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Overview

Do you want to join a team that's changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a General Manager of Operations? Then we're looking for you! Check out the job description and apply now! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world-class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Summary:

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium-ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. As part of our team, you’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

Our state-of-the-art facility, just outside the Kansas City Metro, will be a hub for innovation in green energy solutions. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute to the electric vehicle revolution, we invite you to be part of our dynamic team. Join us and make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation.

Job Summary: The General Manager of Operations directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations and at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.

Essential Duties:

• Lead operations to meet manufacturing KPI’s
• Promote and implement safety principles, environmental responsibility, and overall employee health and wellness
• Ensure compliance with all quality systems to achieve target quality
• Develop, lead, and role model organization standards
• Empower, develop, and reward individuals and teams for performance and growth
• Drive continuous improvement principles to improve results
• Lead ongoing improvements in production efficiency, implementing Lean principles, and demonstrate proficiency in implementation
• Develop Autonomous & Preventive Maintenance capability in organization including 6S
• Lead change management in accordance with business and plant objectives
• Be responsible for people management including goal setting, performance management, competency development, recognition, engagement, and well-being
• Ensure employees receive the necessary training, coaching and experiences to raise their performance level and advance the organization

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements:

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees’, wearing PPE is a possibility and includes equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. Respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

Required and/or Preferred

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5-10+ years of Leadership experience in a high speed/high volume manufacturing (leading teams of 1800+)
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager/Operations Manager for a 24/7 operation in a large organization
• Previous experience in a high-performance culture working in a team environment with cross-functional groups
• Lean Six Sigma and/or continuous process improvement experience, experience with the HOSHIN scorecard process an added advantage.
• Must have a solid track record of Safety improvements through Behavior Based Safety, Hazard identification and Risk Assessments
• Experience improving operational results
• SAP
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving & communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of electrochemistry fundamentals; Experience in materials or process development for lithium-ion batteries strongly preferred
• Electroplating, Electrowinning or Chemical manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of industrial battery charging systems an added advantage
• Resilient, self-motived and able to work well under pressure
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility, adaptability, gratitude)

Physical Demands

Physical Activities: Percentage of time (equaling 100%) during the normal workday the employee is required to:

• Sit: 40%
• Walk: 30%
• Stand: 20%
• Lift: 10%

Required Lifting and Carrying: Not required (0%), Occasional (1-33%), Frequent (34-66%, Continuous (67-100%)

For this position the required frequency is:

• Up to 10 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 20 lbs.: Occasional
• Up to 35 lbs.: Occasional

Where You'll Be:

For our onsite roles, Panasonic Energy is committed to fostering an ideal working environment that goes beyond the conventional. We understand the significance of moments that matter in your onsite experience, and we prioritize creating a workspace that not only promotes productivity but also ensures a fulfilling and positive work atmosphere. Join us at Panasonic Energy, where your onsite presence is valued, and we strive to make each moment count in your professional journey.

Who We Are:

Meet Panasonic Energy! At Panasonic Energy, you'll do work that matters as we are dedicated to transforming the world through the acceleration of sustainable energy. By producing safe, high-quality lithium-ion batteries, you become part of a team that plays a crucial role in creating technologies that move us.

This is an exciting time to join us as we expand our operations to De Soto, Kansas and build the world's largest lithium-ion battery factory. We will provide you with the opportunity to experience career growth in more ways than one.

As an innovative thinker, you'll thrive here, as we continually push the boundaries of lithium-ion battery technology and production capabilities to enhance efficiency and performance in EVs.

Being part of Panasonic Energy means positively contributing to society, aligning with our commitment to building a better world through sustainable energy solutions.

We care about what you care about, fostering an environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the future of energy and transportation. Join us and be part of a team that values your work, encourages innovation, and actively contributes to a positive societal impact.

In addition to an environment that is as innovative as our products, we offer competitive salaries and benefits.

We Take Opportunity Seriously:

At Panasonic Energy, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. Fairness and Honesty have been part of our core values for more than 100 years and we are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer.

We understand that your career search may look different than others and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience. If you are actively looking or starting to explore new opportunities, submit your application!

Supplemental Information:

Pre-employment drug testing is required.

Panasonic Energy of North America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. without restriction.

Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Energy of North America.

About the Company

Mayzon is a manufacturing company that specializes in the design and marketing of bath and home fashion products, including shower curtains, bath furniture, and storage solutions. Mayzon was founded in 1929 and is headquartered in New York City. The company operates through brands like Zenna Home and private label partnerships, selling products to various retailers, including home decor/improvement stores, department stores, supermarkets, and online platforms. In 2022, Mayzon was formed by merging Maytex, Zenith Home Products, and Decolin.

About the Role

The Senior Product Development Engineer – Plastics is responsible for leading the design, development, validation, and transfer of plastic injection-molded products into volume manufacturing. This role provides technical leadership across product design, material selection, tooling, mold flow analysis, supplier execution, and manufacturing readiness, ensuring products are manufacturable, cost-effective, and meet quality and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a core member of the Product Engineering team, providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input for plastic injection-molded components.
• Engineer products from concept through design transfer into volume production.
• Evaluate and approve plastic part designs, materials, and manufacturing methods.
• Review and assess tool design, mold performance, and mold flow analysis including fill, warp, pressure, and balance.
• Act as technical liaison between tooling suppliers, plastic injection molders, Product Development, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Lead and support tool and process development, resolving technical issues in real time.
• Work directly with global tooling suppliers and injection molders to deliver robust production molds at competitive cost.
• Develop cost models for plastic components, materials, labor, and tooling to ensure product profitability.
• Support manufacturing by investigating and resolving quality, process, and performance issues.
• Drive design transfer activities, ensuring tooling, process capability, and documentation are production-ready.
• Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate supplier capacity, technical capability, and scalability to support growth.
• Introduce and evaluate advanced plastic molding technologies to support innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in plastic injection-molded product development and design.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of plastic materials, molding processes, and tooling fundamentals.
• Proven experience working with mold builders, tooling suppliers, material suppliers, and manufacturing partners.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple development projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with prototype development and laboratory testing.
• Knowledge of wood processing materials and equipment.
• Experience in sales-driven or consumer product manufacturing environments.

Pay range and compensation package

This position is classified as Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and meets the criteria for the professional exemption based on advanced engineering knowledge, independent judgment, and primary duties.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Design Assurance Engineer

Location: Wilmington, Delaware

About Our Client:

Our Hiring Company, a best-in-class Medical Device Manufacturer has an opening for a new team member at their facility. Holding itself to the highest standards of integrity, quality and excellence, this company has contributed to the healthcare industry for over 90 years and has been rated as Forbes top 14 most innovative companies in the world. With a strong vision for making medical treatments easier on its patients, this company gears its technological innovations from its top-talented engineers towards making a significant contribution to our society.

Key Responsibilities:

• Representing Quality on product development teams to ensure compliance with internal procedures and U.S. and international regulatory requirements.
• Leading quality system development and implementation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Providing focused quality engineering support and driving timely execution of assigned project activities.
• Leading Risk Management activities, including authoring risk management plans and reports, facilitating FMEA sessions, and ensuring risk assessments occur at appropriate project phases.
• Leading master validation planning sessions and reviewing/approving validation and qualification documentation.
• Reviewing and approving technical transfer plans and supporting design transfer activities to manufacturing
• Providing input to material specifications, drawings, inspection procedures, and manufacturing documentation to ensure manufacturability and testability.
• Overseeing metrology, incoming inspection, acceptance criteria, and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Participating in supplier selection and component specification reviews, and acting as a technical quality liaison for supplier-related issues.
• Developing and validating quality test methods.
• Establishing and leading corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans and quality assurance strategies
• Reviewing quality history, supplier controls, scrap analysis, and process controls to drive defect prevention initiatives.
• Monitoring field quality performance, analyzing field returns, and determining root cause.
• Tracking quality trends, managing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement efforts
• Generating and maintaining quality documentation including quality plans, SOPs, and inspection procedures.
• Participating in Product Review Boards and leading investigations into internal and external complaints
• Applying structured problem-solving methodologies to identify, prioritize, and resolve quality issues
• Providing training and mentorship on quality system processes and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related technical discipline required.
• 4–6 years of experience in Product Development or R&D within a regulated environment.
• 6–10 years of progressive experience in a medical device quality assurance environment.
• Strong working knowledge of engineering fundamentals and their application in product development and manufacturing.
• Auditor experience preferred (1–2 years).
• Demonstrated knowledge of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and other applicable medical device regulations and standards.
• Experience with quality tools and statistical methodologies including FMEA, DOE, SPC, and Minitab.
• Experience supporting validation, design transfer, and risk-based change control processes.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical capabilities.
• Excellent computer proficiency.

Interested Candidates please apply on our website at

For more information about our services and great opportunities at JBL Resources, please visit our website:

JBL Resources is proud to have earned the reputation of being a premier provider of top talent professionals in the fields of engineering, human resources, logistics, operations, and supply chain management. As specialists in both permanent placement and contract services, our mission is to help companies and individuals become all they were created to be.

**JBL is an Equal Opportunity Employer and E-Verify Company

Organization: Master Builders of Iowa

Job Title: Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Location: West Des Moines, IA

Department: Communications/Marketing

Reports To: Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative and results-driven Marketing and Communications Coordinator to join our small but dynamic and growing association. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, executing, and evaluating comprehensive communication strategies that enhance brand visibility, engage target audiences, and drive organizational goals. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager and external stakeholders to craft compelling messages across various platforms, ensuring consistent and impactful communication. This candidate will demonstrate strong videography, design, social media management and graphics skills. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute integrated communication strategies that align with the company’s objectives, vision, and brand identity. We are embarking on a 5-year strategic plan, and this role will play an integral part in executing that plan.   
• Content Creation: Assist and organize the creation of high-quality content for multiple channels including press releases, podcast, videos, newsletters, blogs, social media, and both external and internal communications.
• Newsletter and Email Communications: Lead and organize our internal and external communications to members and the building industry in Iowa. 
• Brand Management: Ensure consistent messaging across all communications and uphold the organization’s brand voice, tone, and visual identity.
• Media Relations: Opportunity to build and maintain strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers. Pitch story ideas and manage press inquiries.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, marketing, and other departments to align communication efforts and drive cohesive messaging.
• Analytics & Reporting: Monitor and measure the effectiveness of communication strategies and campaigns. Provide regular reports with actionable insights to leadership.
• Social Media Management: Oversee the company’s social media presence, including content creation and scheduling posts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or a related field is preferred.
• Proven experience (3+ years) in communications, public relations, or marketing, with a focus on strategy development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Proficient in social media platforms and tools (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube).
• Experience with content management systems (CMS), email marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and driving engagement.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to take creative direction and understand constructive feedback in development phase.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience and proficiency with Adobe Suite (In-Design, Photo Shop, Illustrator, Light Room)
• Experience with video platforms like Premier Pro
• A developed eye for photography and design

Why Join Us?

At Master Builders of Iowa, our core values are engrained in everything we do. We are an engaged, team of professionals, in service to others. We value creativity, collaboration, and innovation as a way of serving our members who are all building Iowa’s landscapes.

Master Builders of Iowa is the recognized leader of the construction industry in the state of Iowa. Founded in 1912, MBI is one of 89 chapters of the Associated General Contractors of America, the most influential and widely respected construction association in the country. MBI’s members perform the majority of the state’s commercial, industrial, and public works building projects. The association provides its members with a comprehensive array of educational, safety, environmental, labor, legal, professional development, and legislative services.

As a Marketing and Communications Coordinator, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our communication efforts, make an impact, and be part of a forward-thinking team. We offer competitive compensation, generous benefit packages and a supportive work environment that allows you to be a creative genius!

If you are a skilled communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys crafting strategic, impactful messaging, we encourage you to apply and join our team.

Optomi, in partnership with a leading logistics company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Java Developer (Java / Kafka / Spring Boot / AWS) to support and modernize critical systems within the Mechanical organization. This team maintains locomotives, railcars, and detector systems that capture millions of operational and safety data points across the network.

About the Position: The role focuses on refactoring legacy microservices, scaling event-driven architectures, re-platforming rules engines, and building cloud-native, resilient, high-volume IoT data pipelines. This is a high-impact engineering role where your work directly influences safety, reliability, and operational efficiency across one of the largest transport networks in the US.

Apply Today if your Background Includes:

• 6+ years of Full Stack experience with a backend emphasis in Java Spring Boot development.
• Strong event-driven architecture + Kafka experience
• Proven experience modernizing legacy microservices & distributed systems
• AWS Cloud experience
• Hands-on Python experience for backend/data workflows
• DevSecOps mindset: automated testing, CI/CD, secure coding
• Experience supporting both greenfield and legacy systems
• Strong relational DB experience (Postgres preferred)
• Experience handling IoT or high-volume sensor data pipelines
• Familiarity with open-source tooling and cloud-agnostic architectures
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership

What the Right Professional Will Enjoy!

• Fully remote work opportunity with up to 20% travel.
• Opportunity to work with a fast-growing team focused on modernization, cloud adoption, and automation.
• Direct impact on safety, rail operations, and national freight logistics.
• Work on high-volume IoT, event-driven architectures, cloud-native systems.
• Exposure to AI/GenAI, automation, and open-source tooling
• Leadership opportunities with junior developers

Responsibilities:

• Modernize legacy microservices and distributed systems supporting mechanical operations and detector networks.
• Design and implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, event-driven patterns, and Kafka.
• Scale and optimize high-volume IoT data pipelines (30M+ incoming data points from sensors/detectors).
• Lead architecture, design, and deployment efforts for new and existing services.
• Refactor and support large rules-engine frameworks (600+ rulesets).
• Contribute to cloud-native development (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable; cloud agnostic mindset encouraged).
• Use Python for backend workflows, automation, and data processing tasks.
• Build automated CI/CD and testing frameworks following DevSecOps best practices.
• Work with Postgres and relational databases to tune, model, and integrate data.
• Mentor junior developers and support a strong engineering culture focused on speed, clarity, and automation.
• Collaborate across teams to build scalable, modern systems.
• Support both new development and the existing application footprint.

Readily Available Interim Customer Support Lead | VC-Backed B2B Healthtech SaaS | Boston (Hybrid)

The Client

This client is an AI-powered healthtech startup born out of a multi-year collaboration between leading academic medical centers and top-tier engineering institutions in Europe. This business has developed patented algorithms and a proprietary clinical database to help practitioners improve ultrasound screening accuracy, reduce diagnostic errors, and optimize care pathways for expectant mothers. With a clear mission to expand access to high-quality women's and children's health outcomes through technology, they are now scaling rapidly across the United States; partnering with major clinical networks and onboarding new health system clients at an accelerating pace.

The Role

This is an opportunity to own and build a support function at a company experiencing hypergrowth in the US market. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role is for someone who sees a blank slate as an opportunity. The customer base is scaling rapidly and this position will be responsible for building the support function that grows with it. The right candidate will be hands-on, close to the product and customers before building out the systems, tooling, and team capable of sustaining growth without compromising the experience

Responsibilities

• Handle tickets and calls directly to build deep product knowledge and earn customer trust
• Design and implement the core support ticket infrastructure: SLAs, escalation paths, and cross-functional workflows with Engineering and Product
• Optimize the CRM/ticketing environment (automations, reporting, routing) and build out a self-serve knowledge base including FAQs and troubleshooting guides
• Serve as the voice of the customer, translating support patterns and user feedback into actionable product insights
• Define and track key operational KPIs and build automations to drive ongoing efficiency
• Champion team autonomy and maintain quality standards throughout a period of significant scale

What We Need to See (Essential)

• 3-5 years of B2B SaaS experience in Technical Support, Customer Support, or Operations
• Experience in implementing modern support/ticketing platforms (e.g. Zendesk, Pylon or similar)
• Proficiency in maintaining & utilizing ticketing CRMs
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in hypergrowth environments and build processes from zero
• Comfort working across time zones (specifically West Coast)
• Genuine alignment with the company's mission in women's and children's health

What We’d Like to See (Bonus)

• Experience in a healthcare or regulated SaaS environment
• Familiarity with building or scaling a support function at a Series A-C stage company
• Experience with CRM automation and reporting

Location: Hybrid

Package: $60-80 per hour

Duration: 4 months

WHO WE ARE

Delta Engineers, Architects, & Surveyors (Delta) is a multidisciplinary AEC firm founded in upstate New York in 1976. Along with our corporate headquarters located near the intersection of Interstates 81, 86 and 88, Delta has additional offices across Central New York and Chevy Chase, MD, together with remote team members located across the US. We deliver engineering and architectural design services for multiple market sectors along with providing environmental, survey, landscape architecture, and ecological services to public and private clients located throughout the continental US. Delta team members take advantage of terrific opportunities to advance professionally in a supportive team-oriented culture while enjoying generous compensation and benefits package.

WHO WE NEED

We are seeking a versatile and team-oriented Structural Project Engineer in our Structural Team, ideally located in the Syracuse or Albany, NY area, or at our Endwell, NY office. Candidates located outside the designated office locations may qualify for full remote work, subject to company policy. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. A PE is also required. Experience should include structural analysis, design, and detailing for concrete, steel, and aluminum structures. Experience with cable design is preferred.

The primary duties associated with this position include:

• The candidate should be proficient with the International Building Code (IBC); ASCE-7; ACI 318; ADM-2020; and AISC.
• Performing challenging 3-dimensional structural analyses and designs for a wide variety of clients using various state-of-the-art design software, including RISA 3D, SAP, RAM, and RISA Foundation.
• Responsible for serving as lead project engineer, i.e., taking responsibility for developing design, preparing detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT, and specifications. This includes coordinating the work of junior team members and amongst other trades.
• Solving engineering problems using experience, judgment, and education and knowing when to ask for assistance when required.
• Write and review related reports for the services provided.
• Scoping projects and assisting project managers with proposal creation.
• Serving as a Quality Control reviewer for the designs of team members.
• Assisting the Team Leader in initiating, developing, and implementing continuous team improvement initiatives.
• Supporting structural work in our building projects within the Structural Facilities Group as workload warrants.
• Attending client meetings/presentations in the daytime or evenings.
• Communicating with client representatives, contractors, and suppliers.
• Participating in site visits/inspections/documentation during construction.
• Work on a variety of projects including schools, industrial facilities, commercial buildings, and governmental projects.
• This position requires an individual that has strong technical abilities with good organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced market.

Additional duties will include preparing structural designs; prepare structural design summaries and detailed drawings using AutoCAD and REVIT; consider alternate designs and value engineering; and meeting scheduled project deadlines.

Delta is driven to exceed our clients' expectations on every project. Accordingly, the successful applicant for this position must be willing to occasionally work adjusted hours/overtime.

WHAT WE OFFER

Hiring Salary Range: $80,000-$110,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities along with an internal equity and alignment with market area data.)

The following are a few of the benefits that we offer:

• Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick time
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Optional Vision, LTD and Term Life Insurance
• Enhanced Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Professional Licensing Reimbursement
• Recruitment Bonus Program

We are 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, disability, or veteran status.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Pecan POS is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented QA Automation Engineer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of our point-of-sale (POS) platform used by hospitality businesses.

You will collaborate closely with software engineers, product managers, and QA specialists to improve software quality, reduce regression risk, and support continuous integration and delivery. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced environment where quality and innovation are critical to delivering reliable transaction systems.

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test frameworks for web and API testing

• Create and execute automated regression, integration, and end-to-end tests

• Collaborate with developers and product teams to define test strategies and acceptance criteria

• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution

• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery

• Perform API testing and validate system integrations

• Conduct root cause analysis and contribute to quality improvements

• Maintain test environments and test data for consistent automation execution

• Participate in code reviews and support quality engineering best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of experience in software testing and automation

• Strong experience with automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, or similar frameworks

• Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or RestAssured

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C#

• Experience with SQL and database validation

• Understanding of Agile development and the software testing lifecycle

• Experience with version control systems such as Git

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

• Experience testing POS systems, fintech platforms, or payment processing systems

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI

• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

• Experience with performance testing tools such as JMeter or k6

• Fully remote work environment

• Competitive salary

• Opportunity to work on mission-critical transaction systems

• Collaborative engineering-focused culture

• Professional development and growth opportunities