Crosslinking Polymers Jobs in Usa

As the Production Manager - Lenoir at Tangent you will have the opportunity to directly impact the organization by overseeing a 24 x 7 facility manufacturing approx. 8 MM pounds of high-density polymer lumber a year and overseeing a staff of 20. Our Lenoir facility is the primary manufacturing location for our Marine Pile and Marine Timber product. As Production Manager you will manage multiple teams of operators throughout our 45,000 sq ft recycling facility. You will be responsible to hire, train and develop your team to meet the needs of the rapidly growing business.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.
• Continues and enhances the existing team system
• Oversees the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees Safety of the facility and ensures Safety policies are adhered to.
• Responsible for Quality for the facility and that all Quality procedures are being followed.
• Oversees production quotas and schedules, ensuring standards are met or limitations are being addressed.
• Collaborates with purchasing department to verify, review, maintain, and report on materials and production inventories.
• Facilitates and authorizes repairs or maintenance for production equipment and tools. Coordinates with Maintenance to minimize downtime
• Train operators on expected operator maintenance duties.
• Coordinate interplant material moves with company drivers.
• Communicate with sales and production planning teams to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Ensure continuous improvement process is maintained.
• Identifies and recommends cost controls and other improvements to production process.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable learning about processing equipment to facilitate both efficient operation, troubleshooting and repairs.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• At least four years of manufacturing experience required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Prolonged periods of walking and standing on production floor.

Akkodis is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month contract job with a client in Canton, IL. Responsible for providing technical support for the day-today production activities in the manufacture of custom, plastic components used in the assemblies of various medical devices. This is a hands-on position with visibility on the manufacturing floor and requires a high level of interaction with the production, product development, and quality teams. The engineer is responsible for supporting product development activities, continuous improvement, complaint resolution, CAPA investigations and other quality initiatives.

Rate Range: $55.00/hour to $55.00/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Manufacturing Engineer job responsibilities include:

• Supports production departments’ manufacturing issues with technical support as the process expert. Uses strong reasoning and problem-solving skills to investigate and analyze complex problems to determine root- cause and implement innovative solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Supports and drives continuous improvement activities in the manufacturing department to improve operational performance. Leads technical aspect of process validation projects per QIENG-00022.

• Assist product development teams with design for manufacturability requirements on new products. Supports new capital equipment and tooling purchases with appropriate documentation and evaluation in accordance with QIENG-00016 and QIENG-00017.

• Manages multiple technically oriented projects through coordinating internal and external resources.

• Collaborates on product complaint resolution.

• May be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Has regular contact with departments, employees and management at all levels of the organization.

• Identify documentation or process improvements

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, engineering a plus

• One to two years of post-education work experience in a regulated environment (polymer processing and clean room experience a plus)

• Process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) execution

• Equipment qualification (IQ, OQ, PQ)

• Fundamental understanding engineering principles

• Mechanical aptitude

• ISO 13485:2016 knowledge

• CFR, FDA, OSHA, environmental regulations

• Proficiency at using Microsoft Office applications

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Equipment / process troubleshooting

• Blue print reading

• Design of Experiments / Six Sigma/ Non-Conformance

• Data collection, updating work instructions,

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Job Title: Medical Device Packaging Design Engineer

Location: On-site in Huntley, IL

Position Brief:

The Chatham Group Advanced Materials and Technologies Recruiting Team is seeking highly qualified candidates for a Medical Device Packaging Design Engineer for a client in the specialty packaging technology industry. This is a mid-junior level position that requires hands-on experience with rigid thermoformed packaging design concepts with experience in medical device packaging and sterile polymer barrier systems. You will work closely with the manufacturing engineering and quality assurance teams to deliver compliant and production ready packaging solutions for new and existing products.

Responsibilities:

• Design medical device packaging systems from initial concept through testing and production using CAD programs, particularly SolidWorks
• Use CAD programs to develop 3D models and assemblies as well as 2D drawings for specification
• Evaluate various polymeric materials such as PET, HIPS, Polypropylene, etc for their performance properties such as wall thickness, strength, rigidity, sterilization, and more
• Create prototype products using existing tooling or 3D printing technologies and conduct feasibility reviews for functional integrity, stackability, etc
• Lead the IQ/OQ/PQ product validation process and comply with ISO 13485 standards for medical device quality
• Manage ISO 11607-1 and ISO 11607-2 compliance process for medical device packaging sterilization

Requirements:

• BS in Packaging Engineering, Packaging Science, or Mechanical Engineering
• 4-5 years of experience in packaging design with ideally around 2 years of experience in medical device packaging
• High proficiency with CAD programs, particularly SolidWorks
• Working knowledge of thin-gauge thermoformed packing design
• Understanding of medical packaging standards, sterilization techniques, etc
• Experience with clean room manufacturing environments

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and relocation may be provided to qualified candidates.

We put the unity in "opportunity."

Opportunity Snapshot:

• Compensation: $49.00/hour
• Location: Port Neches, TX
• Assignment Duration: 6 months+
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, hybrid, 40 hours +
• Benefits: Comprehensive with 401K, holidays and PTO

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering required
• 5-7 years of experience in Environment Compliance
• Experience quality compliance
• Experience in leading and conduction audits, both internal and external
• Knowledgeable in GMP Standards
• Must possess knowledge in some of the following (EXCiPACT, FSSC22000, BRCGS, ISO 9001, etc)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the execution of the Validation Master Plan. Make changes to Validation plans and programs. Develop validation protocols.
• Investigate system NCRs and root cause failure analysis
• Develop and manage audit schedules. Coordinate internal and external audit scopes, objectives and availability. Oversee audit execution and compliance
• Manage the updating and generation of procedures and protocols for the validation of equipment, systems, and/or processes
• Manage local Quality Management system. Product Safety Management
• Authority to stop any product or service that puts at risk the quality, legality, or safety of the products, as well as any activity that puts at risk the physical integrity of people, the environment, and/or facilities
• Determine the appropriateness and effectiveness of actions to close non-conformities
• Define KPIs and their criteria with a continuous improvement approach and governance
• Update and control the Document Management System
• Promote, influence, and ensure compliance with the Quality and Safety Management System
• Develop cleaning and CCP (Critical Control Points) validations
• Maintain current quality certifications, executing actions based on risk analysis, potential and real nonconformities, and seeking continuous improvement
• Implement new quality certifications aligned with business strategy
• Ensure that the quality and safety requirements of the products and production processes are met, adhering to standards and policies (ISO 9001, ISO 22716, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, RSPO, BRCGS, EXCiPACT, FSSC2200, EFfCI, Kosher, Halal, etc.)
• Implement GMP practices applicable to Quality Assurance
• Develop initiatives and programs to promote quality standards. Develop and deliver training
• Manage budget and process invoices
• Support other functions in QA-related aspects or inquiries

The Bergaila Way:

The Bergaila Companies is a nationally recognized leader in providing staffing services to all sectors of the energy industry. We continually focus on partnering with talented professionals, engineering the perfect fit between our clients and employees. Choosing a career path with Bergaila grants you immediate access to nationally recognized organizations we partner with. Bergaila consistently attracts and retains its Employees with our dedicated internal service team, top tier benefits programs for contractors and their families, and commitment to place you in the desired career of your choice.

Client Overview:

Our Client is a global industry leader in the creation of indispensable chemistry that benefits billions of people worldwide. Among other products, our client creates safe and durable packaging for foods and beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and technical polymers that benefit multiple industries.

Job Title: Laboratory Manager

Location: McDonnough, GA (On-site)

Department: Material Science

Reports To: Director of Material Science

Position Overview

Brava Roof Tile is seeking an experienced and highly organized Laboratory Manager to lead the development and operation of our new testing laboratories at our McDonough, Georgia facility. This role is responsible not only for overseeing daily laboratory activities but also for building and scaling the lab capabilities from the ground up to support R&D, production, quality control, and customer testing initiatives.

The Laboratory Manager will play a critical leadership role in establishing both the Physical Properties Testing and Analytical Testing laboratories, including laboratory layout and setup, equipment installation and commissioning, test method development and validation, and implementation of safe and efficient laboratory processes. This position will also lead the recruitment, hiring, and development of laboratory technicians and help build a high-performing technical team to support long-term business growth.

The role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all testing activities supporting R&D, product development, quality assurance, and certification programs. This is an ideal opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong technical background in plastics and building materials, excellent organizational and project management skills, and a passion for building laboratory excellence and a strong safety culture.

This position reports to the Director of Material Engineering and will lead a highly talented team of laboratory technicians and technical staff.

Key Responsibilities

40% Laboratory Build-Out & Operations Management

• Lead the establishment and day-to-day operation of the Physical Properties and Analytical Testing laboratories at the McDonough, GA facility.
• Drive the development of a state-of-the-art laboratory, including layout planning, equipment specification, procurement, installation, qualification, and commissioning.
• Supervise daily laboratory activities, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Improve laboratory throughput by identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate complex laboratory projects to support R&D, production, and quality objectives.
• Develop optimal scheduling processes to ensure timely sample preparation and testing.
• Monitor laboratory KPIs, identify trends and potential roadblocks, and implement corrective actions.
• Track equipment performance and reliability using Statistical Process Control (SPC) and preventive maintenance strategies.
• Partner with R&D to evaluate and implement new analytical technologies and testing capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to understand evolving testing requirements and support business growth.

30% Sample Characterization & Data Integrity

• Support analysis of recycled polyolefins, elastomers, inorganic fillers, pigments, and additives used in roof tile and paver products.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and traceability for all testing activities.
• Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, equipment manuals, and method validation protocols.
• Evaluate and align laboratory test methods with ASTM and industry standards; update procedures as needed.
• Review and approve test results, investigate discrepancies or outliers, and drive root-cause problem solving.
• Provide clear interpretation of data to support material selection, process optimization, and product development decisions.

30% Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build, hire, and lead a high-performing team of laboratory technicians and technical staff.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Establish strong laboratory workflows including sample traceability, raw data management, and reporting standards.
• Promote a collaborative, safety-focused work environment aligned with company values.
• Partner closely with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Codes & Testing teams to align laboratory priorities with business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and provide technical insight, test interpretations, and recommendations.
• Support preparation of internal reports and third-party certification testing documentation.

What We are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Science, Materials Science & Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline required. Masters or PhD is preferred.
• Ph.D. with 3+ years, M.S. with 7+ years, or B.S. with 10+ years of laboratory testing experience in polymeric, composite, or building materials environments.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong familiarity with ASTM testing standards, analytical instrumentation, and property evaluation of thermoplastics or building materials.
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as FTIR, DSC, TGA, DMA, EDX, rheology, and related characterization methods.
• Experience with weathering and durability testing (e.g., Xenon Arc, accelerated aging).
• Experience with physical and mechanical testing of plastics, including tensile, impact, tear, and dimensional stability testing.
• Strong technical writing and reporting skills with the ability to communicate data clearly and concisely.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate testing activities across cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of SOP compliance, data integrity, and quality systems.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn new technologies and disciplines.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or materials up to 50 lbs.
• Strong safety-first mindset.

Nice to Have

• Experience building or scaling laboratory operations in a new or expanding facility.
• Strong understanding of structure–property relationships in thermoplastics.
• Knowledge of thermal, mechanical, chemical, and physical testing methods.
• Experience in residential roofing, construction materials, or building products industries.
• OSHA safety training or laboratory safety certification.
• Statistical experience (DOE, ANOVA, SPC).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Minitab, and data visualization tools.

Our Pay & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.
• Standard working hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, high-performing manufacturing environment.

Job ID: 518652

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

Job Summary

Oldcastle Infrastructure (OI), as part of CRH’s Infrastructure Products Group (IPG), is a global manufacturing leader of utility infrastructure products. Our goal is to be the most efficient producer of engineered systems and our customers’ strategic partner of choice. A crucial part of OI’s journey is the investment in a new ERP system. With a modern, common platform, OI will unlock the benefits of its scale, deliver a better customer experience, and build a foundation for continuous process improvement.

Data integrity is crucial to capturing the value of an ERP system. Master Data Specialist will be responsible for understanding how data should be created, maintained, interconnected, and utilized within the new system to satisfy the key needs of all stakeholders. During the ERP project, Master Data Specialist will play a crucial role in system validation and integration testing, by validating that business use cases are functioning as intended. They will support business stakeholders and process leaders by analyzing, validating, and displaying data so it can be most useful in driving business results.

Job Location

• This role will work hybrid out of our office in the Sandy Springs, GA area with periodic heavy domestic travel.

Job Responsibilities

ERP Design & Preparation

• Work with business process leads, key stakeholders and end users to understand end-to-end, cross-functional data requirements
• Ensure data requirements are captured in business use cases
• Participate in master data discovery, extraction, cleansing, conversion, and loading
• Support data augmentation as needed
• Support data visualization as needed
• Understand data bridge to legacy systems and reports, to support stakeholders and users as they adopt the new system

ERP Testing & Deployment

• Participate in User Review Testing and execute business scenarios
• Identify defects and issues
• Support business users with data integrity issues and questions during ERP go-live & hyper-care

Job Requirements

• 3+ years of master data and ERP system expertise, including:
• Data extraction, cleansing and loading
• Hands-on experience with SAP or part of another ERP implementation team
• 3+ years of business process experience, including:
• KPI reporting and data visualization to drive business results
• Data quality monitoring; master data governance
• Problem solving skills to identify and resolve the root cause of issues and creativity to drive continuous improvement
• Organized and accountable to ensure work is managed and deadlines are met
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate in a simple, articulate, thoughtful manner
• Innovative spirit to work cross-functionally in developing improvement ideas
• A pleasant, likeable manner while accomplishing challenging results
• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant discipline

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Carlisle Brake and Friction

Material Development Manager-Dry Friction

Solon, OH

Description

Manage, develop, and help successfully launch new semi-metallic, non-asbestos organic friction materials for Carlisle’s extensive customer base. Manages a group of formulators of dry and metallic friction products while still being a formulator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Directly and indirectly develop friction materials in transmission and brakes for off highway (mining, construction, agriculture), aircraft, power sports, recreation, heavy truck, and industrial applications. This will include supervising and some pilot/fabricating of test materials manufactured in plant environments.

· Participate in and sometimes lead project/program management of a typical APQP/stage gate/phased launch process for creating new materials (NPD, NPI).

· Responsible for managing multiple testing plans/DVP&R’s across a broad range of applications, formulas, processes, customers, and plants.

· Regularly report out on program status, team progress, performance and actions.

· Develop personnel performance and development plans in conjunction with company goals.

· Assist in study of markets, customer applications/usage, new technology and regulatory landscape to create technical roadmaps.

· Generates research and development projects with focus on commercialization and product launch.

· Participates in industry associations globally for materials, testing, brakes, and various end-market industry associations.

· Experience in ceramics, polymers, composites, and other materials and material science systems.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of coppers, steels, non-ferrous powder metallurgy and friction characteristics associated with brakes, clutches and drive trains.

· Experience with composite mixing, molding/bonding, curing/baking, and finishing of dry friction products is desired.

· Some experience with metallic or powdered metallurgy environments is helpful.

· Experience with sintering/brazing and heat treatment of steels is helpful.

· Have the ability to use concepts and tools of Six Sigma as a means to develop materials to meet customer requirements. These can include Design of Experiments (DOE), DFMEA, and the ability to understand a QFD (Quality Functional Deployment) to establish customer critical requirements.

· Interfaces with sales personnel in and on customer visits when necessary. The object is to understand conditions under which the manufactured parts must operate in the longer term from an applications perspective.

· Comfortable presenting technical data sheets, test results, and failure analysis to both internal and external customers.

· Collaborate on equipment setup, operation and maintenance procedures for laboratory and dynamometers.

· Recommends new and improved test procedures to improve test quality and reduce test time.

· Interfaces with product and manufacturing engineering to introduce and further develop new materials.

· Assist production when difficulties occur in manufacturing parts in the engineer’s product area.

· Interfaces with test engineers to develop new test methods and procedures as well as communicating how test data is analyzed and presented.

· Interpreting dynamometer and analytical test lab results.

· Assist quality control and supplier quality to work on production and developmental issues relating to part quality, standards, testing methods, and analysis of defects.

· Support sourcing via helping to identify new suppliers, assisting with supplier audits as necessary, generating standards/specifications for qualifying incoming products.

· Experience in evaluating new raw material sources due to shortage, va/ve, and performance enhancements is highly recommended.

· Assist with the creation and maintenance of ISO/QS documentation and control systems.

Requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

· Minimum of a Bachelors Degree, in Chemistry, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Physics, Composite Materials & Structures, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. Masters or Advanced Technical Degree in these fields preferred but not required.

Experience and/or Training:

· Ideally 10-15 years of experience (more preferred) in compounding/formulating, product development, testing, and launch of materials.

· Ideally 3-5 years of experience (more preferred) in managing formulators/compounders.

· Position requires a strong theoretical knowledge of physical properties and materials science relating to the use of such materials in friction material composites.

· Analytical evaluation typically includes DSC, TGA, FTIR, GC Mass spectroscopy, elemental and phase identification, particle size, optical and electron microscopy, particle sizing and compound identification.

· Experience with the use of these materials in friction applications such as brakes, clutches and drivetrains is a plus.

· Practical experience with the use of Six Sigma techniques is desirable but not essential as formal on-site training is available and encouraged.

· A history of successful commercialization of friction materials is preferred.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Thermal Care, part of the PiovanGroup, is a leading manufacturer of process cooling equipment and systems for applications worldwide. As an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer, Thermal Care provides heat transfer equipment for over 50 industries and specializes in meeting the specific needs of our customers by offering both standard and custom designed industrial process cooling solutions. Some of the industries served include plastics, laser, heat treating, food processing, machine tool, plating, anodizing, chemical, die casting, optical coating, and printing.

The Technical Support Specialist (HVAC) actively resolves the day-to-day technical needs of customers by managing problems and solutions. This position will report to the Director of Service and Aftermarket and is located in Niles, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to external and internal customers (primarily via phone)
• Understand customer concerns and resolve problematic issues in a professional manner
• Provide after-hours phone support
• Communicate with customers, engineering, sales, and service management
• Troubleshoot and provide suggestions to resolve electrical, mechanical, technical, or industry related issues
• Document events for future reference and create corrective action reports (CARs) as needed

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and/or five (5)+ years of direct work experience without formal education
• Minimum of three (3) years of process cooling experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic PLC ladder logic, AutoCAD drawings, system level controls, refrigerant equipment, pumps, tanks, and piping
• Ability to read and comprehend schematics, wiring diagrams, ladder logic, etc.
• Prior experience in customer service (either face-to-face or over the phone)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and provide high-quality customer service

PiovanGroup is a world leader in the development and production of systems for the automation of production processes for the storage, transport and treatment of polymers, plastic, and food powders. The Group is close to its customers, on a global basis, through continuous technical assistance and support from the design phase to the installation and start-up of the system.

Customers, People, Innovation. These are the pillars of our philosophy that have led us to grow in a path that began more than fifty years ago, pursuing our development objectives with honesty, integrity, and transparency.

PiovanGroup offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including profit sharing, bonus plans, 401(k) with company match, medical insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, health club reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance, and employee referral bonus program.

PiovanGroup is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and offers employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement), veteran status, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, HIV-positive status, possession of the sickle cell trait, genetic characteristics, political views, and any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

Overview:

“Together We Make Life Better”. Our quality engineering, sustainable solutions and safety record inspire everything we do. Our diverse and inclusive workforce allows for all employees to feel valued and safe to give their opinions and improve our company.

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC, (TCE), is a multi-disciplinary engineering organization offering a full range of integrated engineering design, project support, procurement and construction management services to the energy and chemicals industries.

Position Summary:

As an Electrical Designer, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality electrical design solutions. This position requires deep technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective project execution.

Responsibilities:

Adhere to core values of Safety, Integrity, Partnership, Respect, and Ownership.

Develop complete electrical design packages including conceptual, preliminary, and construction deliverables.

Create detailed 2D/3D CAD drawings and layouts for parts, assemblies, and systems.

Perform electrical load and sizing calculations to support design decisions.

Review and verify drawings for accuracy, compliance, and constructability.

Prepare and revise Bills of Materials (BOMs) and technical specifications.

Conduct field surveys and document existing conditions to inform design.

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and procedures.

Follow QA/QC requirements.

Collaborate with engineers, vendors, and stake holders to resolve design challenges and optimize solutions.

Support design change documentation.

Maintain drawing and document control in accordance with company standards.

Primarily office-based with frequent fieldwork in active chemical manufacturing areas.

Must be able to access all areas of the plant, including elevated platforms.

Exposure to industrial hazards such as moving equipment, chemicals, and varying weather conditions.

Use of appropriate PPE is required.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Minimum 5+ years of electrical design experience in the polymer or chemical industry.

Additional vocational-technical drafting training or minimum of two (2) years in an associate or bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is preferred.

Working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word and Excel).

Proficiency in CAD software (2D/3D) – primarily MicroStation with knowledge of AutoCAD.

Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, and stoop as needed.

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities.

Effective communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Additional vocational-technical drafting training or minimum of two (2) years in an associate or bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or related discipline is preferred.

EEO Statement:

Tata Consulting Engineers USA, LLC (“TCE”) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

In compliance with federal law, all candidates hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form after acceptance of a formal TCE offer letter through our onboarding system.

Fraud Alert:

Please be aware that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers being made in the name of TCE by unauthorized individuals or organizations. We want to make it clear that TCE will never ask for any type of payment information during our interview process. Please be advised during our company transition, all email communications from TCE will come from our business email addresses, which end in '@ '. If you receive any suspicious job-related emails from any other domain, please do not respond to them and disregard any requests for personal or financial information. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job offer or communication, please contact us through our website at

Element Staffing is recruiting for a Technical Support Specialist for a global analytical instrumentation company supporting customers throughout North and South America. The Technical Support Specialist will serve as a key point of contact for distributors, engineers, and end users by providing remote troubleshooting, answering technical inquiries, and assisting with system installation and configuration questions. The role requires strong analytical problem-solving skills, hands-on familiarity with GC/MS instrumentation, and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to customers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong analytical instrumentation background who enjoys solving technical challenges, supporting laboratory professionals, and developing expertise with advanced analytical technologies. Local candidates only.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide remote technical support to customers, distributor partners, and field engineers via email and phone for analytical instrumentation systems
• Troubleshoot hardware, configuration, and analytical performance issues related to pyrolysis-GC/MS systems and associated accessories
• Assist customers and distributor engineers with system installation, configuration, and operational troubleshooting during and after instrument setup
• Answer technical inquiries related to instrument components, part numbers, consumables, software licenses, and system configurations
• Support instruments integrated with major GC/MS platforms such as Agilent, Shimadzu, Thermo Fisher Scientific, JEOL, and SCION
• Provide guidance on gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) system operation, including gas line configurations, hardware compatibility, and instrument performance
• Assist with interpreting GC/MS data outputs and mass spectral results, helping customers diagnose analytical issues and optimize instrument performance
• Work with distributor engineers who may be onsite with customers during installations or service calls, providing real-time troubleshooting and technical guidance
• Develop a strong working knowledge of pyrolysis-based analytical techniques and how the company’s instrumentation integrates with GC/MS systems used in polymer, environmental, forensic, and materials science applications
• Assist with technical training sessions, product demonstrations, and trade show support as needed
• Maintain detailed documentation of customer support activities, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions

Additional Information:

Years of Experience: 1–5+ years of experience with GC/MS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific field

Shift/Travel: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST (flexibility required depending on workload)

• Travel may include: Up to ~25% domestic travel and occasional international travel

Compensation: $26-32/hr depending on experience

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Location: Houston, TX