Innovative Computer Solutions Group Inc Jobs in Usa

Overview:

As a Product Owner in Affinity Solutions Technology (AST) you will lead a cross-functional agile team implementing technology solutions for Securian's Affinity Solutions and Securian Canada markets. AST teams demonstrate passion for delivering innovative solutions for clients, customers, and internal partners, driven by creative problem-solving skills, strong collaboration, and analytical abilities.

You need to be passionate about delivering business value through technology while remaining flexible to adapt to evolving and emerging needs. You will partner with stakeholders to define your team's strategy and roadmap, owning your team's prioritization and delivery. You will work closely with your team, other Product Owners, business stakeholders, engineering leaders, and technology partners to deliver solutions using a blend of methodologies.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Partners with the business to build trust and translate operations, customer needs, and technology into impactful digital solutions-resolving trade-offs, managing risks and dependencies, creating and driving product roadmaps with a focus on measurable outcomes, and communicating transparently.

• Maintains a backlog to prioritize work/stories for the team by synthesizing all relevant data, research and any other available information.

• Engages stakeholders through ongoing collaboration to understand evolving customer needs, advocate for the business, and share insights with teams to drive alignment and optimal outcomes.

• Leverages emerging best practices and market trends to drive operational efficiencies and align technology strategies with business goals.

• Uses all available resources (e.g., analytics, reporting, surveys, ethnographic research, qualitative data, usability testing) to understand product performance and customer satisfaction.

• Effectively communicates product value through storytelling, connecting to business/customer impact and engages stakeholders in strategic decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Cross functional understanding of how their work integrates with other business workstreams and initiatives.

• Understands how to leverage team effectiveness metrics (e.g., velocity/cycle time) to drive value.

• Contributes to strategic product decisions by incorporating total cost of ownership and providing input into operating budget planning.

• Participates in governance meetings and communicates technical and business product status and progress with senior leaders.

• Creates product delivery commitments such as service level agreements and BCM plans to support resiliency requirements.

• Engages in product discovery efforts to identify strategic opportunities.

• Proactively develops and demonstrates advanced knowledge of and experience with the technical product(s) and is conversant in the product architecture to drive growth and improve customer experience.

• Directly responsible for implementation, configuration, and/or continuous improvement of a technical product based on value

• Anticipates and identifies new product opportunities to drive value. Provides input and leads the design of meaningful tests and learning opportunities.

• Ensures project delivery is in conformance with company methodologies and standards; leads and provides guidance for project management for initiatives, ensuring business objectives are met and business benefits are delivered.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of agile practices. Understands the fundamentals of iterative development, incremental delivery, backlog management, burndown metrics, velocity, and task definition.

• Leadership skills to gain credibility, garner respect, guide the creation of a self-organizing team, being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

• Ability to influence teams to deliver great customer experience without direct authority.

• Working knowledge of Product Management practices.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills to engage agile team and stakeholders, facilitate discussions, negotiate, and resolve conflict.

• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, creative problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

• Ability to work with minimal direction, flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules, handle multiple issues simultaneously, and manage stressful situations for self and team.

• Strong knowledge of technology and architectural principles to drive implementation of scalable, maintainable, and resilient solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven track record as a Product Owner or individual contributor responsible for value and viability of technology solutions.

• Proven track record working in an agile environment while delivering results based on effective prioritization.

• Experience with stakeholder management and collaboration.

• Ability to quickly learn new domains and adapt to changing business needs.

• Knowledge of product and project and portfolio management best practices.

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences including executives, customers, and technical teams.

• Experience identifying critical emerging business needs and service challenges and ability to quickly and effectively shift/coordinate resources to deliver immediate impact.

• Proven ability to engage with both individual contributors and leaders of the highest levels in constructive and collaborative relationships.

• Demonstrated results of gaining credibility, gaining respect and building trust, guiding the creation of self-organizing teams and being assertive with business priorities and opposing viewpoints while adhering to agile concepts and principles.

#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.

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When military bases, national security agencies, federal buildings, healthcare facilities, and leading commercial clients in Washington D.C and across the nation need superior facility support services, we answer the call. We offer a unique combination of government experience and facilities expertise that has helped us earn a position as one of the countrys leading integrated service providers.

About Us: EMCOR Government Services offers an experienced single-source solution for meeting the routine and mission-critical needs of federal, state, local and other government organizations. By combining our strong leaders with our expert professional technicians, commercial best practices, extensive facilities knowledge, and strong commitment to reliable, responsive service, we enable our government clients to achieve consistently high-performance facilities, on-time projects and long-term value.

Job Title: Lead Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary: EMCOR Government Services is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer (ME) to serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all mechanical systems supporting a major customer in the intelligence community located in Springfield, Virginia. The Lead ME is a key member of a team of dedicated and talented professionals in delivering a wide range of base operations support services - such as installation and facility operations, maintenance and repair; workforce and security support; logistics support; and, project management, as well as others - for a 2.5 million square foo state of the art headquarters building, adjacent customer buildings and over 100 small satellite sites located located throughout the Washington National Capitol Region (NCR).

*** This position is contingent upon contract award. ***

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serves as the principal manager responsible for the overall management and operation of the mechanical systems in support of of BOS
• Advises mechanical technicians in troubleshooting and resolving mechanical system malfunctions.
• Develops, implements and regularly reviews all mechanical systems and components preventative maintenance plans to ensure they are compliant with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) standards.
• Performs overall capacity management of mechanical systems to ensure capability is in balance with known and/or future demand requirements.
• Maintains building calculations to manage supply available with required loads.
• Ensures building modifications comply with all code requirements and original design intent.
• Oversees the proper and timely application of Government and local regulations, codes, standards, policies and procedures related to mechanical systems operations and management.
• Working closely with the client, gains an understanding of their needs and requirements and communicates them and the appropriate performance standards to the contract staff and supporting vendors.
• Establishes and maintains an effective relationship with the customer in order to achieve a mutually beneficial business relationship.
• Devises ways to improve the full spectrum of the mechanical systems operations and services service delivery process to ensure high-quality goods and services are delivered on time and within cost.
• Keeps accurate documentation and when necessary, performs analysis of activities and processes to improve contract performance.
• Pro-actively seeks feedback from clients, attends meetings, submits reports, and assists both internal and external auditors and inspectors.

Security Clearance Requirement: This position requires an Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Mechanical Professional Engineer (PE) in one of the 50 U.S. states, U.S. Territories or Possessions.
• A bachelors degree from an accredited university in Facility Management, Construction Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Structural), or another related field. A degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience managing and operating facilities and systems of similar size, scope and complexity
• Strong technical knowledge of all facilities maintenance and operations, including complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, structural systems, vertical transportation and data center operations.
• Highly developed leadership, management, supervisory, interpersonal, analytical and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead in a diverse and dynamic environment with short notice taskings and under high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of building management systems such as Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS0 Building Automation Systems ( BAS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems ( EPMS) - individual certifications are highly desired
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Reliability- Centered Maintenance is a plus
• Industry recognized certification in Program and/or Project or Facility Management (e.g. Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Facility Manager (CFM), etc.) is desired.

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companies . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCORs normal application process it is probably fraudulent.

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#LI-NS1

GSD is seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Solutions Architect to join our growing team in Hanover Park, IL. This role serves as a key technical leader, bridging sales, engineering, and project delivery to design and implement innovative IT solutions.

The ideal candidate is both strategic and hands-on—capable of translating business needs into scalable, secure, and well-documented technical solutions while supporting revenue growth and ensuring operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Sales & Sales Engineering

• Partner with sales leadership to conduct technical discovery and client needs assessments
• Design and present customized solutions across managed services, cloud, security, and infrastructure
• Lead technical discussions in client meetings, proposals, and demonstrations
• Develop scopes of work, including assumptions, constraints, and pricing inputs
• Support RFPs, RFIs, and technical evaluations

Solution Design & Architecture

• Assess client environments, infrastructure, workflows, and security posture
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions aligned with MSP best practices
• Architect solutions across on-premises, cloud, hybrid, networking, security, and disaster recovery environments
• Validate solutions against client objectives, compliance requirements, and internal standards

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Create clear, comprehensive technical documentation, including:
• Solution designs and architecture diagrams
• Statements of Work (SOWs) – technical sections
• Implementation plans and runbooks
• Configuration standards and assumptions
• Ensure all solutions are properly documented and transitioned to support teams
• Maintain documentation within internal systems for scalability and consistency
• Contribute to standard solution templates, service catalogs, and technical playbooks

Client Engagement & Advisory

• Serve as the primary technical advisor during discovery, implementation, and early lifecycle phases
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Identify opportunities for optimization, standardization, and future enhancements

Continuous Improvement & Enablement

• Stay current on emerging technologies, cybersecurity trends, and vendor roadmaps
• Maintain and pursue relevant certifications
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams
• Assist in refining service offerings, onboarding processes, and delivery standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in IT engineering, solution architecture, or technical pre-sales within an MSP or IT services environment
• Proven experience coordinating or leading technical projects

Technical Expertise

• Microsoft 365 and Azure
• Networking and firewall technologies
• Cybersecurity principles and compliance frameworks
• Virtualization (VMware and/or Hyper-V)
• Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity solutions
• Strong PBX/telephony experience
• Experience creating client-facing technical documentation and project deliverables
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Consultative, client-first mindset
• Ownership and accountability for technical solutions
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Professional, confident, and solution-driven demeanor
• Willingness to travel locally and perform onsite client assessments and site surveys

Role: Principal AI Solution Architect

Location: Houston, TX, 77086 - Onsite

Duration: Long term Contract

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business and technical stakeholders to identify and implement agentic AI and machine learning solutions that improve decision making, workflows, and automation
• Design and implement cloud native AI architectures using Microsoft Azure services and established AI design patterns
• Collaborate with Data Scientists and other AI Engineers to transform prototypes into production ready, scalable solutions
• Build, deploy, and operate enterprise scale machine learning pipelines, emphasizing reliability, performance, and security
• Orchestrate and configure infrastructure that enables low latency, resilient AI workloads, leveraging infrastructure as code and automation
• Contribute to reusable accelerators, templates, and patterns that improve delivery speed and consistency across teams
• Support CI/CD, monitoring, and operational practices for AI and ML systems in production environments

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, including AI/ML services and cloud native architectures
• Hands on experience deploying and operating ML pipelines using Azure Machine Learning
• Proficiency in Python and modern software engineering practices
• Experience with automation and configuration management, including Ansible
• Solid understanding of MLOps, model lifecycle management, and CI/CD for AI systems
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Working knowledge of security, identity, and access control in enterprise cloud environments

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Foundry
• Experience implementing or operating agentic AI systems
• Familiarity with data engineering tools such as Databricks, Spark, Azure Data Factory
• Experience integrating AI services (e.g., cognitive services, computer vision, unstructured data processing)

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, AI engineering, or machine learning engineering roles
• Proven experience delivering production AI or ML solutions in a cloud environment
• Experience collaborating with cross functional teams across data science, engineering, and architecture

Ways of Working:

• Ability to work independently as a contractor while integrating effectively with existing teams
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Results oriented mindset with a focus on delivering business value quickly and reliably.

**Be visionary**

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.?

We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

**Job Description**

We are seeking a dynamic **Sales Engineer (SE)** to drive business growth for our **Ethernet Test and Analysis Solutions** in the Americas. This individual will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing sales opportunities for Teledyne LeCroy's **Xena** and **SierraNet** product lines within data center, semiconductor, and networking equipment markets.

The ideal candidate is a technically strong, customer-focused professional with a proven track record selling **Ethernet, Layer 1-3 test, or network analysis equipment** . You'll collaborate closely with Field Application Engineers, Product Management, and global Sales Leadership to meet revenue goals and strengthen strategic customer relationships.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Develop and execute strategic account plans to achieve sales targets within assigned territory.

+ Engage with design, validation, and test engineering teams at leading semiconductor, system, and network OEMs.

+ Present and demonstrate Teledyne LeCroy's Xena traffic generators, Chimera impairment emulators, and SierraNet analyzers to both technical and executive audiences.

+ Manage the full sales cycle - from lead qualification and technical proof-of-concept to quotation, negotiation, and close.

+ Collaborate with inside sales and marketing teams to build pipeline and drive regional campaigns.

+ Provide customer feedback to Product Management for roadmap alignment and feature prioritization.

+ Represent Teledyne LeCroy at industry events, conferences, and technical workshops.

**Required Qualifications**

+ **Bachelor's degree** in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field.

+ **5+ years of experience** in technical sales or applications engineering within the **test & measurement** or **network equipment** industry.

+ Proven experience selling **Ethernet, Layer 1-3 test equipment, BERTs, traffic generators, or analyzers** (e.g., Keysight, Viavi, Spirent, EXFO, etc.).

+ Strong understanding of **Ethernet protocols, PHY/SerDes, and Layer 1-3 technologies** (100G, 400G, 800G, 1.6T).

+ Ability to engage both technically and strategically with engineers, managers, and executives.

+ Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

+ Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently in a regional role.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Familiarity with **CMIS, RS-FEC, PAM4, AN/LT, or coherent optics** test methodologies.

+ Existing relationships with key accounts in the **San Francisco** **Bay Area semiconductor or networking ecosystem** .

+ Experience with CRM tools (Dynamics 365 or Salesforce).

**Why Join Us**

+ Be part of a global leader shaping next-generation Ethernet and protocol test technologies.

+ Work with cutting-edge solutions supporting 400G-1.6T, coherent optics, and advanced network architectures.

+ Competitive base salary, uncapped commission, and comprehensive benefits.

+ Collaborative culture with global technical and sales support.

**Salary Range:**

$150,400.00-$200,500.000

**Pay Transparency**

The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position.

Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.

Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. ?

You may not realize it, but Teledyne enables many of the products and services you use every day **.**

Teledyne provides enabling technologies to sense, transmit and analyze information for industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, energy, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research.

Job Title: CNC Process Engineer

Location: Middlebury, Indiana

Job Type: Full - Time

Position Summary

The CNC Process Engineer is responsible for leading the standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of CNC machining operations across multiple identical vertical machining cells. This role transforms subject matter expertise into standardized, repeatable documentation and structured support systems to improve reliability, repeatability, and operational uptime.

The CNC Process Engineer serves as the advanced technical escalation point for complex machining issues, drives tooling and process optimization initiatives, and collaborates closely with tooling vendors to implement innovative machining solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Standardization & Documentation

• Capture and formalize tribal knowledge from CNC subject matter experts into structured documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Create Operator-Driven Reliability (ODR) tasks to support proactive maintenance.
• Standardize documentation across identical machining cells while identifying process exceptions.
• Develop troubleshooting guides, flowcharts, and decision trees for rapid issue resolution.

Technical Leadership & Escalation

• Establish clear escalation tiers for operators, skilled trades, and CNC engineers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for advanced CNC troubleshooting.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex machining failures.
• Improve process reliability, repeatability, and machine uptime.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Lead cycle time reduction and process stability initiatives.
• Optimize tooling strategies including tool selection, feeds and speeds, and tool life management.
• Address chip evacuation challenges in high-volume machining environments.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to design and implement custom tooling solutions.
• Improve machining efficiency across palletized and automated systems.

Training & Development

• Develop training materials and process documentation.
• Deliver hands-on training to operators, skilled trades, and engineering personnel.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability development within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining or CNC process engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing floor environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Haas NGC control systems.
• Knowledge of Haas Advanced Tool Management (ATM).
• Proficiency in global macro variables, mathematical operators, and logical functions in CNC programming.
• Advanced CAM programming experience.
• Strong G-code programming capabilities.
• Experience with Midaco or similar pallet change systems and programming.
• Extensive knowledge of tooling selection, application, and high-volume machining strategies.
• Experience with automated fixturing, pallet systems, and robotic automation integrated with CNC machining.

Job Title: CNC Programmar

Location: Middlebury, Indiana

Job Type: Full - Time

Position Summary

The CNC Process Engineer is responsible for leading the standardization, optimization, and continuous improvement of CNC machining operations across multiple identical vertical machining cells. This role transforms subject matter expertise into standardized, repeatable documentation and structured support systems to improve reliability, repeatability, and operational uptime.

The CNC Process Engineer serves as the advanced technical escalation point for complex machining issues, drives tooling and process optimization initiatives, and collaborates closely with tooling vendors to implement innovative machining solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Process Standardization & Documentation

• Capture and formalize tribal knowledge from CNC subject matter experts into structured documentation.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Create Operator-Driven Reliability (ODR) tasks to support proactive maintenance.
• Standardize documentation across identical machining cells while identifying process exceptions.
• Develop troubleshooting guides, flowcharts, and decision trees for rapid issue resolution.

Technical Leadership & Escalation

• Establish clear escalation tiers for operators, skilled trades, and CNC engineers.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for advanced CNC troubleshooting.
• Perform root cause analysis on recurring or complex machining failures.
• Improve process reliability, repeatability, and machine uptime.

Continuous Improvement & Optimization

• Lead cycle time reduction and process stability initiatives.
• Optimize tooling strategies including tool selection, feeds and speeds, and tool life management.
• Address chip evacuation challenges in high-volume machining environments.
• Collaborate with tooling vendors to design and implement custom tooling solutions.
• Improve machining efficiency across palletized and automated systems.

Training & Development

• Develop training materials and process documentation.
• Deliver hands-on training to operators, skilled trades, and engineering personnel.
• Support knowledge transfer and capability development within the organization.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of CNC machining or CNC process engineering experience.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work hands-on in a manufacturing floor environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Haas NGC control systems.
• Knowledge of Haas Advanced Tool Management (ATM).
• Proficiency in global macro variables, mathematical operators, and logical functions in CNC programming.
• Advanced CAM programming experience.
• Strong G-code programming capabilities.
• Experience with Midaco or similar pallet change systems and programming.
• Extensive knowledge of tooling selection, application, and high-volume machining strategies.
• Experience with automated fixturing, pallet systems, and robotic automation integrated with CNC machining.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Manages a team of chemists/scientists/technicians and executes pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape prototype development, scale-up, and product launch in various applications. The group leader will focus on platform technology development, new product development for customer-driven projects, as well as continuous improvement and cost reduction of existing products and processes. Emphasis on acrylic polymer synthesis, silicone and rubber adhesive formulations, PSA rheology, knowledge of tape assemblies, backing material selection, and release liner familiarity. Works with customers and AR teams to collect design input and develop new product design strategies. Technical and laboratory lead in developing new adhesive solutions, robust products, and basic production processes that can be successfully commercialized.

Essential Functions:

• Establishes and directs research programs for new product development and product/process improvement of current products. Responsible for complex basic research and/or product development projects.
• Leads lab personnel and facilitates development of product constructions and processes; designs & conducts chemical experiments on both lab- and production-scale; designs and specifies production scale processes and contributes to product validation.
• Conducts and directs required laboratory work to develop new PSA and tape assemblies including polymerization, formulation, coating and testing. Develops new products that lead to sustainable commercial revenue.
• Completes any necessary regulatory forms. Ensures team follows similar protocols and procedures.
• Implements and executes product development to align with Stage Gate timelines and sets prioritization with the Director of Innovation and Product Management team. Meets technical commitments in order to complete project progression dates and milestones on time.
• Drives patent strategy (reading, planning, and execution) within the team to align with goals established by the Director of Innovation.
• Consults with Director of Innovation, Product Management, Operations, Quality and Sales personnel on group priorities and strategy. Active role in setting overall Innovation direction & strategy. Participates in business planning process with one or more business as appropriate. Establishes program priorities, objectives and responsibilities for group. Ensures effective communication of Innovation program progress for own work and for overall group.
• Functions as a technical lead on product development teams. Leads cross-functional product development teams to ensure effective prototype development, to drive prototypes to commercial products, and to translate findings into impactful business revenue.
• Participates and occasionally leads establishment and implementation of R&D policies and procedures. May be responsible for specified lab areas.
• Interfaces with customers on new product applications and networks externally to assure highest level of competence is maintained.
• Develops skills within the team and evaluates performance of department personnel. Mentors and and coaches associates to effectively work in the department in addition to promoting a collaborative work environment (within the department and cross-functionally). Executes performance reviews annually.
• Makes identifiable and substantial contributions to continuous improvement. Performs all duties consistent with established AR guidelines consistent with ISO-9001 and those elements of GMP deemed necessary to support our business (as outlined in the Quality Manual). Actively complies with and endorses Department and Company objectives.
• Responsible for the proper disposal of hazardous waste into the proper labeled containers and drums.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Specifications:

• BS degree (or higher) in chemistry, chemical engineering, polymer science or materials science and/or significant industrial experience. Ph.D. degree preferred but not required.
• Greater than 3 years adhesive formulation, mixing process and coating process experience. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of required chemical and physical test methods for PSA characterization. Requires an aptitude to use sensitive test equipment.
• Basic understanding and familiarity with adhesive chemistries and coating technologies. Familiarity and understanding of various adhesive chemistries (acrylic, silicone, rubber).
• Understanding of adhesive tape constructions (backing materials, release liner selection, adhesive chemistries, etc.)
• Knowledge of PSA rheology, dynamic mechanical analysis, and other physical polymer characterization methods
• Supervisory experience preferred with experience managing a team of scientists in product development, technology platform expansion, and patent filing.
• Demonstrated technology and/or product development capability.
• Expertise required in Stage Gate processes and how to move projects through the pipeline with discipline, efficiency, and accountability
• Excellent program prioritization and coordination skills, ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability and willingness to work effectively in a diverse, disciplined team environment with limited supervision. Ability to work independently and drive project execution with limited guidance.
• Excellent program prioritization and coordination skills, ability to manage multiple priorities.Agility to adapt and shift to changing priorities, proactively anticipating obstacles, and flexibility to seek out alternative solutions when faced with meeting customer design inputs and timelines
• Must communicate fluently in English
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of AR information
• Excellent oral & written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of computers & related word processing, spreadsheet & e-mail software – Microsoft preferred
• Ability to employ statistical analysis techniques. Familiarity with design of experiments software and set-up, ability to employ statistical analysis techniques
• Ability to develop and present effective technical presentations to internal and external customers.