Power BI Developer

Job Description

This Power BI Developer role focuses on designing and developing data-driven analytical solutions that support engineering, operations, and production environments. The position combines strong Power BI development, data modeling, and programming skills to create user-friendly dashboards, reports, and applications that improve decision-making within a manufacturing and automotive context. The ideal candidate applies solid problem-solving abilities, collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, and ensures data accuracy and performance across multiple data sources.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain Power BI reports, dashboards, and apps that support engineering, operations, and production teams.
• Build and optimize Power BI data models, including relationships, measures, and calculations, to ensure accurate and efficient analytics.
• Develop and manage data transformation workflows using DAX and Power Query (M) to prepare, clean, and shape data from multiple sources.
• Connect Power BI solutions to various data sources and create efficient data pipelines that support scalable reporting and analytics.
• Implement user-friendly, interactive analytical tools and visualizations tailored to the needs of business, engineering, and operations stakeholders.
• Use programming or scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, and SQL to integrate data, automate processes, and support custom analytics solutions.
• Troubleshoot technical issues related to data connections, report performance, and data quality, and implement corrective actions.
• Validate data accuracy and consistency across reports and dashboards to ensure reliable insights for decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, operations, IT, and other technical and nontechnical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into analytical solutions.
• Apply strong problem-solving skills to analyze production line data and support programming of systems within production lines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing and automotive environment by leveraging data and analytics.
• Communicate findings, insights, and recommendations clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong experience developing Power BI reports, dashboards, and apps.
• Proficiency in Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI data modeling.
• Hands-on experience with DAX and Power Query (M) for data transformation workflows.
• Solid understanding of database concepts, SQL, and relational data structures.
• Ability to connect Power BI to multiple data sources and build efficient data pipelines.
• Experience designing user-friendly, interactive analytical tools for business or engineering teams.
• Strong programming or scripting experience in languages such as Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, optimize performance, and validate data accuracy.
• Strong communication skills for working with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with engineering, operations, or IT teams.
• Proven problem-solving ability, particularly in data-driven and technical environments.
• Experience with programming of systems within production lines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, industrial, or systems engineering environments.
• Automotive industry experience, particularly with automotive OEMs, is a significant plus.
• Experience in software development or software engineering.
• Exposure to systems engineering concepts.
• Experience working in Japanese automotive manufacturing settings is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across departments.

This is a Permanent position based out of Tupelo, MS.

The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $101000.00/yr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

This is a fully onsite position in Tupelo,MS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions.

We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through

access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market.

With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S.,

Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without

regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,

sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected

by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or

adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,

please email ... for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the

city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants

with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a

condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law

shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,

including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications

and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you

acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.