Data Specialist
About The Position
The Data Specialist will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate master data for electronic and non-electronic components, ensuring correct part associations and data integrity. This role involves direct communication with manufacturers and vendors to obtain necessary component data, including compliance and environmental information. The specialist will also collect, validate, and maintain regulatory and sustainability compliance data for PCB and non-PCB components, ensuring all data is correctly matched to part numbers. Additionally, the role includes maintaining reports, data records, and technical documentation, preparing and tracking metrics, identifying and resolving data gaps, and improving data quality processes. Clear and concise communication across cross-functional teams is essential, along with adherence to company values and principles.
Requirements
- Related associate degree or equivalent experience
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data organization, validation, analysis)
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high data accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including working with external vendors
- Ability to manage multiple data requests and follow through to completion
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
- Ability to learn new tools, systems, and processes quickly
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with component data, BOMs, or engineering systems
- Familiarity with regulatory or environmental compliance requirements
- Experience with databases (SQL, Access, or similar tools)
- Basic scripting or data automation skills (e.g., Python, Power Query)
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate master data for electronic and non-electronic components, ensuring correct part associations and data integrity.
- Communicate directly with manufacturers and vendors to obtain missing or incomplete component data, including compliance and environmental information.
- Collect, validate, and maintain regulatory and sustainability compliance data for PCB and non-PCB components.
- Verify that all collected data is correctly matched to the appropriate part numbers, ensuring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Maintain and update reports, data records, and supporting technical documentation related to component data and compliance.
- Prepare and track metrics related to data completeness, accuracy, and compliance status.
- Identify data gaps and work proactively with internal teams and external partners to resolve inconsistencies.
- Update and improve processes and procedures to support efficient data collection and data quality.
- Communicate information clearly and concisely across cross-functional teams.
- Follow and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing principles.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Superior benefits
- Inspiring work
- 100% employee owned
- Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
- Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 10 paid holidays
- Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
- 9 paid sick days
- Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
- STEM courses
- Apprenticeships
- Tuition assistance
- Engineering development programs
- Wellness benefits
- Fertility benefits
- Adoption benefits
- Flexible spending benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
