Data Engineering/Analyst Co-Op

The Enterprise Information Management group is looking for a Data Engineering/Analyst Co-Op to help deliver data solutions across UniFirst. This role interacts with end users and business analysts to understand data requirements and develop queries/ reports, data processing procedures, analytical routines, and BI dashboards. The position requires skills in data analysis, data engineering, problem-solving, and business intelligence.

Please note that this will be a hybrid position based at our corporate headquarters in Wilmington, MA, and will be for the 6-month full-time Fall Co-Op cycle. Targeted dates: July 7, 2025 - December 12, 2025. This is a paid opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in sessions with business users and stakeholders to understand the scope and requirements of data solutions.
• Analyze data sources, entities, and relationships to help document data requirements and system specifications.
• Create simple data models and data flow diagrams to communicate the various types and structures of the business data.
• Analyze data entities, map data attributes from source to target systems, and document associated data transformations.
• Create and maintain procedures, algorithms, and data simulations to provide meaningful insights into business questions.
• Design and develop data integrations from disparate systems both on-premise and in the cloud
• Provide the business with information requests through reports, graphs, charts, and other data visualization methods.
• Be a self-starter with solid interpersonal skills - projecting a very positive customer-service-oriented attitude.
• Adhere to the processes and policies defined by UniFirst.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent.
• Understanding of relational database design, logical data modeling, data warehousing, and relational database management systems preferably MSFT SQL / Azure or similar
• Knowledge of T-SQL, PL/SQL, R, Java, and/or Python programming languages
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, OCI
• Understanding of reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI preferred
• Knowledge of ETL concepts, development, and experience with various Data Tools in the market – on-prem and cloud
• Proficient in Excel and other MS Office tools such as PowerPoint and Visio
• Ability to understand and work with large quantities of data
• Experience with agile project management techniques preferred
• Experience with data governance, master data management and data integrations preferred

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 16,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

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