Senior Database Administrator

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.

Pay Details: $72.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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