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We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented P&ID Designer or Process Engineer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in creating and revising Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) using AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D, with a strong understanding of ISO and industry standards. This role is critical to ensuring accurate documentation of process systems for industrial, manufacturing, or energy projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and revise P&IDs for process systems in compliance with ISO and project-specific standards.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure accurate system representation.
• Use AutoCAD Plant 3D and Revit to model piping layouts, instrumentation, and equipment.
• Maintain and update engineering documentation, including BOMs, datasheets, and control narratives.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure drawings meet regulatory and safety requirements.
• Support project teams during design reviews, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Integrate P&IDs with 3D models and databases for intelligent documentation and asset tracking.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Chemical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in P&ID design or process engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Plant 3D.
• Strong knowledge of ISO standards and ANSI/ISA instrumentation symbols.
• Familiarity with process control systems and industrial equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SmartPlant P&ID or AVEVA Diagrams.
• Knowledge of BIM workflows and integration.
• Understanding of process safety and HAZOP documentation.
• Ability to automate tasks using scripts or macros in CAD environments.

Manufacturing Process Engineer

As a Manufacturing Process Engineer for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA), your primary role is to develop and document manufacturing processes for electronic assemblies which yield reliable high-quality assemblies at the lowest possible cost.

In the role of a Manufacturing Process Engineer

• You will develop and implement manufacturing process technologies, methods, and techniques to assist and promote the building of reliable, high quality PCBA assemblies at the lowest possible cost.
• You will develop and maintain product assembly procedures for PCBA & cable assemblies.
• You will provide active consultation to new product development teams regarding manufacturing capabilities, techniques and issues related to design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
• You will assist in the preparation of new product cost estimates including applicable NRE.
• You will be responsible for identifying, specifying, validating, documenting, implementing, and training on new equipment and processes.
• You will design production equipment and fixtures to aid in the assembly of product while improving operator safety/comfort, reducing labor and improving quality.
• You will provide technical training in PCBA/cable manufacturing techniques, methods, and processes to manufacturing associates.
• You will maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, changeovers, and costs.
• You will Investigate and diagnose product manufacturing issues and respond to internal and external customer requests for changes and improvements.
• You will coordinate the implementation of product design changes.
• You will collect, record, and present data applicable to the status of production projects assigned to you.
• You will ensure projects are completed on time.

The skills you need to succeed:

• You must be a self-starter and a strong problem solver.
• You must have the ability to lead and work as a member of a team.
• You must be comfortable in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• You will have excellent organization and decision-making skills.
• You must have a high level of energy and enthusiasm.
• You will have experience with 2d CAD design of electrical assemblies, schematics, and parts, (PCBA design experience highly desirable).
• You must have experience with validation efforts.
• You must have experience designing, assembling, and debugging automated or semi-automated electromechanical equipment.
• You must understand computer and machine programming and I/O logic.
• You must have strong software abilities: MS Office – proficiency necessary in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• You must have experience with MS Project.

Required Education & experience of a successful candidate:

• B.S. in Engineering (or equivalent combination of experience and education) in Electrical (EE or EET), Mechanical (ME or MET), or Industrial (IE, IET).
• 8-10 years of related of work experience.
• Experience with printed circuit board assembly including through hole and surface mount technology and PCBA test.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing and/or six sigma desirable.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Title: AI Research Scientist

Location: San Jose, CA

Responsibilities:

• Design, execute, and analyze machine learning experiments, establishing strong baselines and selecting appropriate evaluation metrics.
• Stay up to date with the latest AI research; identify, adapt, and validate novel techniques for company-specific use cases.
• Define rigorous evaluation protocols, including offline metrics, user studies, and adversarial (red team) testing to ensure statistical soundness.
• Specify data and annotation requirements; develop annotation guidelines and oversee quality control processes.
• Collaborate closely with domain experts, product managers, and engineering teams to refine problem statements and operational constraints.
• Develop reusable research assets such as datasets, modular code components, evaluation suites, and comprehensive documentation.
• Work alongside ML Engineers to optimize training and inference pipelines, ensuring seamless integration into production systems.
• Contribute to academic publications and represent the company in research communities, as needed.

Educational Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with a master’s degree and exceptional research or industry experience will also be considered.

Industry Experience:

• 3–5 years of experience in AI/ML research roles, ideally in applied or product-focused environments.
• Demonstrated success in delivering research-driven solutions that have been deployed in production.
• Experience collaborating in cross-functional teams across research, engineering, and product.
• Publications in top-tier AI/ML conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ACL, CVPR) are a plus.

Technical Skills:

• Strong foundational knowledge in machine learning and deep learning algorithms.
• Hands-on experience with PEFT/LoRA, adapters, fine-tuning techniques, and RLHF/RLAIF (e.g., PPO, DPO, GRPO).
• Ability to read, implement, and adapt state-of-the-art research papers to real-world use cases.
• Proficiency in hypothesis-driven experimentation, ablation studies, and statistically sound evaluations.
• Advanced programming skills in Python (preferred), C++, or Java.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, Hugging Face, NumPy, etc.
• Strong mathematical foundations in probability, linear algebra, and calculus.
• Domain expertise in one or more areas: natural language processing (NLP), symbolic reasoning, speech processing, etc.
• Ability to translate research insights into roadmaps, technical specifications, and product improvements.

AI Research Scientist | Machine Learning | Deep Learning | Natural Language Processing | LLM | Hybrid | San Jose, CA

Company Description

Variantyx is a technology-driven precision medicine company providing state-of-the-art diagnostic solutions for the rare genetic disorders and reproductive genetics markets, and treatment optimization in oncology. Our proprietary whole genome analysis platform allows us to better understand a person’s genetic makeup, leading to unmatched diagnostic capabilities and improved personalized treatment recommendations.

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We are seeking an entry-level Specimen Processing Assistant to support our diagnostic laboratory team at our on-site facility in Framingham, MA. This full-time role involves receiving, processing, and organizing biological specimens, ensuring adherence to laboratory protocols and quality standards. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, utilizing laboratory tools and software, and collaborating with colleagues to streamline workflows and uphold compliance.

Saturday shift coverage needed.

Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive and triage all patient specimens for testing.
• Accession and manage patient information within the LIMS.
• Collaborates with clinical Coordinators to verify missing patient/sample information.
• Biobanking: sorts samples and distributes them to the appropriate storage.
• Maintains designated laboratory equipment.
• Prepares samples for processing.
• Uses various laboratory computer systems for labeling, inquiry, results as needed.
• Disposes of bio-hazardous and chemical waste in the accessioning room.
• Assists with department quality and process improvement projects.
• Sets up supplies for the assigned work area
• Discards specimens as needed.
• Upholds all CLIA, CAP, NYS and other state regulations, as required.
• Call patients to verify and confirm personal information to identify samples
• Ensure accuracy of patient details in the lab's database, and update any discrepancies or changes.
• Update and document patient records in the Salesforce system
• Follow all HIPAA guidelines and confidentiality protocols to protect patient information at all times.

Education & Skills:

• High School degree
• Great organizational skills
• Clear and effective Communication skills
• Multitasking skills
• Must be able to speak/read/write in English
• Detail Oriented