Technical Specialist, Database Administration

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: Canton, MI, USA  

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is seeking a Specialist to join our IT Department team in Canton, MI. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, action-driven environment and enjoys making lasting impacts on the organization.

What you will be doing:

• Support our Data Analytics team by analyzing and transforming data from multiple systems into our enterprise data layer.

• Master complex data sets, identifying insights, outliers, and data errors to ensure accurate business intelligence.

• Adapt business expertise to Yazaki operations to lead data projects from the functional side.

• Transform inbound data into usable artifacts, assets, facts, and dimensions in a SQL-heavy environment.

• Contribute to the transition of Synapse/SQL-based procedures into a Microsoft Fabric/Lakehouse environment.

• Partner with multi-disciplinary teams to design and implement data-centric solutions that support both reporting and business processes.

• Support projects and ensure system availability within the IT process framework.

What you will bring to the table:

• University degree in IT, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

• Strong experience in IT projects, ideally in the automotive industry; alternatively, manufacturing, logistics, or engineering.

• Business experience in logistics, supply chain, or planning (a strong plus).

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); additional languages are an advantage.

• Hands-on experience with SQL, Python/Spark, and Azure Data Factory.

• Strong communication skills with a results-oriented, proactive working style.

• Willingness to travel (approx. 10%).

What we can provide you:

• A team of experts in a culture of learning and collaboration.

• The opportunity to shape Yazaki’s evolving data science strategy.

• Competitive compensation and benefits, including incentive pay, 401(k) match, tuition assistance, and a generous holiday schedule.

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.