Data Analyst II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Santa Ana, CA

1d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

Cryogenic Pumps & Expanders is seeking a Power BI Developer and analyst to support data-driven decision-making across our global operations. This role will focus on delivering advanced analytics, business intelligence solutions, and operational insights that improve performance in manufacturing, service, and project execution. This is an onsite position. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical and problem-solving skills with business acumen to transform complex data into actionable insights that support efficiency, cost optimization, and strategic growth. He/she must have the ability to connect data insights to operational and financial impact and be detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and quality

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of experience in Power BI, data analysis, or business intelligence
Strong proficiency in: Power BI (Desktop & Service), DAX and Power Query, SQL
Experience analyzing operational or manufacturing data, sales data, and financial data
Strong understanding of business processes, KPIs, and performance metrics
Ability to work cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing , energy, or industrial environments
Familiarity with ERP systems
Experience with Azure, Snowflake, or cloud data platforms
Knowledge of Python or R for advanced analytics
Experience with data warehousing and ETL tools
Microsoft Power BI certification (PL-300)

Responsibilities

Analyze data from sales, manufacturing, engineering, financials, and supply chain systems to identify trends and improvement opportunities
Perform root cause analysis on operational issues (e.g., delivery delays, cost overruns, profitability losses, etc.)
Support global entities in the development of local KPIs that will allow them to forecast, plan to meet existing backlog, and support the development of project dashboards
Deliver actionable recommendations to improve KPIs such as throughput, margins, utilization, and on-time delivery
Develop and maintain standardized KPI dashboards aligned with Cryogenic Pumps and Expanders operational and business objectives
Partner with stakeholders across engineering, operations, finance, and leadership to define reporting and analytics needs
Enable self-service BI by creating intuitive, scalable datasets and reports
Ensure consistency of metrics across all global locations (e.g., revenue, backlog, delivery, quality, etc.)
Translate complex data into clear business narratives and executive-level insights
Support strategic initiatives in the cryogenic pumps and expanders through data analysis
Design and develop interactive dashboards and reports in Power BI for: Manufacturing performance, Project tracking & analytics, Financial reporting, Sales and backlog
Build and maintain robust data models and semantic layers
Develop advanced DAX calculations and functional unit KPIs
Use Power Query (M) to transform and prepare data
Optimize performance for large datasets and enterprise reporting
Extract and integrate data from systems such as: ERP systems (e.g., Encompix, MAAS500, Manfact or similar), Manufacturing systems (MES), Service and field data systems, SQL databases and cloud platforms, SharePoint, excel files, etc.
Collaborate with IT and local entities to collect data from multiple teams to improve data pipelines and data quality
Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across reports
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Implement data governance standards and security controls (e.g., row-level security)
Maintain documentation for data models, KPIs, and reporting logic
Ensure compliance with internal data standards and audit requirements