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Purchasing Analyst
The Purchasing Analyst manages end-to-end procurement for products, components, and supplies, supporting cost savings, supplier performance, and supply chain efficiency. This role oversees purchasing activities including issuing purchase orders, negotiating pricing and contracts, and maintaining strong vendor relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage supplier relationships, contracts, pricing, and purchase orders
- Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings and risks
- Conduct supplier evaluations and support negotiations
- Monitor inventory levels, delivery performance, and procurement KPIs
- Maintain supplier records, reports, and compliance
- Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field
- 3+ years of purchasing or supply chain experience
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
- Advanced Excel skills; ERP or procurement system experience preferred
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities
- Relevant certifications (CPSM, CSCP, CPP, APICS) a plus
Salary Range: $70,000-$80,000
Benefits:
- Bonus Offered
- Health, dental, and vision, life, short/long term disability insurance
- 401(k) offering
- Paid time off and holidays (80 hours PTO)
- Paid sick leave where applicable by state law.
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As a world leader in sensing and control technology, Nidec Mobility controls the most discrete functions within an automobile – from seat switches, power window switches, and instrument panel controls, towards complex user interfaces. NMOA is directly involved with automotive OEM’s and holds a leadership position within Nidec for product development with global vehicle makers.
The Test Systems Technician is responsible for hands on assembly, wiring, integration, and validation of automated test equipment and custom test systems. This role requires strong practical electrical and mechanical skills, the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, and experience building complex tester platforms from concept through deployment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble automated test systems, electrical panels, and custom tester platforms from engineering drawings and schematics
- Perform point to point wiring of control panels, power distribution systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition hardware
- Route and terminate cables including power, signal, communication, and high voltage wiring
- Read, interpret, and troubleshoot using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings
- Integrate hardware components such as power supplies, PLCs, relays, breakers, DAQ systems, and network equipment
- Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and basic electrical verification
- Support system bring up, debugging, and validation alongside engineering teams
- Identify wiring errors, component mismatches, and layout improvements during assembly
- Maintain accurate build documentation and redline drawings as required
- Follow all electrical safety standards and company procedures
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About the Company
Our client is a global manufacturer of CNC machines and precision equipment, with more than a century of industry experience. The company operates internationally with manufacturing and sales locations across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Following a recent private equity acquisition, the business is entering a new phase of strategic growth while continuing to focus on engineering excellence, manufacturing quality, and operational performance.
The Role
Our client is seeking a Quality Program Manager to lead and coordinate all aspects of quality assurance and continuous improvement within CNC machine manufacturing operations.
This role is critical to ensuring products meet strict quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements, while fostering a culture of quality across engineering, production, and supply chain teams.
The successful candidate will bring experience in precision manufacturing environments, strong leadership capability, and expertise in quality systems, ISO compliance, and root cause analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and manage quality programs, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with internal and external standards including ISO 9001
- Lead cross-functional quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects, improve yield, and enhance customer satisfaction
- Manage the Quality Management System (QMS) and oversee internal and external audits, including corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs)
- Analyze manufacturing and inspection data to identify trends and drive corrective actions
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the product lifecycle
- Develop and maintain inspection protocols and testing procedures for CNC machines and components
- Act as the primary liaison for customer and supplier quality issues, audits, and complaint resolution
- Train and mentor quality inspectors, technicians, and production staff on quality control and continuous improvement practices
- Drive initiatives such as Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and root cause analysis (RCA) to improve operational performance
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in quality management within CNC machining, precision manufacturing, or a similar environment
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, GD&T, SPC, FMEA, PPAP, and related quality tools and methodologies
- Demonstrated leadership and project management experience with cross-functional teams
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with expertise in root cause analysis
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ERP and QMS systems (SAP or similar platforms preferred)
- Professional certifications such as CQE, CQM/OE, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Opportunity to play a key role in quality leadership within a global manufacturing organization
Title: AI & IT Solutions Analyst
Reports to: Director of Information Technology
Department: Information Technology
Classification: Salary (Exempt)
Division: Corporate Date
Conditions: Full-Time, 100% on site
JOB SUMMARY:
The AI & IT Solutions Analyst plays a critical, foundational role in designing, deploying, and supporting the company’s enterprise AI ecosystem. This includes establishing secure environments for AI, developing retrieval-based tools, integrating corporate data sources, implementing governance and monitoring, and supporting AI adoption across all departments.
The position directly supports the enterprise AI roadmap, beginning in 2026, and ensures that W.R. MEADOWS can safely utilize AI to improve productivity, operations, quality, research, decision-making, and customer value — while protecting intellectual property, formulations, and confidential data.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
AI Architecture & Infrastructure (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3)
- Assist in designing and implementing secure AI environments across multiple tiers, including productivity AI, internal confidential AI applications, and highly isolated R&D AI systems.
- Configure secure access controls, data boundaries, isolated environments, and protected compute spaces for sensitive workloads.
- Establish and maintain AI infrastructure components required for retrieval, automation, and departmental use cases.
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) & Data Engineering
- Build and maintain retrieval pipelines that enable AI tools to securely access company policies, SOPs, QC data, operational documents, and R&D information as permitted.
- Integrate structured and unstructured data from internal systems such as ERP, WMS, SharePoint/document libraries, R&D repositories, QC systems, CRM, and file-based storage.
- Prepare, clean, transform, and index data needed for AI-assisted workflows.
- Maintain vector search, embeddings, or similar retrieval strategies depending on chosen platform.
AI Application & Workflow Development
- Develop internal AI-powered tools that enhance decision-making, automate tasks, support data lookup, and streamline quality, engineering, HR, operations, R&D, and customer service workflows.
- Prototype and test new AI use cases, helping departments understand and apply AI safely and effectively.
- Contribute to tool deployment, feedback cycles, and ongoing iteration.
Governance, Security & Compliance
- Support enterprise AI governance, including data classification, access control, risk evaluation, and documentation.
- Implement monitoring, performance tracking, safety controls, and audit logs appropriate to the chosen AI technologies.
- Ensure confidential and proprietary information (formulations, research data, manufacturing processes) is protected within the designated AI environments.
- Assist with training on safe, compliant AI usage across the organization.
Cross-Department Support & Adoption
- Work with internal departments (QC, Engineering, R&D, HR, Logistics, Customer Service, etc.) to identify high-value use cases and help implement AI capabilities.
- Provide guidance, demonstrations, and user training as AI tools are deployed.
- Troubleshoot AI-related issues including data integration, retrieval accuracy, and workflow automation.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with modern AI technologies, large language models, and AI application frameworks.
- Experience with RAG concepts, vector search, embeddings, or related retrieval methods.
- Hands-on experience with APIs, automation platforms, and scripting (Python preferred but not required).
- Familiarity with cloud or on-premises environments for secure data storage and compute.
- Understanding of enterprise data protection, access control, and governance principles.
- Strong analytical ability and excellent communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing or scientific/technical environments.
- Familiarity with enterprise systems relevant to W.R. MEADOWS (ERP, WMS, QC tools, formulation systems).
- Experience implementing secure or restricted-access systems.
- Prior involvement in AI governance, data pipelines, or model evaluation.
Key Competencies
- Ability to translate business needs into technical AI solutions.
- High level of discretion and commitment to protecting intellectual property.
- Strong collaboration skills across departments.
- Ability to work independently, managing complex AI and data workloads.
- Willingness to stay current with rapidly evolving AI technologies.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Full-time
- Occasional after-hours support may be required.
- Travel may be required.
- May involve moderate physical tasks (e.g., equipment setup or evaluation).
- Participation in meetings, testing sessions, and hands-on implementations.
W. R. MEADOWS, INC. designs, manufactures, and markets high quality building materials for today’s construction professionals. Products are sold through our authorized distribution network. We’re a family-owned and operated company focusing on product quality, outstanding service, and business integrity since our founding in 1926.
We remain committed to producing high quality products and systems that meet or exceed the latest regulations. From highway construction and repair, building construction and restoration, to waterproofing/vaporproofing/air barrier products and more, we’ve been satisfying the needs of the public and private sector of the building construction industry for over 100 years.
JOB TITLE:
Corporate Environment Health Safety Specialist
JOB SUMMARY:
This individual will have responsibility for the development, implementation, standardization, and maintenance of environmental, health, and safety programs across multiple manufacturing locations in the United States and Canada. This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports enterprise-wide risk reduction initiatives, and drives continuous improvement of corporate EHS performance through governance, auditing, analytics, and cross-site collaboration. Maintaining compliance with environmental and safety regulations is also a key responsibility.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
- Development/Implementation of safety programs for all manufacturing locations
- Maintaining environmental compliance at all locations (waste disposal, air permitting, stormwater, reporting)
- Field work (waste disposal work as required)
- Travel of 40-50% is required
- Haz-Mat DOT compliance
- Provide EHS review and support for capital projects, facility expansions, process changes, and new facility start-ups
- Support due diligence activities associated with acquisitions, divestitures, and facility integrations
- Serve as a corporate liaison with regulatory agencies (EPA, OSHA, state, provincial, and local agencies) as required
- Develop and maintain corporate EHS performance metrics, dashboards, and executive-level reporting (e.g., TRIR, DART, environmental metrics)
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attend conferences/training events as required (RCRA, DOT, HAZMAT training, etc.)
- Work with the project team on potential acquisitions/manufacturing changes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Leadership role in the health and environmental arenas
- Provide actionable information to ownership with solutions
- Ability to work with manufacturing locations to successfully implement initiatives as required
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, or a related technical field required
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible EHS experience in manufacturing environments, including multi-site or corporate-level responsibilities preferred
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:
- Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) Required
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Required
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation certification preferred
Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer
Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work
Location: Tyler, TX (Remote)
Are you an experienced Power Distribution Designer or Make-Ready Designer looking to support meaningful utility engineering projects? Join a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking skilled Make-Ready Designers (primary focus) and Power Distribution Designers to support engineering programs for major electric and telecom utilities. Ideal candidates bring demonstrated experience in overhead utility pole design, NESC application, clearance assessment, pole loading analysis, and construction package development. Useful design platforms include DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, GIS, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or client-specific drafting systems.
In this role, you will review field/walkout data, evaluate existing attachment conditions, model pole loading, determine make-ready requirements, and prepare accurate construction-ready deliverables. Applicants without utility pole design or distribution engineering experience will not be considered.
Note: This position is remote, but new hires must attend a 2-week paid, in-person orientation at our Perrysburg, OH headquarters.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
• Execute overhead distribution and make-ready design work orders while meeting quality, time, and budget expectations
• Apply established engineering design standards, NESC requirements, and internal processes
• Perform end-to-end make-ready, joint-use, and/or general distribution design
• Conduct permitting and easement research (pole ownership, ROW, property rights, approvals)
• Collaborate with team members to resolve design challenges and ensure accurate deliverables
• Use design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, DDS, PoleForeman, O-Calc, Katapult, or client systems
• Perform quality control reviews when required
• Support additional duties as assigned
TOP COMPETENCIES & SKILLS
Make-Ready Engineering, Joint-Use Design, Pole Loading Analysis, Utility Pole Design, Overhead Distribution Design, NESC Compliance, Utility Engineering, Pole Attachments, Make-Ready Construction, Aerial Design, Utility Coordination, Right-of-Way Permitting, Pole Replacement Design, Make-Ready Estimates, Field Survey Interpretation, CAD for Utility Design, GIS for Utility Design, Electrical Distribution Design, Utility Construction Standards, Telecommunications Make-Ready
Requirements:
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree or higher in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in make-ready engineering, joint-use design, or electric power distribution design (3+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven experience in utility pole design, including NESC application, clearance analysis, pole loading concepts, and preparation of construction-ready design packages
• Proficiency with CAD or MicroStation; experience with DDS, Katapult, O-Calc, or similar utility design platforms is strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of power distribution construction practices, with the ability to learn utility-specific proprietary systems efficiently
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain active auto insurance, and pass all required background, drug, and MVR screenings
• Authorization to work in the United States is required
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including minimal overnight travel when project needs require
• Ability to work a standard Monday–Friday schedule aligned to Eastern Time, with Central/Mountain/Pacific adjustments as appropriate
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to work for extended periods using a computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• Ability to prepare and analyze data, review detailed information, and work with design tools requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written channels
ABOUT SIGMA TECHNOLOGIES
Sigma Technologies is a growing engineering and design firm with 500+ team members across 30+ states. For over 25 years, we’ve supported major power and telecommunications utilities with work that directly impacts communities nationwide. Our core values — Safety, Honesty, Truth, and Decency — shape how we work and who we hire. We are TeamSigma™.
*To learn more about working at Sigma, view our video and career page.
* If you do not have Power Design experience, please refer to our other open positions: *While Designer openings are listed in multiple locations, you only need to apply to one, as they are remote roles.
WHAT WE OFFER
We want our Associates to stay healthy, happy, and secure. We offer a positive work environment with supportive coworkers, managers, and leaders, plus:
• No-cost monthly healthcare plan option for employees
• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 80% of the premium sponsored by Sigma
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions up to 5% of salary
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Education and professional licensing assistance programs
This job advertisement is intended to outline the primary responsibilities and requirements of the role. It is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. This ad does not constitute an employment agreement, and job requirements may change based on organizational needs.
Pay is commensurate with experience and education. Sigma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran/military status, or any classification protected by law.
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Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Job Family: Mechanical Design Engineering
Organization: Data Center Infrastructure Team
Location: Remote* OR Austin, TX
*Requires up to 20% domestic and/or international travel (rare)
How will you make an impact?
The Principal Mechanical Design Engineer (Data Center Infrastructure) is a technical leader responsible for the architecture, integration, and validation of advanced mechanical systems supporting hyperscale data center environments. This role requires deep expertise in liquid cooling technologies (single-phase and two-phase), hydronic system design, structural integration, and manufacturable rack-level infrastructure solutions.
This role is responsible for defining system performance requirements, developing technical specifications, selection and integration of critical components, and leading mechanical design from concept through production release. Responsibilities include wetted material selection, thermal and structural analysis, fastening strategies, component layout, and design for manufacturability. Partners cross-functionally to deliver reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Data Center Infrastructure solutions while advancing innovation in liquid cooling performance.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end mechanical design and engineering of hyperscale Data Center Infrastructure (DCI) systems, including liquid-cooled rack assemblies, CDUs, manifolds, enclosures, structural frames, and associated hydronic piping systems.
- Serve as the technical authority for single-phase and two-phase liquid cooling architectures, including primary and secondary loop design, in-rack distribution, and system integration within hyperscale data center environments.
- Define and validate operational performance requirements for liquid-cooled infrastructure, including pressure ratings, hydrostatic limits, temperature ranges, flow rates and uniformity, thermal expansion, durability, and serviceability.
- Design, analyze, and validate machined components, welded fabrications, manifolds, and structural systems using advanced engineering principles, including stress analysis, finite element analysis (FEA), flow modeling, and structural load calculations to ensure mechanical integrity and code compliance.
- Lead wetted material selection and compatibility analysis for liquid cooling systems, including corrosion mitigation strategies, surface treatments, cleanliness standards, and long-term durability considerations.
- Develop and review CAD models and complete technical data packages using CREO, SolidWorks, or equivalent tools; ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and system-level integration.
- Author and approve technical specifications for piping systems, rack-level cooling infrastructure, and hydronic components, including installation guidelines, maintenance procedures, testing requirements, and compliance with applicable standards (ASME, ISO).
- Establish and oversee validation protocols including hydrostatic pressure testing, leak detection and mitigation, flow resistance analysis, and corrosion verification to ensure regulatory compliance and operational reliability.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and technical specifications to assess feasibility, manufacturability, cost, and risk; provide recommendations to optimize performance and total cost of ownership.
- Lead cross-functional design reviews with electrical, thermal, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure full system integration and compliance with product specifications and applicable plumbing and hydronic codes.
- Optimize rack manifold design and manufacturing processes, including machining, welding, surface finishing, connection interfaces, venting and draining strategies, and flow path optimization to enhance performance and manufacturability.
- Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing assembly methods and tooling in collaboration with production teams and equipment vendors to improve quality, scalability, and cost efficiency.
- Lead root cause investigations for complex mechanical failures identified during validation or field deployment and implement corrective design improvements.
- Provide technical leadership in vendor qualification and management for mechanical components and liquid cooling subsystems.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks impacting performance, schedule, or cost, and contribute to R&D initiatives advancing liquid cooling technologies and system innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited university.
Experience:
- 8 years' experience in mechanical design and integration of mission-critical systems.
- Proven track record of successful system designs and implementations in a relevant industry
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategy, and system coordination
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to Energy Storage Systems and Data Center Infrastructure is preferred.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Under limited supervision designs, develops and maintains test procedures, tester hardware and software for electronic circuit board production.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment and Retention:
· Recruit and interview Process Technicians.
· Communicate criteria to recruiters for Process Technician position candidates.
· Coach technicians in the interviewing/hiring process.
· Monitor team member turnover; identify key factors that can be improved; make improvements.
Employee and Team Development:
· Identify individual and team strengths and development needs on an ongoing basis.
· Create and/or validate training curriculum in area of responsibility.
· Coach and mentor Process Technicians to deliver excellence to every internal and external customer.
Performance Management:
· Establish clear measurable goals and objectives by which to determine individual and team results (i.e. operational metrics, results against project timelines, training documentation, attendance records, knowledge of operational roles and responsibilities, personal development goals).
· Solicit ongoing feedback from Assistant Test Engineering Manager, Workcell Manager (WCM), Business Unit Manager (BUM), peers and team member on team member’s contribution to the Workcell team. Provide ongoing coaching and counseling to team member based on feedback.
· Express pride in staff and encourage them to feel good about their accomplishments.
· Perform team member evaluations professionally and on time.
· Drive individuals and the team to continuously improve in key operational metrics and the achievement of the organizational goals.
· Coordinate activities of large teams and keep them focused in times of crises.
· Ensure recognition and rewards are managed fairly and consistently in area of responsibility.
Communication:
· Provide communication forum for the exchange of ideas and information with the department.
· Organize verbal and written ideas clearly and use an appropriate business style.
· Ask questions; encourage input from team members.
· Assess communication style of individual team members and adapt own communication style accordingly.
TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
· Review circuit board designs for testability requirements.
· Support manufacturing with failure analysis, tester debugging, reduction of intermittent failures and downtime of test equipment.
· Prepare recommendations for testing and documentation of procedures to be used from the product design phase through to initial production.
· Generate reports and analysis of test data, prepares documentation and recommendations.
· Review test equipment designs, data and RMA issues with customers regularly.
· Design, and direct engineering and technical personnel in fabrication of testing and test control apparatus and equipment.
· Direct and coordinate engineering activities concerned with development, procurement, installation, and calibration of instruments, equipment, and control devices required to test, record, and reduce test data.
· Determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and sequences and phases of test operations.
· Direct and exercise control over operational, functional, and performance phases of tests.
· Perform moderately complex assignments of the engineering test function for standard and/or custom devices.
· Analyze and interpret test data and prepares technical reports for use by test engineering and management personnel.
· Develop or use computer software and hardware to conduct tests on machinery and equipment.
· Perform semi-routine technique development and maintenance, subject to established Jabil standards, including ISO and QS development standards.
· Provide training in new procedures to production testing staff.
· Adhere to all safety and health rules and regulations associated with this position and as directed by supervisor.
· Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors of Science in Electronics or Electrical Engineering from four-year college or university; and three to five years experience
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently required to walk, and to lift and carry PC’s and test equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and use of computer monitor screens a great deal of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Individual’s primary workstation is located in the office area, with some time spent each day on the manufacturing floor. The noise level in this environment ranges from low to moderate.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
Bhagyashree Yewle, Principal Lead Recruiter - YOH SPG
TIME Lead Platform Engineer with Python Programming & AWS Cloud - HYBRID ONSITE
Location Flexibility: This role is based 4 days per week in either Boston MA or Needham MA, with occasional travel between offices as needed.
Candidates requiring visa sponsorship are welcome to apply!
FROM THE HIRING MANAGER - for our Platform Engineering team what we’re looking for are people who have experience building technology to be used by other development teams (not business users).
THE POSITION We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Lead Software Engineer position for our Platform Engineering team which is responsible for designing and building tools and workflows for our internal software engineering teams. These systems will allow them to build and deploy applications effortlessly, allowing them to focus on building business functionality for their users. Your work will directly support enterprise-wide initiatives, helping teams across the organization streamline operations, improve reliability, and accelerate delivery. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems and collaborating with other engineers to create highimpact internal platforms. The ideal candidate should have experience enabling IT organizations to work more efficiently, standardize best practices, and reduce friction across the development lifecycle. This includes creating reusable components, automation frameworks, and platform capabilities that empower our engineering teams.
KEYS TO THE POSITION
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering
- Proficient in Python with experience building tools using widely adopted libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Requests, BeautifulSoup, FastAPI, and SQLAlchemy
- Skilled in packaging, testing, and deploying Python applications using tools like pytest, setuptools, and Docker
- Hands-on experience designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native applications using AWS services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, CloudFormation), with a strong grasp of scalable and secure architecture principles.
- Experience designing and operating DevOps platforms including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Jenkins), and container orchestration using ECS or EKS - Experience designing and operating monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (e.g., OpenSearch, Open Telemetry, CloudWatch, X-Ray)
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Attention to detail, self-discipline, and passion to drive and innovate
- Must be comfortable with test-driven development, continuous integration, and agile development methodologies using tools like GIT, Artifactory, and Jenkins
- Experience working with offshore development teams is a plus
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field, or equivalent experience is preferred
Estimated Min Rate: $140,000.00
Estimated Max Rate: $165,000.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Visit to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.
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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.
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
