About this Material Data Management System Administrator role at Ascend Performance Materials
Position Overview
Ascend Performance Materials is seeking a Material Data Management System Administrator to support the configuration, data expansion, and ongoing improvement of our web-based material data management system.
This role requires a blend of technical data handling skills and a strong background in understanding material properties, technical datasheets, testing standards, and engineering documentation. You will focus on preparing the system to receive structured material, product, and technical data using tools such as SQL, Python, Excel, and platform-native upload features.
Targeted Outcomes
Support the successful expansion and ongoing maintenance of Ascend's web-based material data management system.
Develop repeatable processes for preparing, formatting, validating, and uploading material and product data into the system.
Enable efficient mass uploads of technical data from Excel, Word, PDF, and legacy source files.
Support technical engineers and business users by improving workflows, reporting, and access to accurate material data
Key Responsibilities
System Configuration & Administration:
- Configure and maintain the web-based material data management platform, including user workflows, templates, forms, user roles, and system settings.
- Format and structure system fields to store material, product, and technical data in a consistent and searchable format.
- Configure low-code/no-code features including forms, approval routing, data views, and reporting tools.
- Troubleshoot platform issues, coordinate with engineering or software vendors, and track issues through resolution
Data Formatting, Migration & Mass Uploads:
- Utilize SQL, Python, Excel, and platform-native tools for data extraction, transformation, validation, and loading.
- Extract unstructured or semi-structured data from Word, PDF, and Excel documents into database-ready formats.
- Perform mass uploads of product data, technical datasheets, property tables, document links, and related literature.
- Audit legacy systems to resolve missing, duplicated, inconsistent, or improperly formatted entries.
Material Data & Cross-Functional Support:
- Work closely with technical engineering and product teams to translate data requirements into structured fields and reports.
- Maintain revision control, data traceability, and controlled-document practices across product data.
- Build reporting dashboards and analytics using Excel, Power BI, SQL, or native platform reporting tools.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Management, Materials Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Data Management: Proven experience working with structured data formatting, data transformation, migration, and mass upload processes.
- Document Extraction: Demonstrated experience extracting and preparing data from Excel, Word, PDF, and technical documents.
- Technical Skills: Working knowledge of SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, and database concepts.
- System Support: Experience supporting web-based enterprise applications, technical data systems, or document management platforms, including low-code/no-code configurations.
- Vendor & User Support: Background working with software vendors or technical support teams to resolve application bugs and system issues.
- Domain Exposure (Preferred): Familiarity with material properties, product datasheets, testing standards, or engineering documentation is a strong plus
At Ascend Performance Materials, we value transparency and fairness in our hiring process. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, search firms, or staffing agencies. Any resumes received from such entities will be considered the property of Ascend Performance Materials, and we will not be obligated to pay any fees for such submissions. Our Talent Acquisition Team actively engages with preferred recruitment partners who have established agreements with us. We encourage all interested candidates to apply directly through our official channels to be considered for any open positions.
About Us:
Ascend Performance Materials is the premium provider of high-quality chemicals, fibers and plastics focused on improving quality of life and inspiring a better tomorrow through innovation. We are a fully integrated material solutions provider with manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe and Asia.
Our global workforce makes the materials used to make safer vehicles, cleaner energy, better medical devices, smarter appliances, and longer-lasting apparel and consumer goods. We are committed to safety, sustainability, and the success of our customers and our communities.
Why work at Ascend?
Our vision is to be the recognized leader in the nylon 6,6 value chain, creating new possibilities with PA66 for everyone, everywhere, every day. We achieve that through living our Ascend values: OARS.
Our OARS values shape how we work, lead, and grow together. We take ownership, stay accountable, operate reliably, and support one another to deliver results safely and consistently. Through clear expectations, empowered decision-making, intentional communication, and continuous feedback, we create a culture built on action, visibility, and shared success.
Together, OARS gives us a shared language and clear direction. These values guide our decisions, shape priorities and set expectations as we move forward – aligned, focused and committed to creating performance materials that improve lives today and inspire a better tomorrow.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information or other protected status under federal, state or local laws.
