Project Implementation Specialist - Waterloo, Canada - P&P Optica

P&P Optica

Verified Company

Waterloo, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About P&P Optica
We're a truly diverse team in every sense of the word, and our team is incredibly smart.

Our culture is respectful and caring, and work-life balance is a real thing PPO is a well-funded, scaling company with huge opportunities for career growth in every part of the organization.

If you're looking for an opportunity to tackle challenging problems that affect everyone on the planet, PPO is the place for you.

Location
This
6-month contract role is primarily in-person at PPO's main facility in Waterloo, Ontario. Depending on the specific project tasks, there may be an opportunity for some Work From Home (<20%). Work travel within North America is also an important part of the role.

What You'll Get To Do
The Project Implementation Specialist is a core role in the process of delivering solutions that exceed customer expectations.
High-quality Data Sets form the basis of every good Machine Learning solution.

As part of the Professional Data Services Team, this role is involved with every aspect of data generation:
gathering and interpreting customer requirements, creating detailed data collection plans, collecting data, and post-processing to perfection.

Don't be mistaken, even though the focus is on DATA, this is a multidisciplinary hands-on role with time spent in the field, the lab, and at a desk.

Responsibilities include:

Planning
Interpreting customer needs, writing data collection plans, managing schedules

Lab work

Managing equipment, preparing samples, collecting data

Analysis and processing

Data cleaning, annotation, analysis
Onsite work at customer facilities
Testing Systems, monitoring performance, collecting data

Sales Support

Executing customer demonstrations, generating data to support sales and marketing materials

R&D

Planning

experiments, collecting data, analyzing results

You at PPO

The Professional Data Services Team is a fast-paced, agile team that uses its unique multidisciplinary perspective to quickly solve the toughest problems.

This team provides the perfect environment to quickly grow and develop a diverse set of technical and soft skills.

You are ready to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You want to work for a fast-paced, growing company that focuses on providing innovative solutions to help its customers.

You want to be part of a team of motivated people who are eager to solve challenging problems and learn new skills.

You have a positive attitude, care about doing things right, and are motivated by making a positive impact.

Skills and Experience

Undergraduate degree or college diploma in science, engineering, or other applicable fields
3+ years of relevant work experience
Driven to make progress and achieve milestones
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Handson lab experience
Data analysis experience
Food industry experience is a significant asset

Requirements:

Able to travel to the US, Europe, and Australia immediately (contingent on having a valid visa to enter the US at the time of hire)
Valid passport
Valid driver's license
Comfortable handling meat and working in a meat processing environment

Life at PPO
You'll REALLY love working at PPO

Here's why:

Open Culture:
our culture is based on openness and trust, and that's reflected in everything we do. We're a very diverse team and we celebrate what we share as well as our differences.

Supportive Environment:
We love celebrating birthdays, work anniversaries and other special events. We also challenge each other to meet both our personal and professional goals.

Work-life Balance - Really We believe in working hard. We also believe that work is just one part of life. We make sure you have time for activities and responsibilities outside of PPO. You also receive flex days in addition to your allocated vacation.

Social Events:
You're invited to join us at happy hour every Friday and our monthly team social. Past socials include dumpling making, axe throwing and trivia.

Hybrid Work Model:
Depending on your role, you might work from home, our office or both. Our office follows stringent safety and sanitary precautions and protocols.

Community Oriented:
You'll have an opportunity to participate in our annual team charity fundraiser. We are also proud to be part of Waterloo's thriving Tech Hub.

Ongoing Learning:
Learning is built into our culture at PPO. You're encouraged to expand your knowledge and education through new experiences, courses, and other learning opportunities.

Job Type:
Contract