including data collection, storage, and building data ingestion systems where applicable.
Write SQL queries to access and manipulate data in relational databases.
Develop scripts (Python, R, etc.) to automate data processing tasks.
Extract data from various sources (databases, APIs, flat files) using appropriate tools and techniques.
Cleanse and transform raw data to ensure quality and consistency.
Develop data pipelines to automate data ingestion and processing.
Design Engineering

Develop and optimize product designs that meet technical, functional, and business requirements
Ensure designs comply with industry standards, safety regulations, and company guidelines
Maintain clear and organized documentation, including BOMs, design revisions, and test reports
Effectively use internal modeling and design tools to produce analysis results that accurately inform real-world design decisions
Test prototypes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable designs
Costing Engineering

Develop, analyze and maintain detailed cost estimates for products, projects, or production processes
Technical, price, and delivery requirement trade-offs are discussed and presented
Standard product options are recommended for prototype and production solutions
Requirements for custom design, value added assembly, additional testing/design verification or process changes are identified and pursued
Advise and develop automation tools to improve costing procedure and enhance accuracy
Professional Growth and Training

Knowledge and expertise within Data Analytics is kept current with state-of-the-art practices. This is achieved via regular review of technology publications, as well as active participation in conferences and/or workshops.
Continually expand technical, analytical, and soft skills to:
Master core data tools and technologies
Develop advanced analytical skills
Gain domain expertise

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field
2+ years proven experience as a Data Analyst or in a similar role
Demonstrated Experience and Skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, VB/VBA, MATLAB)
Experience in engineering, manufacturing
Knowledge of machine learning and predictive modeling is a plus
Familiarity with data warehousing and ETL processes
Skills

Exceptional at problem identification, analysis, and resolution
Ability to achieve results both independently and working with others
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex data insights to non-technical stakeholders
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
Excels in a cross-organizational, cross cultural, global team environment
Data Analysis, Excel, MS Power BI
Outstanding tactical decision-maker, handles unforeseen issues
Demonstrated initiative; ability to undertake additional responsibilities and respond to situations as they arise with little or no supervision.
DFMEA, PFMEA
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Acute attention to detail
Demonstrated business maturity and strong interaction/interpersonal skills
Adept at collaborating effectively with staff at various levels and from diverse disciplines
Adept at working with cross functional teams
Demonstrated versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm