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At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.
As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.
In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.
At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.
Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.
From your PASSION to ours
The Associate Grants Manager works directly with the Director, Government and Industry Affairs and with the Senior Funding Advisor on initiatives aimed at securing public funding for priority projects across the Lactalis USA footprint. The position is responsible for sourcing and understanding technical information provided by Manufacturing, Human Resources, Engineering, Finance and other business units and then translating that information into language suitable for a grant application. The position requires strong verbal and written communication skills as well as the ability to adapt to various internal and external audience needs. Typical interactions will include grant administrators or state and municipal agencies - for example, when clarifications are needed regarding eligible expenses, program timelines, etc.
In addition to helping identify funding opportunities that match Lactalis USA's long-term funding priorities and managing applications/interactions, this role will manage reporting and compliance processes for successful applications along with internal project tracking reports.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of Government and Industry Affairs and be based in our downtown Chicago office.
From your STORY to ours
- SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Holds a critical cross-functional role at Lactalis USA - across all brands, offices and manufacturing sites - responsible for both the strategic and financial dimensions of grant acquisition and management.
- Under the leadership of the Director, Government and Industry Affairs, this position conducts grant writing, proposal development and coordination with program teams, while also drafting grant budgets, preparing financial documentation, and ensuring compliance with grantor and internal financial standards.
- Gathers internal financial and technical project data for planned investments for new U.S. capital projects, production lines, expansion of existing activities, innovation, efficiency/optimization of resources, automation, staff training, transition to green energy sources or other ESG-related initiatives and assess if the projects contemplated may qualify for government incentives (i.e. 'right fit' between business drivers behind a project and funding program themes, objectives and requirements).
- Manages relationships with grant administrators, federal, state and local agencies. Identifies new opportunities for relationship-building.
- Compiles, tracks, updates and memorializes current U.S. funding programs and opportunities administered by Lactalis USA divisions.
- Communicates with external program administrators to gather program information (eligible applicants, eligible projects and activities, eligible expenditures, assessment criteria, etc.).
- Supports the development, execution and monitoring of funding application engagement plans (orienting the right projects towards the right programs to maximize opportunities).
- Identifies, pursues and tracks new funding opportunities.
- Enters data and qualitative information in internal tools (e.g. Excel, Qlik or other databases) to track funding applications and compliance/reporting for approved funding. Prepares reports, tables, diagrams, or other types of figures that will improve the effectiveness of internal and external communication products.
- Builds cross-departmental collaboration around funding opportunities and performance reporting.
- Develops and refines standard operating procedures (SOPs), templates, and internal workflows to strengthen grants management capacity. Provide training and technical assistance to staff on grant proposal development and compliance with best practices.
- Supports the Director, Government and Industry Affairs, and the Vice President of Communications and Government Affairs, on other regulatory, government relations or industry relations matters, administrative management, budget management and other divisional and company priorities.
Requirements
From your EXPERTISE to ours
- University degree or College diploma in Engineering, Food Science, Finance, Business administration, Agricultural economics, or other related discipline.
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years of grants management or grants administration experience.
- General knowledge of federal, state and local grant and funding incentive environments.
- Prior experience in securing private or public funding for large capex projects or in the consumer-packed goods industry is a plus.
Competencies
- Strong detail and process orientation, with experience creating, organizing and editing technical documentation as well as distilling complex manufacturing and engineering concepts into simple language.
- Self-starter who works with minimal supervision and the ability to manage multiple projects and reporting in a deadline-driven environment.
- Works well in a large multi-site environment with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate a compelling story in conversation and written correspondence.
- Ability to read, write and speak French would prove an asset in the role (but not required).
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required for day-to-day work.
At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.
Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.
Pelstar LLC isan ISO 13485 and ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of Class I medical devices under the Health o meter Professional and Bridge Healthcare brands. We are seeking a motivated quality professional to own and lead quality and regulatory as the company’s Quality Manager. Our products, trusted across the full continuum of care—from physician offices and long-term care facilities to acute care and ambulatory surgery centers—are distributed across North America and extend globally into South America, the Middle East, and Asia.
Role Overview: The Quality Manager serves as the company’s authority for quality and regulatory compliance, operating in close partnership with Engineering and executive leadership. The role holds final quality decision authority for product release, supplier qualification, and process changes. This is a primarily on-site, hands-on leadership role with limited flexibility based on business needs responsible for ensuring effective execution of QMS processes and data-driven quality decisions. This position reports to the head of Engineering, with direct and regular engagement with the CEO/President to ensure alignment on quality and regulatory priorities. The role currently has no direct reports and leverages internal and external support resources to support QMS activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as FDA Management Representative with final quality decision authority and responsibility for regulatory compliance and QMS effectiveness
- Own, maintain, and continuously improve the ISO 13485 and ISO 9001-certified QMS, including leading audits, CAPAs, and management reviews
- Establish and oversee part and product inspections and release activities, including direct execution as needed and final review/approval of delegated acceptance decisions
- Oversee supplier qualification, monitoring, and compliance with regulatory and quality requirements, and serve as the U.S. Agent for designated foreign suppliers
- Direct and coordinate internal resources, in collaboration with functional leaders, to meet quality and regulatory objectives
- Analyze quality data, trends, and risk using appropriate statistical methods
- Drive quality culture and cross-functional engagement by promoting a customer- and patient-oriented culture (weighEasier®) and communicating quality objectives and risks across the organization
- Travel up to 5%
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required. Engineering, Science, or a related technical field preferred. Additional relevant education is a plus.
- 6+ years of quality/regulatory experience in a regulated environment, including 4+ years in medical devices within a certified quality system (e.g., ISO 13485)
- Demonstrated experience owning quality and/or regulatory processes and final decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- 10+ years of technical, quality, or regulatory experience in medical devices
- Prior experience serving as FDA Management Representative
- Experience managing team or external vendors with demonstrated independent decision authority
- Strong statistical analysis background – ASQ, RAPS, Lean, or similar certifications preferred
- Experience with similar technologies to existing product families
Compensation and Benefits: We offer a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive suite of health benefits, tailored to support the wellbeing of our team members and their families.
Location: On-site, McCook, IL 60525
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Toolroom Manager
Position Overview
The Toolroom Manager is responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair, and performance of stamping dies and tooling that support production operations. This role leads the toolroom team and ensures tooling is properly maintained to support quality, efficiency, and production uptime. The position works closely with manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance teams to troubleshoot tooling issues, improve processes, and ensure tooling systems operate reliably.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily operations of the toolroom, including scheduling and coordinating die maintenance, repairs, and tooling improvements.
- Supervise and mentor tool and die technicians, providing technical guidance and training to support skill development and consistent workmanship.
- Troubleshoot stamping dies, tooling components, and press-related issues to reduce downtime and support efficient production.
- Establish and maintain organized toolroom processes including preventative maintenance schedules, tooling records, and repair documentation.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify tooling improvements and support new product launches.
- Analyze recurring tooling issues and coordinate corrective actions to improve reliability and performance.
- Ensure tooling repairs and maintenance meet required tolerances and quality standards.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to press uptime, tooling life, and overall manufacturing efficiency.
- Maintain a safe and organized working environment within the toolroom.
- Coordinate priorities and workload within the toolroom to ensure production needs are supported.
- Maintain records related to die maintenance, repairs, and tooling performance history.
Qualifications
- Strong background working with tool and die operations in a metal stamping environment
- Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring tool and die technicians
- Solid understanding of stamping dies, die maintenance, and press troubleshooting
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and die specifications
- Experience operating or supporting toolroom equipment such as mills, grinders, lathes, and related machining equipment
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to organize tooling processes and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Work Environment
This position operates primarily within a manufacturing environment supporting stamping operations and tooling activities. The role requires regular movement throughout the toolroom and production floor and exposure to typical industrial conditions including machinery, noise, oils, and metalworking equipment.
Before applying: Candidates must be located near Chicago, the state of Illinois, or surrounding cities/states.
A global leader in industrial manufacturing and precision technology is seeking a Senior Strategic Account Manager to manage and grow key customer relationships within its packaging equipment division. This role focuses on developing long-term partnerships with some of the organization’s largest strategic customers across the food, beverage, and consumer goods industries. Rather than prospecting for brand-new accounts, this position centers on expanding business within existing enterprise customers, identifying new capital equipment opportunities, and driving strategic growth initiatives.
If you enjoy relationship-driven sales, technical problem-solving, and working closely with manufacturing leaders, this is an opportunity to represent a market-leading technology platform used across some of the world’s largest production environments.
What You’ll Do:
- Manage and grow relationships with strategic enterprise accounts
- Identify opportunities to expand equipment installations across customer manufacturing sites
- Partner with customer engineering, operations, and procurement teams to understand production needs
- Lead strategic account planning and long-term growth initiatives
- Coordinate with internal engineering, service, and product teams to deliver solutions
- Support capital equipment projects from initial opportunity through implementation
- Maintain accurate opportunity tracking and account planning in CRM systems
- Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and evolving manufacturing technologies
What We’re Looking For:
- 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, strategic account management, or business development
- Background selling industrial equipment, manufacturing technology, automation, or capital equipment
- Ability to communicate technical solutions to engineers, plant managers, and operations leaders
- Strong relationship-building and consultative sales skills
- Experience managing complex accounts across multiple locations
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Travel: This is a field-based role with approximately 50–75% travel, typically involving customer visits throughout the Midwest (near Chicago) and surrounding regions.
Why This Opportunity:
- Work with a market-leading industrial technology platform
- Manage high-value strategic accounts rather than transactional sales
- Strong collaboration with engineering, service, and product teams
- Opportunity to influence major manufacturing operations and production processes
- Competitive compensation with quarterly incentive opportunities and uncapped upside
About Ascendco Health
Hospitals today are under greater pressure to optimize health performance than ever before and balancing patients’ physical health with hospitals’ financial health is stressing the system. Ascendco Health is an emerging health tech company that uses a unique blend of data, software, and analytics to digitally transform the way surgical devices are purchased and managed. Fueled by collaboration and inspired by innovation, we take pride in challenging the status quo with energy that accelerates results and enhances patient safety and surgical efficiency.
Summary of the Role
The Client Success Engineer works at the intersection of software implementation, support, engineering, and education. In this role you will be the go to technical expert on how our software is deployed and used in a fast moving, complex, and critical healthcare environment. You will be instrumental in getting our solution successfully deployed, running smoothly, and continuously improving for our clients. Along the way you’ll create and revise technical content that empowers both our clients and internal teams to help themselves spread and drive maximum value from the Ascendco platform.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with our software engineering team to become an expert in our current software modules and new modules as they are developed
- Help with QA, documentation, and training as new modules are developed, deployed, and operationalized
- Be a central part of the communication feedback loop between the software engineering team, internal subject matter experts, and our clients as our software continues to evolve
- Work with client IT departments to communicate technical and security specifications for how our platform is deployed and supported
- Work closely with our client success managers to help with the technical/IT aspects of implementing our platform for clients
- Protect our software engineer’s time by helping our support team with level 2 / complex support requests
- Build documentation and educational materials for how our software is deployed and used
- Spend approximately 25% of your time traveling to work onsite with other Ascenders at client facilities to help with go lives and operationalizing new modules
Requirements
- Very good communication skills all around
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to self-motivate and follow through on projects
- Curiosity and excitement that computers and software are a “bicycle of the mind”
- Patience and empathy working with people and technology
- Very effective at prioritizing and managing multiple tasks simultaneously, while maintaining focus and achieving successful outcomes
- Capable of efficiently navigating and adapting to changing priorities and deadlines
- Work remotely and in shared tech space
- Passion for continuous learning and improvement
How will you make an impact?
We are looking for a Principal Thermal Rack Engineer within the Intelligent Infrastructure Segment to drive advanced cooling solutions for high-performance computing systems. This role involves incorporating thermal components such as direct liquid cooling (DLC) systems, coolant distribution units (CDUs), and manifolds into network and server racks (EIA 19” and ORv3). You will leverage CFD tools to perform rack and system-level thermal and fluid analysis, ensuring optimal flow distribution, pressure drop, and temperature performance. Additionally, you will create 3D CAD designs for seamless hardware integration, lead validation testing, and resolve thermal or flow issues through root cause analysis and corrective actions. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, customers, and global vendors is essential to align thermal architectures with overall system design and international standards.
What will you do?
- Lead the end-to-end integration and testing of rack thermal solutions, including liquid cooling systems in varying form factors and product lines.
- Use CFD tools (FloTherm or Macroflow) to perform switch, rack, and system-level thermal/fluid analysis (flow distribution, pressure drop, and temperature profiling).
- Design and optimize thermal components using 3D CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) to support seamless hardware integration and testing.
- Participate in customer engagements and site visits to understand and document deployment constraints and gather feedback for design improvements.
- Partner with factory teams to ensure racks are built with proper airflow, hose routing, and thermal safeguards, while establishing best practices that improve build consistency across deployments.
- Collaborate with Architects/Compliance/Reliability and global vendors to align thermal architectures with total system design and international data center/thermal/mechanical standards (e.g., UL, OCP, ASHRAE, ISTA, ASTM, NEBS).
- Conduct thermal, mechanical, and reliability testing, analyzing airflow, coolant flow rates, pressure drops, and structural integrity to ensure compliance with the end-users’ specifications.
- Develop and maintain design documentation including BOMs, wetted materials compliance, test plans, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
- Manage relationships with mechanical/thermal component vendors to build out a robust partner ecosystem consisting of racks, CDUs, hoses, manifolds, QDs, and cold plates.
- Ensure mechanical designs support airflow management, thermal containment, and integration with cooling systems (e.g., in-row cooling, in-rack cooling, rear door heat exchangers).
- Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for mechanical and thermal failures or field issues.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
How will you get here?
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Thermal Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field is required
Experience:
- Minimum of 7+ years of experience in thermal/mechanical systems integration
- 3+ years of specific experience in rack-scale thermal design and analysis
- Strong understanding of mechanical systems, integration strategies, and large-scale program management
- Familiarity with server design, heatsinks, cold plates, hoses, and blind-mate connectors
- Proficiency in CFD simulation (e.g. ANSYS, 6Sigma, etc.) and 3D modeling software (e.g. SolidWorks, Creo)
- Hands-on experience with thermal chambers, fans, and coolant
- Excellent English communication skills (verbal and written) with strong technical leadership capabilities
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Creative, self-motivated, accountable, and team-oriented
- Able to work independently with minimal oversight
- Capable of assessing projects, articulating risks, and developing project milestones
- Skilled in writing reports, business correspondence, and procedural guides
- Effective at presenting information and responding to management and customers
- Capable of influencing others and sharing best practices
- Familiar with stage-gate processes in project lifecycle management (PLCM)
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 30%
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field is preferred
- Experience designing mechanical systems for data centers, telecom, or industrial power/cooling products.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication and testing; experience working with global suppliers and contract manufacturers a plus.
About Jabil’s Intelligent Infrastructure Group:
- Headquartered in Austin, TX, with a flagship facility located near The Domain and the Austin FC stadium
- Growing rapidly, with a team of more than 100 employees in Austin (500+ worldwide) and significant expansion planned through 2026
- Generated over $12 billion in FY25 revenue, driven largely by partnerships with major hyperscale customers
- Delivers cutting‑edge engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions that power the world's AI infrastructure and global data center ecosystems
As part of the total rewards package, this position is eligible for:
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee stock purchase plan
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Architect, design, and maintain scalable CI/CD pipelines using Azure/AWS DevSecOps.
- Build and optimize Docker-based microservices, images, and deployment pipelines.
- Lead deployments across Docker Swarm, Kubernetes/EKS, and multi-location environments.
- Develop infrastructure automation using Ansible, bash scripting, Terraform and Git-based workflow.
- Manage release pipelines using container registries, artifact feeds, template pipelines, and multi-stage workflows.
- Design multi-environment strategies for dev, QA, staging, and production deployment.
- Implement cloud-native services with AWS & Azure cloud platforms.
- Implement basic security practices, including IAM roles, secrets management, and access controls.
- Develop secure, modular, reusable build and release systems.
- Work closely with full-stack engineering teams (Angular, Java, Python , backend APIs, database engineers).
- Mentor junior DevOps engineers and lead DevOps roadmap decisions.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
DevOps Expertise:
Azure DevOps pipelines, YAML templating, CI/CD strategy, Git branching models.
Containerization & Orchestration:
Docker images, Docker Compose, Docker Swarm, multi-node/multi-location deployments.
Cloud Technologies:
Azure deployments & infrastructure, AWS (IAM, Lambda, S3, CloudWatch).
Programming / Scripting Languages:
Python, Bash, Linux/Unix administration, awk, shell automation, groovy.
Infrastructure Automation:
Ansible playbooks, tasks/roles, inventory design, configuration management.
Distributed Deployment Architecture:
Multi-site replication, node selection by IP, dynamic service routing.
Database Stack Experience:
PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB operations & migrations.
Observability & Logging:
CloudWatch monitoring, log collection, Prometheus, Grafana, reporting & metrics.
Version Control & Build Systems:
Azure Devops, Git, Git submodules, artifact storage, registry solutions, Secrets Management.
Nice to have AI knowledge/experience and willingness to learn.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field. MS preferred.
- 7+ years experience in a software devops/development/test capacity with enterprise server, storage or networking products.
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.
*Securian Financial Groups internal position title isInfrastructure Consultant.
Position Summary:
We are looking for an AWS Dev OpsEngineer with hands-on experience in AWS Tools to help build and maintain cloud infrastructure that supports our data and analytics platforms. This role is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in cloud engineering who is ready to take ownership of infrastructure components and collaborate across teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient solutions. Executes projects to research, proof of concept, and implement new solutions. Maintains awareness of trends and technologies to meet new and emerging stakeholder requirements.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Champion the selection of Data and Analytics platforms and tools to be used across the enterprise.
- Engage with users and vendors to execute technology proof of concepts that validate use cases and the value of new solutions.
- Onboard new platforms and tools to ensure solutions are adopted effectively across the organization.
- Collaborate with Data Engineering and Data Science teams to identify tooling gaps and inefficiencies and partner to implement solutions for their needs.
- Build and maintain AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Configure and manage core AWS services including EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, Lambda, Glue, Redshift and VPC Networking.
- Support data engineering and analytics teams by provisioning and optimizing cloud resources for data pipelines and analytics workloads.
- Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like CloudWatch.
- Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and deployment automation.
- Ensure infrastructure security through proper IAM policies, encryption, and network configurations.
- Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and solution architects to improve infrastructure design and performance.
- Document infrastructure processes and configurations for operational transparency and team knowledge sharing.
- Ability to work with ambiguity and organize requirements to identify options.
- Ability to build productive relationships and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
- Proficient in managing and maintaining Linux-based systems, including installation, configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Experienced with shell scripting, system security, user management, and automation tools to ensure reliable and efficient server operations.
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering, with a focus on AWS.
- Experience working with structured and unstructured data and data storage technology RDS Postgres, S3
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
- Experience with AWS services relevant to data and analytics (e.g., Glue, Redshift).
- Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices (e.g., Git, GitHub, CI/CD, Docker).
- Basic scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of cloud networking, security, and cost optimization principles.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, Associate Developer or Associate Machine Learning Engineer).
- Exposure to big data tools and frameworks (e.g., Spark, Hive). Airflow, Control M, Streamsets
- Cloud Data Platforms: Snowflake, AWS Redshift, RDS, Postgres
- Data Governance & Cataloging: Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC), Cloud Data Governance and Catalog (CDGC)
- Master Data Management: Reltio MDM for authoritative data domains
- AI Enablement: SageMaker, AWS Bedrock, Textract, etc. for AI development, MLflow for model lifecycle management
- Experience working in agile or cross-functional teams.
#LI-Hybrid**This position willhave a hybrid working arrangement, workingin-officefor a minimum of3days aweek.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. Ifyou'reina commutable distance (90 minutes)you'lljoin us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$89,000.00 - $164,300.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
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*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Data Science Sr Analyst or Data Science Consultant. The title and salary will be determined based on experience and applied skills.*
Summary
As an Operational Support Data Scientist at Securian Financial, you will bridge advanced analytics and day-to-day business operations by designing, deploying, monitoring, and continuously improving AI-driven solutions that support enterprise processes.
This role focuses on supporting reliable, scalable, and explainable AI solutions that enhance operational efficiency, decision support, customer experience, and risk management across Digital, Marketing, Sales, and Servicing functions.
You will operate at the intersection of data science, MLOps, and the business - ensuring models are maintained, enhanced, monitored, and aligned with Securian's Enterprise Data Strategy Vision and Operating Principles.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
AI Solution Development & Deployment
Work with business teams to enhance existing solutions to enhance and optimize existing AI/ML solutions.
Deploy and manage solutions using cloud-native tools (e.g., AWS SageMaker).
Operational Model Support & Optimization
Monitor model performance, data drift, and operational KPIs.
Troubleshoot production issues and continuously enhance and optimize models for performance, stability, and cost efficiency.
Establish measurement frameworks to quantify operational impact of deployed solutions.
Data Engineering & Analytical Execution
Transform structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data into actionable features and insights.
Perform exploratory analysis and visualization to identify operational improvement opportunities.
Collaborate with engineering teams to productionize data solutions.
Stakeholder Engagement & Explainability
Partner with cross-functional operational stakeholders to understand business workflows and translate them into AI-enabled solutions.
Communicate complex AI methodologies and results clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Ensure model transparency, explainability, fairness, and ethical AI application in alignment with enterprise governance standards.
Required Qualifications
Demonstrated experience developing, deploying, or supporting production AI/ML models in cloud environments.
Strong proficiency in Python and experience with tools such as AWS SageMaker and GitHub.
Experience building operationalized data science solutions (not just prototypes).
Strong understanding of statistical modeling, machine learning algorithms, and model validation techniques.
Ability to clearly explain technical concepts, model outputs, and operational trade-offs to stakeholders.
Strong ethical judgment with a commitment to responsible and unbiased AI development.
Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of hands-on experience in data science, applied AI, or machine learning.
Experience supporting AI solutions in operational or production environments.
Familiarity with MLOps practices, model governance frameworks, and automation tooling.
Experience working in regulated industries (financial services preferred).
#LI-hybrid **This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement.**
Securian Financial believes in hybrid work as an integral part of our culture. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you're in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you'll join us 3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules.
The estimated base pay range for this job is:
$72,000.00 - $134,000.00Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.
Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:
Paid time off:
We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:
Mental Wellness and Disability
Pride at Securian Financial
Securian Young Professionals Network
Securian Multicultural Network
Securian Women and Allies Network
Servicemember Associate Resource Group
For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.
This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.
Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).
To view our privacy statement click here
To view our legal statement click here
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.