Engineering Structures Jobs in Schenectady New York Remote

Location: On-site in Upstate NY (Relocation from Canada welcome!)

Please note: We are only considering W2 candidates at this time. Applications from third-party vendors or C2C arrangements will not be considered.

ADVENT Engineering is an engineering and consulting firm providing expertise to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Headquartered near San Francisco, California, and with operations in the Eastern and Western US, Canada and Singapore, our company is involved in almost every facet of global pharmaceutical and biotechnology facility design and process engineering and quality system projects.

ADVENT's services include process engineering, automation engineering, project engineering, facility/system design, start up and commissioning, validation and compliance consulting for distinguished and successful biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.

The successful candidate will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, automation, commissioning and start-up of various processes, systems and facilities. A combination of strong technical aptitude, automation engineering skills and technical writing are the desired skill set.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join our growing team!

Full-Time | Onsite

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically proficient Process Engineer who will work with a group of engineers involved in the design, automation, commissioning and start-up of various processes, systems and facilities. A combination of strong technical aptitude, automation engineering skills and technical writing are the desired skill set.

Responsibilities

• Work with Upstream equipment
• Fermentation
• Process optimization
• Process scale-up or scale-down studies
• Commissioning and Qualification
• Protocol generation and execution
• Data analysis
• Report writing
• Author SOPs
• Great communication skills (presenting, and writing)
• Protein expression/purification
• GxP (GDP, GLP, or GMP a major asset)

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Required: 3+ years of experience in the biotech-pharmaceutical academic or industrial environment.
• Bioprocess experience preferred
• Fill finish experience preferred
• Basic knowledge of upstream/downstream drug substance manufacturing.
• Basic knowledge of regulatory compliance inclusive of cGMP, OSHA, EPA, FDA regulations. Familiarity with ICH guidelines and EMA regulations is a plus.
• Basic technical writing with proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Word, Sharepoint, etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments.
• Demonstrated experience with manufacturing processes and equipment such as CIP systems, bioreactors, filtration skids, chromatography and lyophilization equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the Commissioning and Qualification.
• Travel within USA as needed for the projects.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Full health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement, PTO, and more

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With over 40 years of experience, AFSCO, a division of Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC has become a trusted leader in the Upstate New York market and is committed to providing safe, high-quality, and customer-focused perimeter security solutions through Professional Service and Maximum Value.

Established in 2006, Pro Max Fence Systems, LLC has become a trusted leader in perimeter security, delivering top-quality fencing solutions for commercial and residential applications. We proudly serve diverse industries, including transportation, utilities, education, government, corrections, and residential development, offering a range of products such as chain link, ornamental fencing, automated gate systems, access control, sound walls, and high-security barriers. Our work is driven by core values that shape every decision and partnership: Safety-Minded, Integrity, Customer First, Respectful, Quality-Focused, Collaborative, Driven, and Innovative.

With multiple branch locations across the Northeast including Reading, Wrightsville, Mohrsville, Pittsburgh and State College, PA; Bridgeville and Milford, DE; Albany and Syracuse, NY, we proudly serve customers throughout Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia, Delaware, and New York.

For further information visit our website at

Academic Rank Open – Cardiac Anesthesiologist

Albany Medical Center, the Capital Region’s only academic medical center and Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, is seeking cardiac anesthesiologists to join our growing adult Cardiac Anesthesia Division in the Department of Anesthesiology. This recruitment is driven by significant growth in our adult open-heart program and busy structural heart services.

In this role, you will be part of a collegial, highly skilled team providing care for a wide spectrum of cardiac surgical and interventional cardiology patients. You will have opportunities to:

• Practice at the top of your specialty with a high-volume program covering CABG, valve surgery (including multi-valve procedures), and aortic surgery, as well as busy structural heart program (TAVR, TMVR, TEER, and more).
• Engage in teaching and mentorship for cardiac anesthesia fellows, anesthesiology residents, SRNAs, and medical students.
• Participate in clinical and educational research with experienced mentors and institutional support.
• Collaborate with nationally recognized cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and intensivists in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Benefit from flexible staffing patterns and part-time options.
• Our Cardiac Anesthesia Service:
• Expecting approximately 700 open cardiac surgical cases this year (up from 400 last year), plus over 1,200 structural heart cases .
• Uses state-of-the-art intraoperative echocardiography (all faculty are Advanced Perioperative TEE–certified).
• Works in a dedicated cardiac OR block with specialized cardiac anesthesia support staff.
• Provides perioperative care in a cardiac anesthesia care team model focused on quality and safety.

Salary & Benefits:
Competitive salary for Assistant Professor range $391,000–$411,000, with higher ranks discussed following interviews. Compensation of ~$25,000 for cardiac pager call plus additional pay if called in. Generous sign-on bonus up to $45,000 , relocation up to $7,500 and overtime opportunities for additional compensation.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to:

Physician Recruitment

About Albany Medical Center & the Capital Region:
Albany Medical Center is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees.

Albany Medical Center offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including:

• Excellent health care coverage with no copay at Albany Medical Center providers
• A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing

Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Medical Center offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma centers, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College.

Albany Medical Center , along with Columbia Memorial Health , Glens Falls Hospital , Saratoga Hospital , and the Visiting Nurses , form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.

Albany Medical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, including women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Primo Brands is a leading branded beverage company in North America with a focus on healthy hydration. We are proud to offer an extensive and iconic portfolio of highly recognizable, sustainably sourced, and conveniently packaged branded beverages distributed across more than 150,000 retail outlets.

Compensation: $36 / hour + Paid OT

Location: Halfmoon, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 2PM to 10PM  + 6%-8% of base hourly rate paid for applicable hours worked  

Must be flexible to travel to other locations for support.

• The Fleet Mechanic position is responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis and repair of fleet vehicles and equipment as assigned.  

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair all fleet vehicles within assigned Primo Water North America locations. 

• Respond to field service calls.  

• Order mechanical components, services and parts and maintain inventory. 

• Perform and document all phases of vehicle maintenance and repair, including diagnostics.  

• Maintain communication with drivers and management regarding maintenance and service of vehicles and equipment. 

• Maintain a unit history file for each vehicle

• Must be 21 years of age or older. 

• Experience with both diesel /propane vehicles and air brake systems, preferably with heavy duty vehicles.  

• Engine and Chassis Diagnostic software experience. 

• Focus on safe work practices and high quality while executing duties under minimal supervision. 

• Accurately record and document all maintenance activity.  

• Ability to use fleet software for vehicle maintenance tracking, input work orders, and inventory management. 

• Workflow -- Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) and US DOT requirements for commercial vehicles. 

• Ability to lift parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Must have own set of personal tools. 

• Ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) driver qualification policy requirements. 

• CDL preferred; ability to obtain within six (6) months of entering the position (CDL may be required in some locations) 

Primo Brands’ established portfolio includes billion-dollar brands Poland Spring® and Pure Life®, premium brands like Saratoga® and Mountain Valley®, regional leaders such as Arrowhead®, Deer Park®, Ice Mountain® Ozarka®, and Zephyrhills®, purified brands, Primo Water® and Sparkletts®, and flavored and enhanced brands like Splash® and AC+ION®.  Our extensive direct-to-consumer offerings and industry-leading line-up of innovative water dispensers create consumer connectivity through recurring water purchases across Water Direct, Water Exchange, and Water Refill. At Primo Brands, our more than 11,000 associates are at the heart of what we do and deliver on our mission to provide healthy hydration to consumers wherever, however and whenever they want it. We believe in fostering a respectful culture, which values our associates who are deeply invested in quality hydration, our communities, and the sustainability of our packaging and water sources for generations to come.

Primo Brands is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.

Candidates must possess strong English language skills to effectively communicate with customers and provide exceptional service. Proficiency in English is essential for understanding customer needs, resolving inquiries, and collaborating with team members.

• Build Real Skills: Gain hands‑on experience, practical skills, and industry knowledge through meaningful work and targeted learning opportunities.
• Work on Impactful Projects: Contribute to real projects that support business priorities and address real‑world health care challenges.
• Grow Your Network: Connect with leaders, mentors, and fellow interns through networking events and everyday collaboration.
• Learn from Mentors: Receive guidance and feedback from experienced professionals who are invested in your growth.
• Give Back: Participate in community service initiatives and be part of an organization committed to making a difference.
• Support Your Well‑Being: Experience a supportive culture with programs that promote balance and well‑being.
• Launch Your Career: Join an award‑winning, inclusive workplace and explore a future in a growing, evolving industry.

• Assess customer & business needs, perform market research and produce data-based proposals on how to reach desired outcomes.
• Work with customer experience team, business owners, and technical teams to gain alignment on path forward.
• Work across the business to prioritize epics/features, organize product increments, and present on findings and paths forward.
• Present clear and well-defined goals for product increments
• Participate in solution strategy process to ensure that solutions being defined align with incremental goals.
• Work with product and business owners to ensure feature prioritization is representative of the product roadmap.
• Track and manage metrics to measure product performance (e.g. adoption metrics, customer satisfaction, etc.)

• College coursework required towards a degree in technology, design, business or related field.
• Enrollment in Graduate or MBA program preferred.
• 1-3 years work experience in software or healthcare industry preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills in areas such as teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.
• Ability to handle multiple workstreams simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Ability to create presentations and present to stakeholders.
• Excellent planning, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence technical and non-technical partners.
• Ability to be a product evangelist.
• Interest in and high-level understanding of the product management discipline
• Interest in Agile software development
• Interest in the health care vertical
• Ability to understand the long-term ("big picture") and short-term perspectives of situations.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Passionate about customer success and customer results.
• Ability to gather and analyze data from qualitative and quantitative sources.

An international manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Health and Safety Coordinator to lead the safety function from their Rotterdam, NY facility. Overseeing two sites in the area, this newly created position plays a key role in fostering a workplace culture focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing proactive health and safety programs, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting site-wide initiatives to promote the health and well-being of all employees.

The Role:

• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Deliver OSHA-required safety training and educate employees on hazardous materials management, chemical safety, and emergency procedures.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses, lead root cause analyses, and develop corrective action plans with supervisors.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA through oversight of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and emergency response programs.
• Serve as the site representative during internal and external safety audits, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and goals.

The Candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of environmental, health, and safety experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Strong understanding of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal and state regulations.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and safety management software systems.

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• Review and approve pending client requests to ensure proper authorizations and supporting documentation are in place and meet policy requirements.
  
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• Interface with teams and businesses to resolve on-going issues and answer specific policy questions.
  
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• Apply business judgment to identify unusual or suspicious activities and escalate issues as appropriate.
  
• Associate must understand and adhere to all policies and procedures including, but not limited to, quality, client service, information security, and compliance.
  

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• Ability to adapt to new challenges and a fast-changing environment.
  
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  

*At Securian Financial the internal position title is Infrastructure Dir."

Mission

"To lead the engineering discipline that ensures Securian's technology platforms and cloud services are built and operated with uncompromising resilience, performance, and quality. This role drives the design and automation of fault-tolerant, high-availability architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP-ensuring the enterprise meets resiliency, scalability, and efficiency expectations at every layer of technology."

Positioning

The Director of Resilience Engineering and Quality Leader is both a strategic peer and technical counterpart to the Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering Leader.

This role provides bench depth and succession coverage for REO's most technically complex domains while driving innovation in reliability, resilience, and performance practices.

• Strategic influence: Shapes cloud reliability, quality engineering, and resilience strategy across REO and Architecture domains.

• Operational authority: Leads Sr. Managers and Managers who own the execution of quality, resilience, and performance engineering capabilities.

• Enterprise collaboration: Works hand-in-hand with Technology, Solution, Business, Data, and Enterprise Architects to embed reliability and resilience as core architecture principles.

Scope of Accountability

Resilience Engineering & Cloud Reliability

• Architect and validate fault-tolerant, regionally resilient architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

• Own resilience automation, chaos testing, and IaC-based recovery validation.

• Lead cross-cloud reliability design reviews and failure-mode analyses for critical systems.

Quality Engineering & Continuous Testing

• Define enterprise-wide quality engineering strategy integrated into CI/CD pipelines.

• Drive automation-first testing (functional, non-functional, performance, resilience).

• Embed observability-driven quality validation and contract testing across services.

Performance, Capacity & Efficiency Engineering

• Oversee predictive capacity planning, scaling automation, and cost/efficiency optimization (FinOps/GreenOps).

• Partner with Platform & Infrastructure teams to tune performance across application and platform layers.

• Measure and report on performance SLIs/SLAs aligned to REO's Reliability Metrics framework.

Cross-Domain Architecture Collaboration

• Partner with Enterprise Architects to codify resilience and reliability standards in technology blueprints.

• Collaborate with Technology & Solution Architects to design service reliability into delivery architectures.

• Engage Data Architects for data resilience, replication, and pipeline reliability.

• Work with Business Architects to align technical reliability goals with critical business outcomes.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead a team of Sr. Managers and Managers, fostering a high-performance, hands-on engineering culture.

• Build and mentor top-tier technical talent in cloud reliability, resilience, and quality automation.

• Partner with HR and REO Enablement to develop succession plans and technical competency frameworks.

Core Technical Competencies

• AWS (primary) - Multi-account design, HA architecture, region failover, resilience automation, Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation.

• Azure & GCP (secondary) - Compute, networking, and reliability constructs; hybrid cloud design and failover integration.

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) - Deep proficiency in Terraform, policy-as-code (OPA/Conftest), drift detection, pipeline integration.

• Reliability & Chaos Engineering - AWS Fault Injection Simulator, Gremlin, steady-state hypothesis design.

• Observability & Quality Automation - OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, CloudWatch, K6, Gatling; CI/CD quality gates and dashboards.

• Performance Engineering - Load, stress, and soak testing automation; performance profiling and SLO alignment.

• Disaster Recovery Automation - Cross-region orchestration, IaC-driven DR runs, replication validation.

• FinOps/GreenOps - Cloud cost and efficiency automation, carbon-aware scaling policies.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership: Operates at the intersection of deep engineering and executive strategy.

• Multi-Domain Collaborator: Integrates reliability and resilience across architecture, operations, and business domains.

• Talent Multiplier: Develops and empowers senior managers, fostering engineering mastery and innovation.

• Credible Technical Authority: Trusted peer to Infrastructure & Reliability Engineering; capable of leading architecture reviews and executive briefings.

• Change Champion: Drives transformation of reliability practices across platforms, pipelines, and teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• 12+ years in cloud engineering, reliability, or platform leadership roles.

• 5+ years leading Sr. Managers/Managers in technical domains.

• Proven expertise across AWS, with working knowledge of Azure and GCP.

• Experience with multi-cloud governance, DR design, IaC at scale, and reliability automation.

• Strong understanding of observability, SRE principles, and REO/ITIL-aligned reliability frameworks.

• Certifications:

  • Required: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

  • Preferred: AWS DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect

Success Metrics

• 99.9% availability maintained for Tier-1 workloads.

• 100% coverage of DR automation for Tier-1 services.

• 25% annual increase in automated quality/test coverage.

• 15% annual improvement in resource efficiency and cost performance.

• Documented resilience participation across all enterprise architecture blueprints.

• Positive "technical peer readiness" and succession rating from Head of REO.

Summary Value Proposition

This Director role blends deep AWS reliability engineering expertise, multi-cloud technical breadth, and leadership scale.

It ensures REO maintains both technical depth and leadership redundancy, and it strengthens the bridge between engineering execution and enterprise architecture alignment.

#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:

Pay 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).

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