Systems Data Architect

Company Overview

Cyclyx International, LLC is a pioneer in the plastic value chain, leveraging proprietary technology to convert post‑use plastic waste into high‑quality feedstock for recycling. We provide customized solutions for brands and companies aiming to achieve recycled content goals, actively supporting a circular economy.

Our state‑of‑the‑art Circularity Center, under construction in Houston, TX, will be the first large‑scale facility in the U.S., designed to process a diverse range of plastic waste and produce 300 million pounds of custom‑formulated feedstock per year, certified to ISCC‑PLUS standards.

Committed to safety, recyclability, accountability, and diversity, we foster an inclusive work environment and continuous improvement through collaboration and transparency.

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Technology, you will design, develop and maintain data systems and architecture to support manufacturing operations. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize data collection, processing and analysis for efficiency and quality improvements.

• Develop and implement data pipelines and ETL processes to extract, transform and load data from various manufacturing systems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance and IT teams to understand data requirements and design solutions.
• Maintain and optimise databases, ensuring data integrity and availability.
• Analyse manufacturing data to identify trends, anomalies and improvement opportunities.
• Create dashboards and reports for stakeholders to support data‑driven decision making.
• Ensure compliance with data governance and security standards.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies to enhance data capabilities.

• Proven experience in heavy industry or manufacturing as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Fabric, One Lake and Power Apps.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, TSDBs and database management systems (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, SQL Server, Influx, Quest
  
  DB).
• Experience developing data ingestion pipelines (Telegraf, Kafka, MQTT, Redpanda).
• Familiarity with data processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Flink) and visualization tools (Grafana, Tableau, Power BI).
• Knowledge of Python, R or Java programming languages.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance issues.

Equivalent to five plus years of increasingly responsible experience designing, developing and maintaining data systems for manufacturing operations, working cross‑functionally to optimise data collection, processing and analysis.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in data science, computer science, engineering or extensive industry experience.

Certifications:

Microsoft Certified Azure Data Engineer or Certified Data Management Professional are desirable.

Reports to: Senior Director, Technology Systems

Type: Exempt;
Full‑time

Work Hours: Flexible, 8:00‑5:00, on site Monday‑Thursday with Friday work‑from‑home, occasional evenings/weekends as needed.

Location: The Woodlands, TX

Work environment: Primarily an office environment, may involve industrial setting with PPE requirements.

Travel: Minimal – less than 10% to meet with members and attend off‑site meetings.

Physical Demand: Office‑based, occasional lifting and manual work.

Employment eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Cyclyx offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision and insurance plans with up to 90 % company‑paid premiums, robust retirement benefits with company matching, and opportunities for development and growth.

We value diversity, equity and inclusion, offering a respectful workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We support professional growth and encourage applicants from all qualified backgrounds, providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.