Engineering Jobs in Beaverton Washington County Or Remote

Job Title: Platform Engineer

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 10 months

Pay Range: $(58.66– 63.00)/hr on W2 all-inclusive without benefits

Hybrid: Mon – Thurs onsite, Fri remote

Job Description:

• On-site role at WHQ; typical work hours, WFH Fridays
• Open role is for project support; potential for extension, not guaranteed
• Degree preferred, Bachelor's minimum, Computer Science focus
• CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) certification preferred, not required
• 5+ years' relevant experience required

Top must-have skills include the following:

• Grafana
• Kubernetes
• AWS

Skills that would make a candidate stand out:

• Previous Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) experience
• Crossplane
• ClickHouse

• Will work on an immediate team of ~5 others; broader team is ~30
• This is an urgent need for the manager and those who can start immediately will be prioritized
• HM anticipates 2 rounds of interviews
• As a Platform Engineer for Open-source Observability Platform (NO-OP), one of the products in Observability Engineering, you'll be responsible for implementing end-to-end technical solutions in support of the Platform Strategy.
• You'll work closely with other Platform Engineers to deliver technical design and solutions, contributing to the future success of the business through innovations in technology.

Scope and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the design and development of technical solutions for the Kubernetes-based Foundational Observability Platform (NOOP).
• Hands-on development of Kubernetes controllers, Crossplane compositions, and GitOps deployment of CNCF components.
• Provide technical assistance to less experienced engineers.
• Adopt, implement, and promote best-in-class design and architecture principles of security, observability, availability, and resiliency.
• Partner with product to deliver stories which meet acceptance criteria.
• Contribute to ways of working, development standards, and training.
• Provide rotational support to the Digital Athletes who use our platform.

Minimum qualifications:

• 3-5 years of professional software development experience.
• 2+ years operating Kubernetes-based solutions in production.
• Experience developing large-scale distributed systems on public cloud computing platforms (preferably AWS).
• Experience working with Observability vendor products (such as, but not limited to, Splunk/Grafana/Datadog/NewRelic/Dynatrace.
• Experience of 2+ years working with Grafana.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and layers.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience defining platform SLAs and adhering to those through platform governance standards.
• Experience developing Kubernetes controllers in Golang.
• Experience developing Crossplane compositions or leveraging traditional IAC solutions.
• Experience leveraging ArgoCD or similar tools to implement GitOps.
• Ability to create abstracted solutions that do not rely on any on Cloud Service Provider.
• Able to navigate governance and compliance requirements of Global Platforms.
• Passionate about delighting enterprise customers, and an understanding of enterprise workloads.

About the Company

A globally respected metrology technology leader is expanding its on-site engineering team in Hillsboro, Oregon — supporting one of the most advanced semiconductor fabrication facilities in the world.

About the Role

This is not a road-warrior FSE role. It's a high-impact, site-based engineering position where you'll work hands-on with ultra-precise surface measurement, optical, and laser-based systems inside a cutting-edge cleanroom environment. If you come from metrology, microscopy, laser systems, or precision optical instrumentation, this is your opportunity to step deeper into advanced semiconductor manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support for advanced optical, laser-based, and surface metrology systems
• Monitor tool health, uptime, and performance inside a semiconductor fab
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software, optical, and measurement-related challenges
• Support installation, qualification, and production ramp of new tools
• Collaborate with global engineering, applications, and process teams
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize tool reliability and yield

Qualifications

• Relevant degrees include:
• Electrical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electronics
• Mechatronics
• Materials Science
• Physical Chemistry

Required Skills

We're particularly interested in engineers with experience in:

• Semiconductor metrology or inspection tools
• Optical measurement systems
• Microscopy (confocal, interferometry, surface analysis, etc.)
• Laser-based measurement or exposure systems
• SEM / surface characterization equipment
• Precision instrumentation or high-accuracy motion systems

Pay range and compensation package

$120,000 – $150,000 Base + 401(k) Match + Full Family Healthcare

Day Shift Only | 3 Weeks PTO + Public Holidays

Nova’s Global Business Group is seeking a Technical Manager with strong business acumen and deep expertise in metrology solutions. This is a balanced role, equally focused on technical leadership and customer engagement. The position serves as a key technical interface for strategic customers while leading internal technical initiatives to drive product adoption, resolve complex challenges, and support long-term account growth.

Why Nova:

• Certified Best Places to Work from "Great Places to Work" in 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 (Rated by our employees) Top 30 in our industry category.
• Customer focus: We value building strong relationships. You'll be the face of Nova, working closely with customers to understand their needs.
• Continuous learning: We're passionate about growth. You'll gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge metrology tools, participate in industry trainings, and receive ongoing mentorship.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Strategic Technical Engagement: Serve as the primary technical interface for the client’s PTD organization, aligning Nova’s metrology solutions with the client’s process technology roadmap and high-volume manufacturing requirements.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of vertical technical experts, providing direction, prioritization, and technical guidance to ensure strong execution and customer impact.
• Program Support: Lead Beta and Evaluation programs for early-stage products at client fabs, ensuring successful qualification and adoption.
• Issue Resolution: Manage and resolve technical challenges in collaboration with Nova HQ and client engineering teams, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Customer Penetration: Partner with account teams to execute strategic penetration plans, driving Nova’s presence and influence within the client organization.
• Technology & Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth studies of the client’s technology trends, competitive landscape, and process control challenges. Translate insights into actionable strategies for Nova’s product divisions.

Skills & Requirements

• Experience: 7–10 years in technical leadership roles within global semiconductor or high-tech companies, preferably with direct engagement at Tier-1 clients and in customer-facing environments.
• Education: Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Electronics, Materials Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of optical metrology tools, including Optical Critical Dimension (OCD), XPS, SIMS, and Thin Film measurement systems.
• o Hands-on experience troubleshooting and optimizing metrology tool performance in collaboration with HQ and client engineering teams.
• Customer Focus: Strong customer-facing approach with the ability to build credibility, trust, and long-term relationships.
• Business Acumen: Solid understanding of strategic account dynamics, customer priorities, and the ability to connect technical solutions to business value.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and technical communication skills in English.
• Presentation: Strong presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior stakeholders.
• Mindset: Self-starter with strategic thinking, analytical rigor, and execution excellence.

Get to know us better:

Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) is a global company and a leading provider of innovative metrology solutions for process control in semiconductor manufacturing.

With a team of ~1200 people in three R&D centers and 27 field offices, we bring insights into the world’s most advanced industry. We leverage multiple technology fields such as physics, optics, chemistry, and algorithms to develop hardware and software solutions that measure almost every advanced computer chip built in the world.

Nova dives deep into dimensions and layers at the atomic level to extract unique insights and provide our customers with crucial decision-making data, managing critical challenges by providing unique, differentiated solutions.

Our outstanding people-focused and innovative culture means every person at Nova has the power to make an impact and significantly redefine what people can achieve through technology.

Join us if you are

A dreamer and brilliant high aimer who sees the impossible as the starting point and loves working in a multidisciplinary global team to create innovative breakthroughs.

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JAE Oregon, Inc. is hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer with an emphasis in Electroplating. We are a manufacturer of Automotive Connectors. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of electroplating experience with an Engineering degree, or other equivalent experience.

SUMMARY

This position assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods in the manufacturing department.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of manufacturing methods in the manufacturing department that meet all applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Determines and develops the method, operation, sequence, and tooling for the fabrication of parts, components, subassemblies and final products.
• Assists in developing manufacturing guides, procedures and illustrations.
• Estimates manufacturing costs and time standards.
• Provides guidance to production operations and assists production areas on new techniques.
• Maintains records for coordination of manufacturing operations.
• Complies with Company and area safety policies and practices.
• Supports the training programs throughout the departments.
• Supports and fosters active participation in, and complies with, corporate values as outlined in the Corporate Values and Expectations Handbook and complies with the Management Systems Manual.
• Provides technical review of nonconforming articles and participates in corrective action resolution activities.
• Supports other company activities where requested.
• Awareness of job related environmental impacts.
• This position reports directly to the Systems Compliance Manager for all assigned CAPAs, during the time when the CAPAs remain open.

JOB SCOPE

The Plating Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for engineering support, process development, control, and continuous improvement for the following plating methods and configurations.

• Reel-to-Rell plating systems
• Coil-to-Coil plating systems
• Vibratory Barrel (Vi-Barrel) plating systems
• SBE (Spouted Bed Electroplating) systems
• Manual Barrel plating lines

This role supports plating on both Red metals and Aluminum substrates, including but not limited to terminal pins, contacts, and precision connector components.

RESPONSIBILITY

The Plating Manufacturing Engineer provides technical ownership and process expertise for the following plating layers and process sequences including Zincate(aluminum pre-treatment), Copper, Nickel, Tin, Tin-Copper (SnCu), Gold and Silver.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE

• Four-year college degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or equivalent required.
• 5-7 years related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing procedures and processes.
• Familiarity with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated project management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in specifying equipment and tool design requirements and troubleshooting complex equipment and tooling.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Computer proficiency required, should include Microsoft Word, Excel and Project, as well as AutoCAD and other analysis programs.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, drawings, schematics, sketches and written instruction.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Ability to apply appropriate knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical engineering methods, a well as existing and emerging technologies, to design, develop and improve manufactured products, processes, systems and services.
• Ability to provide technical leadership to all levels of JAE employees and provide necessary information in a timely manner to appropriate individuals.
• Ability to ensure that adequate equipment and procedures are implemented that enable processes to maintain product outputs that meet specification.
• Ability to take responsibility for continuously developing own technical and interpersonal skills and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations to company, safety of employees, and the environment.
• Ability to engage in creative and innovative development of engineering technology and the continuous improvement system.
• Ability to identify, review, and select techniques, procedures, and methods to undertake engineering tasks.
• Working understanding of ISO9001/ IATF16949/ ISO14001 and VDA 6.3.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Strong understanding of electrochemical plating principles
• Practical knowledge of plating bath chemistry, additives, and solution control.
• Experience troubleshooting complex platins defects under production conditions.
• Ability to balance chemistry, equipment, and mechanical interaction effects.
• Comfort working directly on the production floor in live plating environments.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly to operators, technicians, suppliers and leadership.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Must be mobile and be able to move freely throughout the manufacturing department.
• Must be capable of using a personal computer.
• Must understand written and verbal communication in English.
• Must have complex problem analyzing and solving skills.
• Must be able to handle multiple and diverse priorities and be able to work in diverse environments.
• Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions.
• Must be able to perform high school level four-function math, simple statistical analyses, and basic engineering calculations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.

As a Global Account Manager, you will be close to our customers, driving strategic growth and nurturing relationships with our key accounts. Your mission is to provide technical, business and service support and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction. By joining our team, you will contribute significantly to the future of our business. You will report to the Business Line Manager, SUN.

Some of the main responsibilities include:

• Acts as the primary point of contact for the Edwards Capital Equipment Development (CED) commodity manager at customer site.
• Problem resolution and customer service: resolve issues, ensuring customers receive exceptional service and support.
• Client retention and growth: execute client retention and growth plans, developing strategies for profitable business relationships.
• Market analysis and reporting: review and report on customer retention, business opportunities, and market trends.
• Coordinates regular reviews between Edwards Sr. Management and appropriate contacts within key account’s CED group.
• Ensures all quotations/new business discussions with Intel align with Edwards Corporate goals and the overall account strategy for Edwards Key Account Team.

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• You have Bachelor's Degree level education in a technical discipline; Master's Degree is preferred in Engineering or Business.
• You have 5 years of experience in the semiconductor field and 5 years managing a global team or global project.
• People Management Experience
• Customer Negotiation Experience
• Ability to work across multiple functions and teams in developing environments
• Strong attention to detail, along with strong communication skills

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. If an employee from another country successfully applies, then they will be hired on Local Plus terms and conditions with initial relocation assistance and some international benefits.

In return, we offer

• Benefits and Perks: Enjoy a benefits package including health and wellness programs, retirement savings, and employee assistance.

• We offer a strong retirement 401k plan with matching

• Family is important to us – so we also offer paid family leave, a health paternity/maternity leave & many other benefits for a health work-life balance

• Growth Opportunities: Access global training, mentorship, and career progression pathways to achieve your professional goals.

• We support you on your journey: individual learning opportunities, world-wide job opportunities or technical training from our academy.

Job location

This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely and being on-site 3-4 days a week at our Customer Center Edwards North America in Hillsboro, OR.

#UVL

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer!

Edwards Company considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws.

No person shall be denied the equal protection of the laws of this state or any subdivision thereof. No person shall, because of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, creed [or], religion, or sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive healthcare and autonomy, be subjected to any discrimination in [his or her] their civil rights by any other person or by any firm, corporation, or institution, or by the state or any agency or subdivision of the state, pursuant to law.

Edwards is a global leader of vacuum and abatement systems. We are proud to lead the industry, pushing the boundaries of science to deliver innovative products which are intrinsic to everyday life, working in partnership with our customers and continually setting new standards. With years of rich heritage, Edwards is the partner of choice for tens of thousands of customers in critical applications around the world. Vacuum is required in diverse sectors, from the generation of power to the production of steel, to the challenging environments of space simulation and high energy physics research.

At Edwards, we believe there is always a better way. Our employees are full of ideas. When looking to add a new team member, we are looking for someone that can appreciate what the Edwards Team has done and bring their new ideas and perspective to enhance where we can go. At Edwards you get to be part of something big; we work globally, but also get the opportunity make a difference locally in our own discipline. We work hard to attract, motivate, develop and retain the best talent from the diversity of people across the globe. Our vision to be First in Mind, First in Choice relies on this strategy. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information about Edwards visit our website: division of Atlas Copco

Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.

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.

Our biotech client is seeking a Communications Project Manager to support Corporate Communications and R&D Communications in a part-time freelance capacity.

This is an ongoing 20 hours/week role with an expected duration of 6 months, with potential to extend. This position is fully remote and you will be reporting directly to the VP, Enterprise Communications.

The Communications Project Manager will serve as an operational and organizational engine for two fast-moving communications teams. This role ensures projects progress on schedule, leadership receives accurate and timely reporting, and executive-ready materials are consistently delivered. The ideal candidate is proactive, highly organized, experienced in cross-functional communications, and comfortable working directly with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Compile weekly project updates for the VP to support executive staff meeting discussions.
• Prepare and maintain monthly team reports for Corporate Communications and R&D Communications.
• Build quarterly business reviews (QBRs), consolidating inputs from multiple workstreams into executive-ready presentations.
• Create and update executive briefing books (1-2 per week), synthesizing complex information into clear, strategic narratives.
• Attend weekly team meetings (Wednesdays at 10 AM PST and Thursdays at 11 AM PST), maintaining agendas, tracking follow-ups, and ensuring all commitments are completed.
• Coordinate project inputs across cross-functional partners; track progress, identify risks, and flag blockers.
• Gather updates from stakeholders and ensure completeness, clarity, and alignment to team priorities.
• Synthesize themes across projects to identify patterns, insights, and strategic throughlines for reporting.
• Prepare materials in polished, executive-ready formats.
• Maintain project trackers, shared documents, and operational workflows across Airtable, OneNote, and Teams.
• Support the operational organization of both communications teams as they undergo structural changes, helping maintain consistency, accountability, and predictable information flow.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, communications, executive support, or similar roles
• Experience supporting executive communications or communications teams.
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated success managing multiple deadlines and stakeholder inputs.
• Proactive, self-starting working style with a Type A attention to detail.
• Exceptional written communication skills and comfort preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to confidently engage senior leaders to request updates, clarify details, and push for high quality inputs.
• Comfortable synthesizing information and identifying key themes, insights, and priorities.
• Strong collaboration skills and a personable, professional presence.

Software Required:

• Airtable
• Workfront
• PowerPoint
• OneNote

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data, including medical data.

Benefits

Job Title: Director of Analytics & Insights (Amazon Agency)

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Alternate location: Or home based anywhere in the US

Industry: Ecommerce (Amazon Agency)

Channel: Mostly Amazon and

Direct Reports: Team of 5-6 Analysts

Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have valid work authorization

Job ID: ZR_9557_JOB

Remote work policy: Full remote

Job Seniority: Executive Level, Middle Management Level

Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)

Company Ownership: Privately Owned

Industry(ies): Ecommerce, Consumer Goods,

Function(s): eCommerce,

Region(s): Arizona, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Los Angeles Area, New Orleans, NORTH AMERICA, USA, Dallas, California, Fort Lauderdale / West Palm Beach, Houston, Colorado, Connecticut, San Francisco Area, Florida, Miami, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York City area, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, Maryland, Delaware, Washington

Company Description

Our client is a well-established ecommerce services organization that supports brands in building and scaling their presence across major online marketplaces (Amazon and mostly). With a long-standing track record in digital commerce, the firm provides strategic and operational support spanning retail, media, creative and performance enablement. Its environment is collaborative, entrepreneurial and data-driven, with a strong emphasis on translating complexity into clear business value.

Objective of the Role

Our client is seeking a Director of Analytics & Insights to lead the strategic development of its measurement and insights capability. This individual will define how performance is measured, interpreted and communicated across client engagements, with a particular focus on ecommerce, digital advertising effectiveness and broader brand growth.

The role is designed for a senior leader who can combine technical depth with business judgment. The successful candidate will establish a clear vision for analytics and reporting, strengthen the quality of insight generation across the organization, and help create scalable frameworks that enable client teams to translate data into action. This position will also play an important role in shaping how advanced tools, automation and artificial intelligence support a modern analytics function.

Ideal Profile

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in ecommerce analytics, digital advertising measurement and commercial insight generation, ideally gained within a brand-led environment, an agency, or a similarly complex client-facing business. A deep understanding of marketplace ecosystems is essential, particularly in relation to Amazon advertising, Amazon Marketing Cloud, omnichannel measurement and upper-funnel media effectiveness.

This person should be equally credible in technical and executive settings: capable of engaging with analysts, data partners and technical teams while also presenting clear, actionable conclusions to senior leadership. The right profile will combine strategic thinking, intellectual curiosity, sound judgment and the ability to bring structure to an evolving function.

Responsibilities

• Define and advance the analytics and insights vision for the organization.
• Establish scalable measurement frameworks covering retail performance, advertising effectiveness, brand growth and operational health.
• Lead and develop the analytics team, strengthening capabilities, role clarity and professional growth.
• Create clear standards for reporting, dashboards and insight delivery across client accounts.
• Improve the quality of interpretation by ensuring data is translated into commercial recommendations and action plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on advanced ecommerce measurement, including Amazon Marketing Cloud and omnichannel analytics.
• Partner with internal technology and engineering teams to improve data infrastructure, automation and reporting efficiency.
• Evaluate the current operating model and clarify ownership between analytics, reporting and client-facing teams.
• Support the development of advanced analyses that go beyond standard dashboard reporting and provide deeper strategic value.
• Ensure analytical output remains relevant, accurate, decision-oriented and aligned with the evolving needs of clients and the business.

Requirements

• Significant experience in analytics and insights leadership, including team management.
• Strong expertise in digital advertising measurement and ecommerce performance analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Amazon advertising tools, metrics and measurement methodologies, including Amazon Marketing Cloud.
• Familiarity with omnichannel measurement, customer journey analysis and upper-funnel media evaluation.
• Advanced capability in SQL and experience with business intelligence and visualization platforms such as Tableau, Looker or similar tools.
• Working knowledge of statistical or analytical tools such as Python, R or equivalent.
• Ability to design measurement frameworks that connect media investment to broader business outcomes.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex analysis for non-technical audiences.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree required; an advanced degree is advantageous.

IDR is hiring for a 6 Month Contract to Hire Technical Product Owner
Join a leading organization in the data technology sector, where innovation and agility drive success. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to influence key data engineering initiatives, collaborating across diverse teams to deliver impactful digital products. If you're passionate about data solutions, thrive in fast-paced environments, and possess a strong technical acumen, this is your chance to make a difference and grow your career.

Position Overview for the Technical Product Owner:
• Act as a pivotal link between Data Engineering teams and business stakeholders to facilitate successful technology delivery across digital products
• Manage and prioritize data engineering product backlog, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives
• Author user stories and acceptance criteria, leading refinement sessions and sprint planning
• Lead Agile ceremonies including daily standups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives to ensure smooth delivery
• Utilize data and AI tools to analyze issues, optimize workflows, and maintain high quality in product artifacts

Requirements for the Technical Product Owner:
• Proven experience in stakeholder interaction and managing product backlogs in an Agile environment
• Strong documentation skills and the ability to communicate complex technical requirements effectively
• Proficiency with SQL, data engineering processes, and related technologies such as Azure SQL, Data Factory, SSIS, and Azure Data Lake
• Familiarity with Microsoft tech stack and data delivery tools is highly preferred
• Solid understanding of data engineering concepts and successful delivery of technical products

What's in it for you?
• Opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours, supporting a dynamic team that values innovation and autonomy
• Competitive pay rate of $60-68/hr, leading to an annualized salary of approximately $135,000 + 10% STIP
• Be part of a company with a strong focus on data-driven solutions and cutting-edge technology adoption
• Gain hands-on experience with AI-driven processes and advanced data engineering tools

Why IDR?
• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.
REMOTE

Applied AI Engineer

Compensation:

• Up to $150,000 base salary (direct hire w2 only, no c2c, no 1099), (flexibility on base salary for exceptional experience)

Location:

• Hybrid / Onsite - Greater Kansas City Metro Area
• 3 days per week onsite, 2 days remote
• Candidates must currently reside in the KC metro area or be willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe
• Fully remote candidates cannot be considered

Work Authorization:

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• No current or future visa sponsorship available

Engagement Type:

• Full time, direct hire only
• No third-party agencies, consulting firms, C2C, or 1099 arrangements

About the Opportunity

Vaco Highspring is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a global enterprise organization with a strong technology footprint, including a proprietary SaaS platform and a technology?enabled services business.

The organization is making a focused investment in artificial intelligence to improve internal efficiency, modernize workflows, and embed intelligent capabilities into its software platform. This role offers meaningful ownership and visibility, with a mandate to build and deploy AI systems that have real, production level impact.

The Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you will play a key role in integrating AI across internal systems and a customer facing SaaS platform. You will work hands on with large language models (LLMs) and modern AI tooling to automate processes, build internal tools, and deliver intelligent product features.

This is a production focused role operating at the intersection of engineering, product, and business operations, with close collaboration across teams in a hybrid/onsite environment. (3-days per week onsite in Greater Kansas City Metro Area, 2-days remote work.)

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable AI powered services and tools to streamline internal workflows across multiple teams (e.g., operations, content, sales, support).
• Develop and deliver intelligent features within a proprietary SaaS platform.
• Integrate, manage, and optimize multiple LLMs and AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI style, Anthropic style, or comparable providers).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, including guidance on architecture, best practices, and performance.
• Build and maintain backend systems and APIs that support AI functionality across products and services.
• Design infrastructure for model serving, orchestration, monitoring, and lifecycle management.
• Implement fallback strategies, model routing, and cost performance optimization.
• Partner cross functionally with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to identify high impact AI opportunities.
• Apply best practices related to data privacy, security, compliance, and responsible AI use.
• Stay current with advancements in AI, LLMs, and MLOps, introducing new approaches where appropriate.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of engineering experience with multiple years of experience in a production environment deploying AI/ML applications or infrastructure.
• Proven experience applying LLMs or similar AI models to real business or product challenges.
• Strong backend engineering skills (Python and/or TypeScript preferred).
• Experience with AI/ML orchestration and deployment tools (e.g., LangGraph style frameworks, Airflow like systems, Kubeflow, Ray, or workflow automation tools).
• Hands on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Front end development experience in areas like React, Node.js, Web Development, front end web product design
• Solid understanding of MLOps practices, including deployment, monitoring, logging, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and ethical AI considerations.
• Experience supporting SaaS platforms or technology driven products is a plus.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for applying AI in practical, high impact ways.

Why This Role

• High visibility and ownership of AI initiatives
• Opportunity to build AI systems that directly impact business outcomes
• Emphasis on production grade systems, not experimentation alone
• Collaborative, hybrid environment with close access to stakeholders

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.