Microsoft Engineer

Microsoft Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Pay: $60-65/hr W2 ONLY, NO C2C

Key Responsibilities:

Power Platform Development

• Design, develop, and maintain applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven).
• Build interactive dashboards and data models in Power BI to provide actionable insights.
• Create automated workflows and integrations using Power Automate to streamline business processes.
• Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, and other enterprise systems.
• Ensure solutions follow governance, security, and best-practice standards.

Business Collaboration & Process Improvement:

• Partner with various business unit leaders and subject matter experts to gather requirements and understand operational workflows.
• Learn and document business practices related to safety, compliance, and operational procedures.
• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce manual work, and enhance data visibility.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging data analytics and automation.

Safety & Operational Excellence Focus:

• Develop tools that track safety metrics, inspections, incident reporting, and compliance activities.
• Collaborate with safety teams to improve reporting accuracy and visibility.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and recommend process enhancements.
• Support initiatives that promote a culture of safety and accountability.

Support & Continuous Improvement:

• Provide user training, documentation, and ongoing technical support.
• Monitor performance of applications and workflows to ensure reliability.
• Recommend enhancements based on user feedback and evolving business needs.
• Stay current on Microsoft Power Platform updates and emerging best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience with:
• Power Apps
• Power BI
• Power Automate
• Strong understanding of data modeling, relational data structures, and reporting best practices.
• Experience collaborating directly with business stakeholders across multiple departments.
• Ability to quickly learn new business processes, especially in safety-focused or operational environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, operations, or safety-driven environments.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or process improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of SharePoint, Dataverse, SQL, or Azure services.
• Experience supporting governance and security standards within the Power Platform.

Key Competencies:

• Collaborative mindset
• Business curiosity and adaptability
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement