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