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MSI Express is a single-source contract manufacturing and packaging company, delivering innovative engineering solutions from our strategically located network of manufacturing facilities.

ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:

Manages activities of all production personnel across an entire shift within a manufacturing facility. Monitors activities to maximize productivity, minimize cost, and maintain quality in all facets of the facility operations. Ensures associates comply with company policies, procedures, and guidelines to maintain safe, efficient operations within a positive working environment. Performs shift administrative tasks, including metric reporting and personnel actions.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage SQF, Food Safety, Food Quality, Sanitation, 6S and customer standards
• Provides daily direction to Supervisors and hourly associates to meet designated productivity metrics, including labor costs/utilization, operational efficiency, scrap loss rates, and other measures to optimize profitability and meet demand. Develops and implements action plans to address production performance concerns or improve operations
• Coordinates production/facility activities with Shift Managers as appropriate
• Ensures administrative activities for the shift are being completed timely and accurately. These include but are not limited to payroll, performance reviews, standard and ad hoc production reporting, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Ensures announcements, safety topics, policies, procedures, and expectations are communicated to the staff and executed where appropriate
• Create and/or assists in the development and execution of plant budgets, goals, standards, EOS action items and career development plans
• Understand job standards and/or machine operation for each function
• Follow up on associate orientation, on-boarding, training, new hire performance reviews, and/or development as appropriate
• Ensures associates have appropriate tools to perform assigned duties and that tools/equipment are routinely inspected and maintained
• Performs other duties as assigned

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment and Selection: determine labor needs; understand and use the Company’s interviewing process and tools; participate in the on boarding process (Passport orientation, etc.)
• Managing & Rewarding Performance: set clear performance expectations (Passport, Performance Management Process); provide regular feedback; resolve team conflicts; encourage a positive and safe environment; use coaching and corrective action for underperformance; understand and use voluntary/involuntary termination processes
• Training & Development: understand and coach others on processes, tools and standards (SOP’s); ensure training requirements are met; identify and address skill gaps; discuss career interests and developmental plans/next steps. Create appropriate action plans for individual development
• Communication & Engagement: communicate site, company, and other pertinent information to team (pre-shift, one on one, etc.); share customer and MSI Express Inc information on regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE:

Minimum Education

• High school diploma and/or GED- Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in related field- Desirable

Minimum Experience

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with particular preference for food manufacturing and/or packaging experience- Essential
• Some experience interacting with the company customers- Desirable
• One to three (1-3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role- Essential

Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Strong leadership skills- Essential
• Decision making skills- Essential
• Ability to analyze and/or solve problems- Essential
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills- Essential
• Ability to plan work schedules- Essential
• Working knowledge of food manufacturing processes, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and related concepts- Essential

Apply today and join our rapidly growing team!

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-Lead regional sourcing activities for new products from concept through launch and ramp-up.

-Engage regional and global suppliers early in the design phase to support DFM, DFC, and supplier-led innovation.

-Support regional sourcing strategy delivery aligned with global category strategies and NPI program requirements.

-Ensure supplier readiness for prototype, pilot, and production ramp within the region.

-In coordination with NA Sourcing Lead, develop and execute regional sourcing strategies aligned with cost, risk, capacity, localization, and sustainability goals.

-Lead regional supply base development to support new technologies, growth, and localization initiatives.

-Drive regional sourcing decisions while ensuring alignment with global sourcing governance.

-Optimize regional footprint through make/buy, nearshore/reshore, and dual-source strategies.

-Monitor regional market trends, labor, logistics, geopolitical risks, and cost drivers.

-Identify, qualify, and onboard regional suppliers to support NPI and long-term business needs.

-Lead RFQs/RFPs, supplier selection, negotiations, and contracting within the region.

-Partner with Quality and Engineering on supplier qualification, PPAP/FAI, audits, and capability assessments.

-Drive supplier performance, capacity planning, and continuous improvement for launch-critical components.

-Own regional piece-price, tooling, and total cost of ownership (TCO) for NPI components.

-Develop should-cost models and regional cost benchmarks.

-Support regional business cases, capital investments, and executive sourcing reviews.

-Deliver cost, margin, and productivity targets while supporting aggressive NPI timelines.

-Serve as the regional sourcing lead on global NPI project teams.

-Align regional sourcing milestones with product development stage-gate processes.

-Coordinate with global category teams to ensure consistency and leverage.

-Lead transition from NPI to sustaining sourcing within the region.

-Identify regional supply risks related to new suppliers, capacity, logistics, and compliance.

-Develop contingency plans, dual sourcing strategies, and launch readiness plans.

-Ensure compliance with regional regulatory, trade, ESG, and ethical sourcing requirements

Qualifications:

-Degree – Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, etc..

-5+ years of professional working experience within a manufacturing/assembly based setting

-Experience working within a new product development, new product introduction, R&D or prototyping based setting

-Experience with strategic sourcing deployment

-Ability to manage a project from concept through to completion for a new supplier/part

Job Title: Director of Maintenance

Location: Milan, IL

Job Summary

The Director of Maintenance serves as the on-site leader responsible for overseeing all aircraft maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft safety, airworthiness, and operational readiness. This role ensures that all maintenance activities are performed in full compliance with FAA regulations, the Repair Station Manual (RSM), the Quality Control Manual (QCM), and approved maintenance documentation.

As a key leader within the organization, the Director of Maintenance provides strategic direction, operational leadership, and regulatory oversight to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. This position is responsible for leading and developing maintenance teams, overseeing maintenance planning, and ensuring efficient day-to-day service execution while promoting a strong culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence. All operations must align with the requirements of 14 CFR Part 145.

Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

• Ensure full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, the Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and all applicable FAA regulations and guidance.
• Verify that maintenance activities are performed using approved technical data and established procedures.
• Ensure accurate completion of return-to-service documentation.
• Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits, and ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams on regulatory interpretations and compliance requirements.

2. Maintenance & Service Operations

• Oversee all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities conducted at the facility.
• Ensure proper planning, coordination, and control of maintenance tasks.
• Confirm that personnel, tools, facilities, and materials are sufficient to support maintenance activities.
• Provide daily oversight of production operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory requirements.

3. Safety Management

• Promote and maintain a safety-focused culture aligned with the organization’s Safety Management System (SMS).
• Ensure hazards, incidents, and near-miss events are reported and addressed appropriately.
• Support investigations and corrective action processes related to maintenance incidents or operational deviations.

4. Personnel Leadership & Training

• Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned responsibilities.
• Monitor compliance with training programs, certification requirements, and recurring qualification standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and team members.

5. Operational Performance Management

• Track and manage operational performance metrics such as schedule adherence, labor efficiency, and rework levels.
• Identify operational challenges that may impact safety, compliance, or delivery schedules and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience teams to support efficient maintenance operations.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience within a Part 145 maintenance environment.

Certifications:

• FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required.

Technical Expertise & Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of business aviation aircraft structures, powerplants, and diagnostic processes.
• Strong understanding of FAA Part 145 regulations and interaction with Part 91 and Part 135 operations, along with safety management systems and quality assurance practices.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams toward efficient, compliant solutions.
• Proficiency in maintenance planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into clear and customer-focused information.
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with aircraft owners, operators, and OEM partners through transparency and exceptional service delivery.

Company Overview

The Horsburgh & Scott Company is a leading manufacturer of industrial gears and custom gear drives, boasting nearly 140 years of engineering and manufacturing expertise. Our commitment to quality and innovation ensures that we deliver the highest quality gearing products and services to our customers. To learn more about our Company and capabilities, visit our website Horsburgh & Scott | Gear Manufacturer and Gearbox Repair.

Job Summary

The primary function of the Application Engineer ("AE") is to provide accurate pricing information for the design and production of our industrial gears, gear drives or gear repair services. Upon receiving a project request, the AE will review and analyze all customer supplied data, including technical and design specifications necessary to complete the project. The AE will accurately determine the raw materials, engineering, manufacturing, logistic, and other costs necessary to complete the project to specifications and provide the customer with an accurate quote on price.

Primary Responsibilities

• Review the project request with the customer and/or salesperson.
• Review all customer supplied drawings, specifications, data, etc.
• For repairs, evaluate gearbox to determine necessary repairs and scope of work.
• Determine preliminary designs and specifications.
• Develop cost estimates based on the data supplied by the customer to include all preliminary design work, materials, production costs, etc.
• Review customer purchase orders to ensure they reflect the quote in accurate, up to date and meets the customers’ expectations.
• Submit quote to customer in conjunction with the H&S sales team.
• Assist with overall workload within Applications Engineering to meet customer needs and department schedules.

Qualification and Experience

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or B.S.M.E.T. or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge/experience with metal machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in the mechanical drive/power transmission industry preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literate with MS Office applications; design experience with Solid Works a plus.
• Superior time management skills; capable of handling multiple priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.

General Summary

As the Director of Maintenance, you will be the on‑site authority guiding all maintenance and service operations to ensure aircraft are safe, airworthy, and ready for flight. You'll oversee maintenance activities in full alignment with FAA regulations, the Quality Control Manual (QCM), the Repair Station Manual (RSM), and all approved maintenance data. Your leadership ensures every aircraft is maintained and released to service in full compliance with 14 CFR Part 145.

In this pivotal role, you will provide the strategic direction, hands‑on leadership, and regulatory accountability that keeps our maintenance organization operating at peak performance. You'll lead and mentor maintenance teams, oversee maintenance planning, and drive the daily execution of service operations at your assigned location-all while fostering a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Primary Responsbilities

Regulatory & Airworthiness Oversight

Ensure compliance with 14 CFR Part 145, Repair Station Manual, Quality Manual, and applicable FAA guidance.

Ensure maintenance is performed using approved technical data and proper procedures.

Ensure proper execution of return-to-service documentation.

Support FAA, customer, and third-party audits and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.

Coordinate with Quality and Engineering on regulatory interpretation and compliance matters.

Maintenance & Service Execution

Direct all maintenance, inspection, repair, and modification activities at the site.

Ensure effective planning, sequencing, and control of maintenance work.

Ensure personnel, tooling, facilities, and materials are adequate for assigned work.

Conduct daily production oversight to ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution.

Safety Management

Promote and enforce a safety-first culture in accordance with the company Safety Management System (SMS).

Ensure hazards, incidents, and near misses are reported and addressed.

Support investigations and corrective actions related to maintenance events or deviations.

Personnel & Training

Ensure maintenance personnel are properly trained, qualified, and authorized to perform assigned tasks.

Ensure compliance with training, certification, and recurrent qualification requirements.

Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to maintenance supervisors and staff.

Operational Performance

Monitor and manage performance related to schedule adherence, labor utilization, and rework.

Identify and address operational constraints impacting compliance, safety, or delivery.

Support coordination with Planning, Parts, Quality, and Customer Experience functions.

Top Candidates Will Possess

Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Business or related field preferred

Minimum 10 years aircraft maintenance experience

Minimum 5 years in a maintenance leadership role within a Part 145 environment

FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate required

Deep understanding of business aviation airframes, powerplants, and diagnostics

Strong working knowledge of FAA Part 145 (and Part 91/135 interfaces), safety management systems, and quality assurance principles

Ability to troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and guide teams through efficient, compliant resolutions

Proficient in planning, workflow optimization, scheduling, and resource allocation

Strong communicator capable of translating technical issues into clear, customer‑friendly information

Builds trust with aircraft owners, operators, and OEMs through transparency and exceptional service delivery

Drives long‑range planning, departmental budgeting, capacity forecasting, and capability development

Identifies new service opportunities, efficiencies, and technology integrations to keep the MRO competitive

Inspires, coaches, and builds high‑performing maintenance teams

Demonstrates calm, confident decision‑making in high‑pressure operational environments

Instructions

Relocations assitance is there for this role

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

Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA

Title: Machine Learning Engineer

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Productize and optimize models from Research into reliable, performant, and cost-efficient services with clear SLOs (latency, availability, cost).
• Scale training across nodes/GPUs (DDP/FSDP/ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism) and own throughput/time-to-train using profiling and optimization.
• Implement model-efficiency techniques (quantization, distillation, pruning, KV-cache, Flash Attention) for training and inference without materially degrading quality.
• Build and maintain model-serving systems (vLLM/Triton/TGI/ONNX/TensorRT/AITemplate) with batching, streaming, caching, and memory management.
• Integrate with vector/feature stores and data pipelines (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector; Parquet/Delta) as needed for production.
• Define and track performance and cost KPIs; run continuous improvement loops and capacity planning.
• Partner with ML Ops on CI/CD, telemetry/observability, model registries; partner with Scientists on reproducible handoffs and evaluations.

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelors in computer science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
• Strong systems/ML engineering with exposure to distributed training and inference optimization.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years in ML/AI engineering roles owning training and/or serving in production at scale.
• Demonstrated success delivering high-throughput, low-latency ML services with reliability and cost improvements.
• Experience collaborating across Research, Platform/Infra, Data, and Product functions.

Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with deep learning frameworks: PyTorch (primary), TensorFlow.
• Exposure to large model training techniques (DDP, FSDP, ZeRO, pipeline/tensor parallelism); distributed training experience a plus
• Optimization: experience profiling and optimizing code execution and model inference: (PTQ/QAT/AWQ/GPTQ), pruning, distillation, KV-cache optimization, Flash Attention
• Scalable serving: autoscaling, load balancing, streaming, batching, caching; collaboration with platform engineers.
• Data & storage: SQL/NoSQL, vector stores (FAISS/Milvus/Pinecone/pgvector), Parquet/Delta, object stores.
• Write performant, maintainable code
• Understanding of the full ML lifecycle: data collection, model training, deployment, inference, optimization, and evaluation.

Machine Learning Engineer | Python | Pytorch | Distributed Training | Optimisation | GPU | Hybrid, San Jose, CA

Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

The American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest professional Association of physicians and a non-profit organization. We are a unifying voice and powerful ally for America's physicians, the patients they care for, and the promise of a healthier nation. To be part of the AMA is to be part of our Mission to promote the art and science of medicine and the betterment of public health.

At AMA, our mission to improve the health of the nation starts with our people. We foster an inclusive, people-first culture where every employee is empowered to perform at their best. Together, we advance meaningful change in health care and the communities we serve.

We encourage and support professional development for our employees, and we are dedicated to social responsibility. We invite you to learn more about us and we look forward to getting to know you.

We have an opportunity at our corporate offices in Chicago for a Sr. Data Engineer (Hybrid) on our Information Technology team. This is a hybrid position reporting into our Chicago, IL office, requiring 3 days a week in the office.

As a Sr. Data Engineer, you will play a key role in implementing
and maintaining AMA's enterprise data platform to support analytics,
interoperability, and responsible AI adoption. This role partners closely with
platform engineering, data governance, data science, IT security, and business
stakeholders to deliver highquality, reliable, and secure data products. This
role contributes to AMA's modern lakehouse architecture, optimizing data
operations, and embedding governance and quality standards into engineering
workflows. This role serves as a
senior technical contributor within the team-providing mentorship to junior
engineers and implementing engineering best practices within the data platform function,
in alignment with architectural direction set by leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Data Engineering & AI Enablement

• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines and
  ETL/ELT workflows supporting analytics, operational reporting, and AI/ML use
  cases.
• Implement best practice patterns for ingestion,
  transformation, modeling, and orchestration within a modern lakehouse
  environment (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure Data Lake).
• Develop highperformance
  data models and curated datasets with strong attention to quality, usability,
  and interoperability; create reusable engineering components and automation.
• Collaborate with the Architecture Team, the Data
  Platform Lead, and federated IT teams to optimize storage, compute, and
  architectural patterns for performance and costefficiency.
• Build model-ready data sets and feature
  pipelines to support AI/ ML use cases; serve as a technical coordination point
  supporting business units' AI-related infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and AI Working
  Group to operationalize models responsibly and maintain ongoing monitoring
  signals.

Governance, Quality & Compliance

• Embed data governance, metadata standards,
  lineage tracking, and quality controls directly into engineering workflows;
  ensure technical implementation and alignment within engineering workflows.
• Work with the Data Governance Lead and business
  stakeholders to operationalize stewardship, classification, validation,
  retention, and access standards.
• Implement privacybydesign and securitybydesign
  principles, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory
  obligations.
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, datasets,
  and transformations to support transparency and audit requirements.

Platform Reliability, Observability & Optimization

• Monitor and troubleshoot pipeline failures,
  performance bottlenecks, data anomalies, and platformlevel issues.
• Implement observability tooling, alerts,
  logging, and dashboards to ensure endtoend reliability.
• Support cost governance by optimizing compute
  resources, refining job schedules, and advising on efficient architecture.
• Collaborate with the Data Platform Lead on
  scaling, configuration management, CI/CD pipelines, and environment management.
• Collaborate with business units to understand
  data needs, translate them into engineering requirements, and deliver
  fit-for-purpose data solutions; share and apply best practices and emerging
  technologies within assigned initiatives.
• Work with IT Security and Legal/ Compliance to
  ensure platform and datasets meet risk and regulatory standards.
  

Staff Management

• Lead, mentor, and provide management oversight
  for staff.
• Responsible for setting objectives, evaluating
  employee performance, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Responsible for developing staff knowledge and
  skills to support career development.

May include other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field preferred or equivalent work experience and HS diploma/equivalent education required.
2. 5+ years of experience in data engineering within cloud environments
3. Experience in people management preferred.
4. Demonstrated hands-on experience with modern data platforms (Databricks preferred).
5. Proficiency in Python, SQL, and data
   transformation frameworks.
6. Experience designing and operationalizing
   ETL/ELT pipelines, orchestration workflows (Airflow, Databricks Workflows), and
   CI/CD processes.
7. Solid understanding of data modeling,
   structured/unstructured data patterns, and schema design.
8. Experience implementing governance and quality
   controls: metadata, lineage, validation, stewardship workflows.
9. Working knowledge of cloud architecture, IAM,
   networking, and security best practices.
10. Demonstrated ability to collaborate across
    technical and business teams.
11. Exposure to AI/ML engineering concepts, feature
    stores, model monitoring, or MLOps patterns.
12. Experience with infrastructureascode
    (Terraform, CloudFormation) or DevOps tooling.

The American Medical Association is located at 330 N. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 and is convenient to all public transportation in Chicago.

This role is an exempt position, and the salary range for this position is $115,523.42-$150,972.44. This is the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to business consideration and geographical location, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan. To learn more about the American Medical Association's benefits offerings, please click here.

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. As an EOE/AA employer, the American Medical Association will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and veteran or disability status.

THE AMA IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE HEALTH OF THE NATION

Power Distribution and Make Ready Designer

Overhead Utility Pole Design • Joint-Use Engineering • NESC-Compliant Make-Ready Work

Location: Kalamazoo, MI / Remote (U.S.)

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

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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