Data Engineer

• Work as a Data Engineer with strong statistical and data science expertise within Six Sigma task forces to address complex manufacturing and operational challenges using digitally enhanced Six Sigma methodologies
• Support the Six Sigma Black Belt task force lead with advanced analytics, data preparation, and insight generation
• Identify, access, and connect to relevant enterprise and operational data sources, primarily within the SAP and Microsoft ecosystem (e.g. SAP, SharePoint, file shares, SQL databases)
• Gather, clean, transform, and structure data from diverse sources into analysis-ready datasets
• Apply multivariate data analysis techniques and create interactive, insight-driven visualizations for expert and management audiences
• Leverage Microsoft Azure AI services to digitize documents, automate data processing, and develop machine learning models for operational use cases
• Strong hands-on skills in Python, including the effective use of AI-assisted coding tools and agents to accelerate development and analysis
• Optional experience with Dataiku or similar analytics platforms is considered a plus

Do you have experience in Six Sigma?, * High resilience and adaptability, with the ability to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-impact task force environments, particularly during critical project phases

• Strong intrinsic motivation to support operating companies in challenging business situations and enthusiasm for solving complex, data-intensive problems
• University degree in software, engineering, data science, natural sciences, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Solid foundation in statistics, data analysis, and data engineering concepts, applied in real-world industrial or business contexts
• Strong communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with Six Sigma experts, engineers, operations, and management
• Fluent in English; German language skills are a plus
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, international environment
• Willingness to travel internationally and spend extended periods at Heraeus manufacturing sites worldwide

Strong salary package - attractive base salary plus bonus and support for private pension plan Modern working time arrangements - time sovereignty without time recording, focus on results-oriented work Regular time off - 30 days annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company closures on bridge days and between years), special leave for special occasions, life phase account for paid time off (e.g. sabbatical, earlier retirement) Additional benefits - subsidized public transport, discounts in many (online) stores, company medical service with comprehensive preventive medical check-ups, sports facilities and employee canteen with freshly prepared meals every day Sustainability and social commitment - sustainability as part of the corporate strategy and targeted support for initiatives in the areas of education, family and science through our own foundations

Making displays foldable? Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? Or breathing new life into precious metals? As a family-owned global technology group we help our customers to always being one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, we employ around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.