Position: Data Analyst
Company: Rotork
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job type: Contract
Job mode: On-site
Years of experience: 0-3 Years
Company description
Rotork stands as a premier global leader in the industrial machinery manufacturing sector, specifically dominating the market for flow control and instrumentation solutions.
As a FTSE-250 organization, the company holds a significant position in the international engineering landscape, providing mission-critical services to the world’s most essential industries.
The core mission of the company is defined by the powerful purpose of "Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations," reflecting a deep-seated commitment to sustainability and efficiency.
With a workforce exceeding 3,500 dedicated professionals, the organization fosters an environment of innovation, technical excellence, and global collaboration across 170 countries.
The company operates 18 advanced assembly facilities worldwide, ensuring that their precision-engineered products are available to customers in even the most remote or demanding environments.
Rotork’s expertise spans across multiple vital sectors, including oil and gas, water and wastewater management, power generation, chemical processing, and general industrial manufacturing.
Headquartered in Bath, UK, the company maintains a massive global footprint while providing localized expert support to ensure the seamless operation of industrial processes.
Beyond manufacturing, the organization is renowned for its lifecycle services, offering comprehensive maintenance, repair, and upgrades to maximize the longevity of industrial plants.
The company prides itself on engineering excellence, utilizing decades of experience to solve complex challenges involving the movement of liquids, gases, and powders.
Working at this organization means joining a legacy of technical brilliance where every employee contributes to making the world a safer and more resource-efficient place through smarter industrial processes.
Profile overview
The role of Data Analyst at this organization is a pivotal position designed for a technically savvy individual who can transform raw engineering data into high-level business intelligence.
This professional will be at the heart of one of the largest Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) global rollouts, serving as a vital bridge between technical data and executive decision-making.
The selected candidate will be deeply embedded within the deployment team, focusing on the integrity and visualization of data to ensure the D365 solution is implemented successfully.
Responsibilities include interpreting highly complex data sets, identifying hidden trends, and providing engineering teams with the necessary insights to optimize product configurations.
This individual will be responsible for ensuring that the global transition to a unified ERP system is backed by validated, high-quality information that the business can trust.
The role involves a high degree of analytical rigor, requiring a professional who can maintain a "single version of the truth" across various migration test cycles and project phases.
Beyond technical tasks, the Data Analyst will act as a strategic consultant, presenting data-driven solutions to senior leadership to influence project timelines and overall strategy.
The profile demands a proactive problem-solver who can handle the pressures of a real-time production cut-over and provide early-life support for new system users.
Candidates will need to demonstrate a blend of technical expertise in ETL processes and reporting with the soft skills required to influence diverse stakeholders across the globe.
This is an extraordinary opportunity for an early-career professional to gain exposure to large-scale digital transformation and leave a lasting impact on a global engineering giant.
Qualifications
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a closely related quantitative field from a recognized university.
The ideal candidate will have between 0 to 3 years of professional experience, making this an excellent opportunity for freshers or entry-level professionals with a strong internship background.
Proficiency in statistical techniques is mandatory for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting complex patterns within large-scale industrial data sets.
Technical expertise in reporting tools is essential, specifically with advanced proficiency in Power BI for dashboard creation and Microsoft Excel for deep-dive analysis.
Applicants should have a solid understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) management, particularly in moving data between legacy Engineering/CPQ systems and modern ERP platforms.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise-level ERP systems is considered a significant advantage for navigating the global rollout tasks.
Strong data profiling and cleansing skills are required to ensure that the data being migrated meets the highest standards of accuracy and reliability.
The role requires a disciplined and proactive mindset, with a proven ability to thrive in a process-driven environment while managing end-to-end data solutions.
Excellent communication skills are a must, as the candidate will need to present complex technical findings to non-technical senior leaders and internal stakeholders.
A collaborative spirit combined with high individual initiative is necessary to work effectively within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary deployment team.
Additional info
This position offers a unique chance to work on a global stage, contributing to a massive digital transformation project that impacts over 170 countries.
The role is based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which serves as a major hub for the company's technical and analytical operations in the South Asia region.
As a contract-based position, it provides an intensive and focused work environment where the contributor can see the direct results of their work during the D365 rollout.
The company provides a supportive culture that values engineering innovation and encourages employees to take ownership of their professional development and projects.
Employees at the organization benefit from working with mission-critical technologies that are essential for global infrastructure, including clean water and energy systems.
The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming talent from various backgrounds to contribute to their global mission of keeping the world flowing.
Successful performance in this role could lead to further opportunities within the company’s vast global network of assembly facilities and service centers.
The Data Analyst will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies in data science, analytics, and enterprise resource planning.
The company emphasizes a methodical approach to troubleshooting and rewards individuals who can make data-backed decisions quickly under project deadlines.
Joining the Chennai team allows for interaction with a high-caliber group of engineers and analysts, fostering a rich environment for peer-to-peer learning and growth.
Operational Responsibilities and Strategic Impact
Facilitating the seamless extraction of data from legacy Engineering and Configuration Price Quote (CPQ) systems to ensure no loss of information during migration.
Developing automated reporting frameworks that allow the deployment team to monitor data cleanliness and project milestones in real-time.
Investigating data discrepancies during the critical production cut-over phase and providing immediate technical resolutions to prevent project delays.
Mapping out data flows between various business units to ensure that product structures are correctly represented in the new Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment.
Implementing rigorous data validation routines that serve as the foundation for the "single version of truth" required for global business reporting.
Actively participating in stakeholder meetings to provide evidence-based recommendations on how to improve data collection processes across the organization.
Collaborating with global engineering teams to refine product configurations based on historical data trends and predictive analysis.
Documenting data migration procedures and cleansing rules to create a knowledge base for future system upgrades and regional rollouts.
Supporting the early-life phase of the D365 system by training end-users on how to interpret new dashboards and data structures.
Conducting root-cause analysis on data quality issues and proposing long-term process improvements to prevent the recurrence of errors.
Ensuring compliance with global data governance standards while handling sensitive engineering and business information.
Utilizing Python or SQL scripts where necessary to automate repetitive data transformation tasks and increase the efficiency of the ETL pipeline.
Monitoring the progress of data migration test cycles and reporting status updates to the Project Management Office (PMO).
Bridging the communication gap between the IT department and the core Engineering functional groups to ensure technical requirements meet business needs.
Identifying opportunities for cost savings or efficiency gains by analyzing existing product data and identifying redundant configurations.
Contributing to a culture of continuous improvement by staying updated on the latest trends in data analytics and ERP technologies.
Maintaining high standards of analytical rigor, ensuring that every report and dashboard produced is accurate, timely, and actionable.
Participating in cross-functional workshops to define data requirements for new business processes being introduced during the D365 transition.
Managing the lifecycle of data from initial discovery through to final archiving in the new system environment.
Acting as a subject matter expert for the deployment team on all matters related to Engineering data integrity and visualization.
Driving the adoption of data-driven decision-making within the local Chennai office and the broader global deployment organization.
Ensuring that all data management activities align with the company's overarching goal of operational excellence and environmental responsibility.
Providing technical mentorship to other team members on the use of Power BI and advanced Excel techniques for industrial data analysis.
Managing tight project deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and data accuracy.
Evaluating the effectiveness of existing data collection tools and suggesting more modern, scalable alternatives.
Supporting the development of a global data dictionary to standardize terms and definitions across different business units and geographies.
Analyzing customer and market data trends to provide context for engineering decisions and product development strategies.
Ensuring that the transition to Microsoft Dynamics 365 enhances the organization's ability to serve its customers in mission-critical industries.
Building strong relationships with internal customers to understand their unique data needs and provide tailored analytical solutions.
Demonstrating a commitment to the company's core values of innovation, engineering excellence, and global citizenship in every task.
Leveraging data visualization to tell compelling stories that motivate change and drive strategic initiatives within the organization.
Handling unexpected data challenges with adaptability and a methodical troubleshooting approach.
Contributing to the overall success of the D365 rollout by ensuring that data is a strategic asset rather than a project bottleneck.
Staying proactive in identifying potential data risks and implementing mitigation strategies before they impact the project timeline.
Embodying the "Keeping the World Flowing" ethos by ensuring that data flows as smoothly as the liquids and gases the company's products control.
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