Engineering Jobs in Ridgefield Connecticut

LOCATION Ridgefield, CT

JOB TYPE Full-Time, On-Site

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Vibrant Building Technologies is building the next generation of home health technology — hardware and software designed to actively manage the environment people live in.

Our first product is an intelligent HVAC platform. We are transitioning from product development into manufacturing and building the operational foundation to produce our systems at scale. Our commitment is to American manufacturing and uncompromising product quality.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Head of Manufacturing & Test Operations to build Vibrant's manufacturing organization from the ground up. This role is full-time and on-site in Ridgefield, CT.

This is not a maintenance role inside an established factory. This is a 0 to 1 build.

You will design the production floor, implement manufacturing systems, develop testing infrastructure, and establish the quality processes that ensure every system leaving the facility performs reliably in the field. You will work directly with executive leadership to define how our products are built, tested, and delivered.

The right person is both strategic and hands-on — comfortable defining manufacturing architecture and stepping onto the floor to debug hardware and solve problems. Your work will directly determine Vibrant's ability to scale.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manufacturing System Architecture

• Design and build Vibrant's manufacturing operations from the ground up
• Define production line architecture, workstation layouts, and assembly flow
• Establish SOPs, assembly instructions, and process controls
• Implement systems for inventory, traceability, and production tracking

Production Operations

• Own throughput, yield, and reliability across all manufacturing lines
• Launch and stabilize new production stations and assembly processes
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks affecting cycle time and output
• Drive continuous improvement across efficiency and cost structure

Test Infrastructure & QA

• Design and deploy production testing infrastructure for every manufactured unit
• Develop automated and manual test procedures to validate system performance
• Establish root cause analysis processes for production failures and field returns
• Partner with engineering on validation testing and product verification

Supply Chain & Component Quality

• Manage vendor performance and component quality with supply chain leadership
• Establish incoming quality control processes for critical components
• Maintain feedback loops between production, suppliers, and product development

Team Building & Leadership

• Recruit, train, and develop Vibrant's early manufacturing team
• Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and operational excellence
• Serve as the escalation point for all manufacturing and quality issues

Cross-Functional Execution

• Close feedback loops between design and production with hardware, firmware, and software teams
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and engineering validation cycles
• Partner with executive leadership on scaling strategy and facility expansion

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE — FIRST 12 TO 18 MONTHS

• A stable, repeatable manufacturing line running at consistent throughput
• Production testing infrastructure validating every unit before shipment
• QA processes that significantly reduce field failures and service escalations
• Throughput increased without sacrificing quality
• Operational foundation in place to scale production significantly
• A high-ownership manufacturing team performing at a high level

YOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF

• You enjoy building systems from scratch rather than maintaining existing ones
• You have taken a hardware product from prototype into real production and understand what scaling physical products actually requires
• You move comfortably between strategic planning and hands-on execution — process design, production debugging, test fixture improvement
• You believe great manufacturing leaders belong on the production floor
• You are motivated by ownership and want to directly shape how a company builds and delivers its products
• You are energized by environments where the playbook is still being written
• You take pride in eliminating operational chaos through durable systems, not constant firefighting

You will likely thrive here if you are the type of person who looks at an empty production floor and immediately starts thinking about the systems, processes, and team required to bring it to life.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 5+ years in manufacturing, production engineering, or industrial engineering
• Experience scaling hardware production in fast-moving environments
• Strong technical understanding of electromechanical systems
• Able to operate across strategy and execution — from system design to shop floor
• Track record of building durable processes, not just solving immediate fires

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience at an early-stage hardware company
• Background designing production test systems for complex hardware
• Familiarity with HVAC or similar electromechanical products
• Experience with MES or manufacturing analytics systems

Title: Sr. Manufacturing Engineer (NPI)

Location: Greater Bethel Area, CT (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Status: Accepting Candidates

About the role

Seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support New Product Introduction (NPI) initiatives within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment. This role focuses on engineering scalable manufacturing processes, supporting product launches, and leading validation activities to ensure production readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Manufacturing Engineering lead on NPI programs from concept through production transfer.
• Design and optimize scalable manufacturing processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Program and troubleshoot CNC machining operations (Milling, Multi-Axis, Wire EDM).
• Lead IQ/OQ/PQ validation, TMV studies, and equipment commissioning activities.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation in compliance with ISO 13485 and internal QMS.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience (flexible to 3–4 years).
• Hands-on experience with IQ/OQ/PQ validation in regulated manufacturing.
• Strong exposure to CNC programming (G-code/M-code preferred).
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 and structured QMS environments.
• Must be able to work onsite 100%.

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Duty Locations

Locations are offered based on operational requirements, mission requirements, and critical agency hiring needs as determined by AMO. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select to include but not limited to the following:

Southeast Region:Homestead, FL and CAMB:Aguadilla, PR

Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX

NASOC UAS locations:Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX

Duties and Responsibilities

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations for the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:

• Conducting air patrol, surveillance, and pursuit activities related to the interdiction of smuggled contraband via land vehicles, aircraft, or vessels.
• Monitoring behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

Salary and Benefits

Begin your career as an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA) and make up to $85,270 to - $110,846 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location (see below).

Recruitment Incentive:New hires may be eligible to receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees as described in 5 CFR 575.102. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)

Your starting salary will include Special Salary Rate (SSR); Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP); Recruitment Incentive; and Retention Incentive.

This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12, and GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52 weeks at each grade level (with supervisor approval).

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive LEAP (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $106,588
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $127,754
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $151,918

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 10% Retention Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 10% Retention Incentive UAS Sites: Sierra Vista, AZ; Grand Forks, ND; San Angelo, TX).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $115,115
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $137,974
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $164,071

Example of annual compensation for the first three years at our new-hire locations which are currently authorized to receive a 25% Recruitment Incentive (amounts below include the SSR + LEAP + 25% Recruitment Incentive CAMB location only; Aguadilla, PR).

• GS-11, 1st year annual pay - $127,906
• GS-12, 2nd year annual pay - $153,305
• GS-13, 3rd year annual pay - $182,302

Retention Incentive: Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for UAS Sites, Sierra Vista, AZ, Grand Forks, ND, San Angelo, TX)

• RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Key West, FL)

RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) and subordinate locations)

Air Interdiction Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

Experience:You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized professional aviation experience performing duties such as:

• Flying as a Pilot-in-Command or sole manipulator in an airplane and helicopter in all environments of flight, including night, poor weather, unfavorable terrain, low altitudes, or speed.
• Evaluating information rapidly and making judicious decisions promptly during in-flight operations.
• Developing strategies and coordinating aircraft and ground assets.
• Using information systems and databases to conduct information surveys, queries, update files and disseminate information.
• Experience may include Operation of an aircraft as Captain, Pilot in Command, Aircraft Commander, First Officer, Certified Flight Instructor, Second in Command, or Co-pilot.

Hiring Minimums:

Certification & Ratings: A current FAA Commercial or ATP Pilot Certification with one of the following ratings:

• Dual Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Airplane Rated: Airplane (Single-engine land or multi-engine land) with instrument.
• Helicopter Rated: Rotorcraft Helicopter with instrument rating.
• Equivalent military rating of the above at the time of application (eligibility based on military flight experience must provide official orders, forms or logbooks showing their status as a rated military pilot).

Flight Hours: Pilot Enter on Duty minimums are 1500 flight hours; (up to 500 hours can be waived, reducing the pilot enter on duty minimums to 1000 hours.

250 Pilot-in-Command hours; 75 Instrument hours; 75 Night hours (Flight Hour Waiver available, see Required Documents); and 100 Flight hours in the last 12 months This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 5, 2025.

FAA Class 2 medical required for assessment dated within the last 12 calendar months; FAA Class 1, FAA Class 2 or Military medical flight clearance dated within the last 12 months qualifies to start the pre-employment process for the AIA position.

Apply at 750 hours total time: Applicants applying at 750 flight hours are required to obtain at least 1,000 flight hours (depending on the number of hours approved for a waiver) at their own expense before being able to attend the 3-part flight assessment. Applicants must still meet 250 Pilot-in-Command, 75 instrument, and 75-night hours (100 flight hours in the last 12 months. This qualification requirement is currently being waived by OPM through August 4, 2026)

UAS Flight Hours:Applicants may include UAS Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) flight hours and Predator A (MQ-1), Predator B (MQ-9) or predator-based flight hours. These hours may be credited towards satisfying the ""Total flight time"" 1,500 flight hour requirement only. UAS hours do not count towards the 250 flight hours as a Pilot in Command, 75 flight hours Instrument, and 75 flight hours Night. Flight hour logbooks will be required at the time of your Flight Assessment for verification.

Other Requirements

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.

Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

Age Requirement: Provisions of Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238 allow the imposition of a maximum age for initial appointment to a primary Law Enforcement Officer position within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In accordance with DHS Management Directive 251-03, the ""day before an individual's 37th birthday"" is the maximum age for original appointment to a position as a primary law enforcement officer within DHS. The age requirement is also necessary to ensure that you are able to complete the 20 years of applicable service for retirement.

NOTE: The Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into an Air Interdiction Agent position.

Age Waiver: Creditable law enforcement officer service -Covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d), or creditable service covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8401(36) (as a Customs and Border Protection Officer) on or after July 6, 2008, may be applied toward the maximum age requirement. This age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving in a federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).

Veterans' Preference Eligibility: To ensure compliance with statutes pertaining to the appointment of preference eligible veterans as determined by the Merit Systems Protection Board in its decisionIsabellav.Dept of State,the maximum age for original appointment articulated above shall not apply to the hiring of individuals entitled to veterans' preference eligibility under 5 U.S.C. 3312. You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.

Training:This position has a training requirement. You may be required to successfully complete the training requirement as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and policies will result in placement into either a former or different position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and appropriate procedures.

Travel Required: You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.

How to Apply

There Are Three Ways to Apply to Become an Air Interdiction Agent:

• Fill out theAir Interdiction Agent applicant checklistand email it to a recruiter at along with a copy of your resume; OR

• Apply onUSAJOBS;OR

• Apply onAirline Apps.

Stay Updated Opt into CBPs talent repository (highly recommended) by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations, Air Interdiction Agent, then complete the pre-screening questions. Youll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with AMO and CBP.

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JOB SUMMARY *****MUST HAVE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE*****

The Key Account Manager is responsible for developing and sustaining strong, long-term relationships with key customers while ensuring their needs are fully understood and met. This role serves as a primary liaison between customers and internal teams, facilitating seamless communication, negotiating pricing and supply agreements, and resolving issues promptly and effectively. The Key Account Manager will identify and maximize sales opportunities, drive customer satisfaction, and support overall business growth. In addition, the role includes prospecting new customers in target markets and contributing to the achievement of the company’s strategic sales goals.

Our Strategy and Purpose

• We provide technology for the design and manufacture of precise fluid handling components for diagnostic and analytical instruments.
• We improve patient outcomes and help engineers, scientists, and doctors to solve the world’s toughest diagnostic and analytical challenges.
• We always act with intention and drive to achieve our purpose.
• Teamwork, collaboration, candor, and diverse opinions make us stronger.
• We are unafraid to make timely decisions, and we empower our people to make decisions, execute them, and move forward.
• We value people who take the initiative and hold themselves accountable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute account-based sales plans to achieve revenue growth targets.
• Strengthen relationships with major customers, ensuring alignment with company strategy and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal teams to optimize inventory and balance service excellence with cost efficiency.
• Monitor performance using KPIs, pipeline reviews, and internal quarterly business reviews.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries and resolve issues professionally.
• Partner with Engineering and Technical Sales to address product issues and deliver tailored solutions.
• Manage customer complaints and returns, prioritizing resolution and retention.
• Lead Customer Quarterly Business Reviews to gather customer insights and assess performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and supply agreements within company guidelines.
• Pursue and generate new business opportunities through web leads, trade shows, and targeted outreach.
• Oversee new customer projects from concept to production, ensuring timely and successful launches.
• Work as directed by your manager.
• Approximately 50% travel

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICIATIONS, and TRAININGS

• At least 5 years’ sales, account management or technical sales experience in a manufacturing company.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent desired
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills required.
• Demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees, and customers maintain professional relationships that meet company core values.
• Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on the customer, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity.
• Take a hands-on approach to finding solutions to problems.
• Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Well-developed literacy, numeracy, and computer skills with a technical aptitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where employees strive to meet challenging customer expectations.

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Epicor ERP is a plus.
• Microsoft: Office 365; SharePoint; Teams; and OneNote preferred.
• Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
• Ability to work with general office equipment.
• Ability to work with and understand data is necessary and the ability to learn technical skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Shall have adequate vision, reading, writing, and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Must have enough endurance to perform tasks over extended periods of time.
• Will be engaged in speaking, sitting, walking, driving, listening, and in communicating both orally and in writing while performing his or her duties.
• Must be able to listen and respond to questions and instructions.

The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Arcmed is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

LOCATION: NYC, Stamford CT, Ridgefield, CT

JOB TYPE Full-Time, On-Site

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Vibrant Building Technologies is an innovative hardware and software company building the next generation of home health technology. Our systems combine advanced sensing, ventilation, filtration, and intelligent software to actively manage the environments people live in. We are reinventing one of the most overlooked systems in the modern home, transforming HVAC from a passive mechanical appliance into intelligent infrastructure that continuously improves health, comfort, and performance.

Vibrant is led by a founder who also oversees a portfolio of complementary operating businesses across real estate development, construction, design, and home technology. These businesses are intentionally built to work together, forming a vertically integrated platform focused on a single goal: developing, designing, building, and equipping the healthiest, highest-performing homes and real estate in the world.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a Chief of Staff & Head of Strategic Initiatives to serve as a force multiplier for the CEO and COO.

Approximately 80% of this role is focused on Vibrant Building Technologies. The remaining time supports cross-functional strategic initiatives across the CEO and COO's other operating businesses in real estate, design, and technology.

This person will work directly between the CEO and COO on a daily basis — translating vision into structured initiatives, driving execution on complex projects, and ensuring that the highest-priority work moves forward with speed and clarity.

This is not a coordination or scheduling role. It is a high-output operator position built for someone who is hungry, moves fast, and thrives when the path forward is not fully defined. The right person uses AI tools fluently as a core part of how they work, operates with a high sense of urgency, and produces at a level that consistently exceeds what most people think is possible in the time available.

If you need a clear job description, a defined process, and a stable environment to do your best work, this role is not for you. If ambiguity energizes you and high output is just how you operate, keep reading.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Vibrant Building Technologies — Primary Focus

• Work directly with the CEO and COO to drive Vibrant's most critical strategic and operational initiatives
• Translate founder vision into actionable plans with clear ownership and timelines
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement systems that improve execution speed
• Coordinate across hardware, software, manufacturing, and go-to-market workstreams
• Prepare strategy briefs, internal memos, and presentations for leadership
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research, analysis, writing, and decision support
• Support new venture evaluation, partnerships, and expansion opportunities as Vibrant scales

Cross-Company Initiatives — Supporting Role

• Drive select cross-functional projects spanning the broader portfolio of operating businesses
• Serve as the connective tissue between the CEO and COO on priorities that span multiple companies
• Conduct research and analysis for new opportunities across real estate, design, and technology
• Ensure high-priority cross-company initiatives have structure, ownership, and momentum

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE — FIRST 12 TO 18 MONTHS

• The CEO and COO spend more time on the work only they can do at Vibrant
• Strategic initiatives that previously stalled are moving with consistency and momentum
• Vibrant's cross-functional projects have clear owners, timelines, and accountability
• AI tools are being used across the organization to compress timelines and improve output quality
• Leadership has a trusted operator who can be handed any high-priority problem and run with it
• Cross-company initiatives are handled with the same speed and clarity as Vibrant-specific work

YOU MIGHT BE A FIT IF

• You are hungry — not content, not coasting, and genuinely motivated to do some of the best work of your career here
• You thrive in fast-moving, high-output environments and find ambiguity energizing rather than paralyzing
• You use AI tools — Claude, ChatGPT, Perplexity, and others — as a natural part of how you research, write, analyze, and build
• You have taken ambiguous, complex problems and turned them into structured plans that actually get executed
• You are comfortable working directly with founders and senior leadership and know how to operate at that level without hand-holding
• You write and communicate with precision — your memos, briefs, and presentations make decisions easier, not harder
• You produce at a high level and take ownership seriously — you do not need problems to be fully defined before you start solving them
• You want proximity to how a high-growth technology company is built and led, not just a seat in a single department

You will likely thrive here if you are the type of person who sees an unstructured, high-stakes initiative and immediately starts thinking about how to build the plan, align the people, and get it moving — and then does it faster than anyone expected.

Bonus Skills — Not Required But Genuinely Useful:

• Engineering background or technical fluency in hardware, software, or systems design
• Understanding of real estate development — how projects are financed, entitled, designed, and built
• Familiarity with construction — how projects are managed, sequenced, and delivered
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, drawings, or specifications across disciplines
• Experience working across both physical and digital product environments simultaneously

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Proficient and proactive use of AI tools as a core part of how you work
• Exceptional structured thinking and problem-solving ability
• Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High personal output — demonstrated track record of getting a lot done with urgency and quality
• Experience managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously

Strongly Preferred:

• Experience working closely with founders or senior executives in a similar capacity
• Background in hardware, technology, or early-stage company environments
• Exposure to real estate development, construction, or design businesses
• Comfort moving between a primary company focus and broader organizational initiatives

About PFX™

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

Position Overview:

The AI Liquid Cooling Lab Intern will support the high visibility, high growth, data center liquid cooling business at PFX. Working alongside senior lab personnel, the role will develop technical solutions to enable effective thermal management of IT hardware used by hyperscale AI Factories leveraging an established background in organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, or related discipline. In this role, the accepted candidate will be responsible for preparing coolant formulations, conducting fluid bench tests, maintaining comprehensive documentation, managing production samples, and investigating production quality improvements. This role will be expected to work cross-functionally with analytical, quality, and engineering departments.

We are currently seeking an applicant interested in an internship position at the Prestone Technology Center supporting PFX’s existing data center heat transfer fluid products and developing innovative technologies for cooling the next generation of AI hardware. This role will provide the accepted candidate the opportunity to support research activities, production, product stewardship, and technical growth. A person who is pursuing a chemistry undergraduate degree is preferred. Experience in a wet-chemistry lab is required Job assignments are varied; thus, flexibility is essential.

This is a fully on-site position based at our Danbury, CT location that will be offered during the Summer 2026, lasting for approximately 10-12 weeks. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week. No housing or relocation assistance provided.

As part of the Research and Development team an intern must be able to work on multiple R&D or Development test items simultaneously. Duties include but are not limited to preparing blends of heat transfer fluids/coolants, setting up, maintaining, and tearing down various bench tests, logging and managing the testing of samples received from production or customer sites. An interest in automobile technology is highly desirable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum education required is a High School degree and enrollment in undergraduate program.
• Minimum of 2 semesters equivalent of hands-on experience in a university, government, or commercial wet chemistry laboratory (organic, analytical, etc.).
• Must be able to follow instructions, work independently and safely in a laboratory environment and work on several projects at the same time.
• Ability to work well with peers across multiple disciplines is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Job assignments are varied, and flexibility is essential. Basic requirements include

• Conducts activities following established Corporate and Site Safety procedures and notifies the Supervisor of any unsafe conditions or practices in the area.
• Prepares blends from provided formulations and blend instructions
• Set up, monitoring, and tear down of laboratory bench testing
• Manages incoming samples from production/customers (log, transfer, schedule testing, report results)
• Records and tabulates data in laboratory notebook in legal form following defined procedures.
• Observes irregularities, unusual behavior, or trends in tests, and communicates observations to Supervising Managers.
• Communicates the results of work to Supervisors following prescribed procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and carry out to completion, laboratory experiments assigned by supervisor with supervision of a senior lab member. Communicates results, conclusions and recommendations in person and in formal written reports.
• Must be able to safely follow detailed procedures, making observations, recording test data into spreadsheets and laboratory notebooks, and summarizing data into presentable form.
• Ensure that experiments are completed on time, and data is well organized and reported
• Possess good oral communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Conducts self in a professional manner and exerts a positive impact upon the morale and attitude of other team members.

About PFX™

We engineer leading fluid solutions that keep the world moving and we’re building a better future while we do it. As a vertically integrated global powerhouse, we operate 17 manufacturing facilities and 4 R&D centers across the world, delivering performance from lab to road in over 40 countries.

PFX Group™ brings together a family of trusted companies including Recochem, Prestone, Adam’s Polishes, B&B Blending, Kost USA, Ultra Clear, POR and Auto-Chem, each with deep expertise, regional insight, and a shared commitment to engineering excellence.

From automotive and heavy-duty thermal management systems to household and industrial solutions, our products are built for performance, reliability, and a commitment to sustainability. Join us and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible in fluid technology.

Job Summary:

The Analytical Lab Intern plays an integral role in product development and growth of the PFX /Prestone Organization. The responsibilities include the setup, testing, and documentation of analytical testing including physical properties and wet chemistry testing, based out of the PFX/Prestone Danbury, CT site. The PFX/Prestone Technology Center Analytical laboratory also performs ICP, HPLC/UHPLC, and GC/GC-MS testing on automotive consumer products. The Analytical Intern will be expected to run a variety of analytical tests in a demanding fast-paced environment with the internal R&D team as well as external partners to support the development of products, and solve problems based on the needs of the business.

Position Description:

We are currently seeking an applicant interested in an internship position in the Prestone Technology Center conducting analytical testing to support research activities, production, product stewardship, and technical growth. A person who is pursuing a chemistry undergraduate degree is preferred. Job assignments are varied; thus, flexibility is essential.

This is a fully on-site position based at our Danbury, CT location that will be offered during the Summer 2026, lasting for approximately 10-12 weeks. Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week. No housing or relocation assistance provided.

As part of the Research and Development team an intern must be able to work on multiple R&D or Development test items simultaneously. Duties include but are not limited to running and monitoring analytical laboratory testing equipment, and conducting wet chemistry tests to evaluate automotive products, with supervision. An interest in automobile technology is highly desirable.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current enrollment in undergraduate program.
• Must be able to follow instructions, work independently and safely in a laboratory environment and work on several projects at the same time.
• Completion of an analytical instrumentation course is a plus.
• Ability to work well with peers is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Job assignments are varied, and flexibility is essential. Basic requirements include

• Conducts activities following established Corporate and Site Safety procedures and notifies the Supervisor of any unsafe conditions or practices in the area.
• Operates analytical equipment for samples submitted to the PTC Analytical laboratory, including pH, Refractive Index and Specific Gravity meters.
• Records and tabulates data in laboratory notebook in legal form following defined procedures.
• Observes irregularities, unusual behavior, or trends in tests, and communicates observations to Supervising Managers.
• Communicates the results of work to Supervisors following prescribed procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and carry out to completion, sample testing in accordance with PTC Analytical Laboratory Management system with supervision. Communicates results, conclusions and recommendations in person and in formal written reports.
• Must be able to safely follow detailed Analytical test procedures, making observations, recording test data into spreadsheets and laboratory notebooks, and summarizing data into presentable form.
• Ensure that samples are reported on time, meeting quality and turnaround targets.
• Possess good oral communication skills and a flexible approach to work. Conducts self in a professional manner and exerts a positive impact upon the morale and attitude of other team members.

Join our Family-owned and operated, Made-in-the-USA crew in Danbury, Connecticut! Our Engineering Department is hiring. Come aboard where family, patriotism, and integrity are valued and celebrated.

Full Job Description

Mid-level to Senior Engineering Project Manager position for a highly motivated engineer willing to "hit the ground running". Preferred Utilities is a manufacturer and supplier of combustion and fuel oil systems with headquarters in Danbury CT. With over a hundred years as a family run business we offer made in the USA products in all areas of combustion and fuel oil systems.

A project manager owns the profitability and the schedule of projects. We are looking for an individual with excellent communication skills, that is motivated and proactive. The ideal candidate will be capable of working with a multidisciplinary team of engineers including electrical, mechanical, systems, programing, and field service engineers. You will have complete ownership of a project from a sales concept to a finished design. This includes managing project budgets, submittals, fabrication, and schedules.

What You Will Be Doing

• Design Development from Proposal to Shipping and Start-up
• Communicate with all customers and provide status updates on projects.
• Manage project schedule, budget, and profitability.
• Work with Engineering team of all disciplines to execute projects from sales to manufacturing and field startup.
• Interpret and adhere to applicable codes and standards.
• Interpret electrical drawings, mechanical drawings, and construction drawings.
• Provide some tech support
• Provide systems startup and commissioning assistance
• Use Preferred Utilities internal systems for project management.
• Slight travel for meetings and site visits 10%

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of a BS in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or similar.
• Experience with Industrial Combustion systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be familiar with DraftSight, AutoCAD or similar.
• Project management and outstanding customer skills.
• Self-starting! Driven! One that takes PRIDE in his or her work!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health savings account with matching plan
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Quarterly bonus potential

JOIN OUR TEAM @ AMPHENOL RF, the world's largest manufacturer of coaxial interconnect products for radio frequency, microwave, and data transmission applications, and a proven leader in enabling next-gen technology! Our global team of experienced engineers develops innovative solutions utilizing the most advanced manufacturing technology available, and we specialize in creating custom solutions that meet customer-specific design requirements. With consistent year over year growth, innovative technology, and a team that breeds success, we are always seeking top-tier, high-performing talent to join us! We are headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, and a division of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE ticker: APH), an industry leader for more than fifty years.

At Amphenol RF, you can expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, matching 401K, FSA, employer-paid life insurance), a favorable work/life balance, a generous PTO allowance and paid holidays, an engaging and collaborative work environment, numerous opportunities for career growth, and an entrepreneurial focus that encourages employees to chart their own paths.

The Program Manager is responsible for managing customers, projects and programs to meet and exceed company revenue goals.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prioritize and drive activities for customers within a defined geographic region to drive growth.
• Establish presales-process for estimating program management resource needs for proposed projects.
• Oversee the delivery of projects on-time and on schedule with best–in-class quality with the design and development of application specific connector solutions.
• Profile and manage key activities to maximize Amphenol's exposure for new and existing products at all key accounts.
• Monitor and ensure fulfillment for production revenue based upon manufacturing capacity, inventory, and distribution for both new and legacy products.
• Monitor product costs and margins against company goals and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Initiate value engineering proposals to improve margin while meeting key customers' expectation for efficiency price reductions.
• Support activity such as pricing, technical support, competitive crosses, contract price book review, and sample requests.
• Manage customer expectations while overcoming the many challenges faced during large-scale project delivery.
• Filters, Plans, conducts and directs work on complex projects necessitating the origination and application of new and unique approaches.
• Develop and implement effective business strategies as part of a cross functional team including Engineering, CSR, and Sales.
• Provide monthly sales forecast in conjunction with Field Sales Representatives and drive execution to the goal.
• Negotiate contract pricing with key customers to maintain business continuity, secure max. allocation, and limit margin erosion.
• Plans and directs projects and supplies technical support, leadership and consultation to professional co-workers.
• Map/profile accounts and provide training for Sales and Manufacturing Representatives.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement within the department and organization.
• Usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superior on unusual matters.
• Address complaints and resolve problems as required.
• Ability to travel when necessary (up to 25% required).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business or engineering discipline with three (3) to six (6) years related industry experience or five (5) to ten (10) years of equivalent industry related experience.
• Other requirements as necessary.

Amphenol RF is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

About Us

From commercial office space and manufacturing to multi-site retail portfolios, we manage and support over 1 billion square feet of facilities space for the nation’s leading organizations. We provide comprehensive facility services ranging from mechanical maintenance and self-performed, site-based operations to energy-efficiency upgrades and supplier-managed interior/exterior maintenance.

Job Summary

The Facility Engineer is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all plant utility systems while managing critical spare parts inventory and leading Root Cause Analysis investigations. This role combines strong technical engineering knowledge with structured problem-solving skills to support reliability, reduce downtime, and improve overall equipment performance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

· Oversee operation, maintenance, and optimization of plant utility systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, compressors, HVAC, water treatment, and distribution systems.

· Develop and update utility system SOPs, PM strategies, and asset care standards.

· Support troubleshooting of utility equipment failures and provide engineering guidance to technicians.

· Monitor system performance, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and safety requirements.

· Provide technical support for new equipment installations, commissioning, and qualification.

· Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance, operations, and reliability.

Spare Parts & Inventory Management

· Assist Site Manager with identify, catalog, and manage critical spare parts for all utility systems and high-impact production equipment.

· Assist Maintenance manager with maintaining an optimized parts inventory by balancing availability, lead times, and cost.

· Work closely with purchasing to qualify vendors, secure pricing, and manage long-lead or OEM-specific parts.

· Assist the site planner with developing and maintaining a structured Bill of Materials (BOM) library in the CMMS.

· Assist maintenance manager with inventory accuracy initiatives and storeroom organization (5S).

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Reliability Improvement

· Lead and facilitate RCAs for major equipment failures, chronic issues, utility outages, or safety/environmental incidents.

· Use structured RCA tools (5-Whys, Fishbone, FMEA, Fault-Tree, etc.).

· Develop corrective actions, reliability improvements, and long-term engineering solutions.

· Track and report failure trends, MTBF/MTTR, and key reliability KPIs.

· Partner with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and verify effectiveness.

Safety & Compliance

· Ensure all utility systems and maintenance activities comply with OSHA, EPA, and local regulatory requirements.

· Support risk assessments, LOTO standards, and engineering safety reviews.

· Promote a culture of safe work practices and reliability excellence. Assist with permits

Qualifications

Education

(HS Diploma, Under/Graduate Degree, etc.)

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field is preferred.

Business Experience

(prior years’ work/related experience)

· 3–7 years of experience in utilities, maintenance engineering, or plant reliability roles.

· Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo, eMaint, Fiix).

· Preferred: Experience in manufacturing, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or industrial facility environments.

Licenses/Certifications

· Must possess a valid driver's license

Technical Qualifications & Skills

· Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical utility systems.

· Knowledge of reliability engineering concepts and RCA methodologies.

· Familiarity with spare parts management, BOMs, and inventory optimization.

· Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical drawings.

· Competency with data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI, Teams, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint, etc.).

• Understanding of the facilities industry with emphasis in mechanical/electrical fields
• Ability to read and understand mechanical and electrical drawings
• Ability to operate a personal computer, cell phone; and/or electronic tablet
• May need to support non-customary schedules and weekend work
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams during investigations and projects.
• Organized, self-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Ability to Multi-task
• Ability to handle large scale projects, track progress, communicate out on project status and escalate accordingly

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by a Maintenance Storeroom to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Technician is regularly required to stand for extended intervals with occasional scheduled breaks, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The individual frequently is required to climb stairs and ladders. The individual must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds, at higher than chest level and be able to tolerate adverse rooftop working conditions due to climate and tolerate extreme temperature changes.

Work Environment

Moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places

Occasional exposure to:

• Fumes or airborne particles
• Toxic or caustic chemicals
• Risk of electrical shock and vibration
• Moderate to high noise levels
• Outdoor weather conditions (including extreme cold, extreme heat).

The following safety equipment may be required: steel toecap shoes, hearing protection, hardhat eye protection and hair protection.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.

Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.

What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.

Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.

Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.

Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.

Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.

Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.

Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.

Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.

Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.

Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.

Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.

Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.

Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.

It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.

Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.