Avo Photonics, Inc. is a service corporation that designs, develops, and manufactures private-label opto-electronic products and solutions for the medical, industrial, military, aerospace, and communications markets. Through its unique pure service model, Avo provides custom design and contract manufacturing while ensuring full confidentiality. 

Avo offers one of the photonics industry’s leading engineering teams, with core competencies in device design through sub-system assembly and deep experience in package design for automation. 

Since 2003, Avo's services have been applied to the unique requirements and challenges of our clients to catapult them to the forefront of their markets. Avo’s personnel and equipment are an extension of its customers' business, providing transparent services at the volumes needed to advance from design to market dominance. 

Located in Horsham, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, Avo's headquarters is comprised of a 41,000 square foot manufacturing facility that features 22,000 square feet of clean room space. All production is ISO 9001:2015 and 13485:2016 certified to ensure consistent manufacturing. Additional design verification is performed at Avo's campus in Toronto, Ontario. 

Avo is part of Halma’s photonics division, along with Labsphere, Ocean Optics, and Fluxdata. Halma makes products for hazard detection and life protection and is a market leader in specialist electronic, safety and environmental technologies.

Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Avo Photonics

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Avo Photonics (www.avophotonics.com) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype, and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

Are you an engineer or scientist with excellent technical, communication and business skills who likes a challenge and wants to work on cutting edge optical technology from concept through production for industry leading customers? If yes, please apply.

If you are a technically strong, organized, confident, experienced, energetic multi-tasker with business savvy and conceptual thinking skills, then you will find a rewarding and satisfying home with Avo Photonics. This position will report directly to the Director of Engineering.

**Responsibilities: **

- Manage multiple photonic-based programs.

- Provide system engineering direction to internal Team, and present technical, schedule, and cost data to customer.

- Ensure timeliness of deliverables for each development phase. Provide continuous and timely updates.

- Perform engineering analysis of product requirements and assist in deriving optical, mechanical, and electrical solutions.

- Ensure profitability of each assigned program throughout its life cycle from development through full scale production.

- Prepare cost models and development quotes for existing and new clients.

- Interact with customers as a sales contact, including soliciting new business and supporting fulfillment of existing contracts.

**Job Requirements: **

- M.S. (Ph.D. preferred) in Engineering, Chemistry, or Physics.

- Program/Project Management or System Engineering experience.

- Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

- Understanding of optical component assembly / packaging processes.

- Critical Attributes: High attention to detail, personable, social harmonizer, integrated planner, able to resolve conflicts, motivated, willing to take initiative.

Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

~~Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics because of the referral or through any other means. ~~

Program Manager

**Avo Photonics ** (www.avophotonics.com) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

**Specifically: **

- Troubleshoot problems in opto-electronic systems by data analysis and observation. Validate and document all errors discovered, and implement solutions

- Document production processes

- Perform failure analysis and reliability testing on micro-electromechanical systems

- Assist in qualification of design changes

- Monitor test performance from the production line through analysis of data pulled from SQL databases

- Communicate with client to inform them of software bugs and request new/different features in test software

**Requirements: **

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field; Electrical Engineering preferred

- 2+ years of experience in a hardware test environment preferred

- Excellent data analysis skills

- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

- Attributes: High attention to detail, professional demeanor, self-motivated, personable, willing to take initiative

**Apply: **Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

~~Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means. ~~

Test Engineer

**Avo Photonics ** (www.avophotonics.com) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry through world-class customer service. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule, keep multiple records, be self-motivated, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

**Specifically: **

- Design and assemble tools, fixtures, and test and assembly workstations

- Set up and bring up test and assembly stations

- Troubleshoot and resolve problems with test fixtures and stations

- Define preventive maintenance plans for test fixtures and stations

- Improve process yield and station up-time through good design and continuous improvement

- Apply 5S methods to design work areas for efficiency, product quality, and ergonomics

- Identify and eliminate safety hazards in stations, tools, and fixtures

**Requirements **:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Mechanical engineering preferred

- 3 years experience in industry

- Demonstrated attention to detail

- Experience with 5S manufacturing methodology

**Apply: **Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

~~Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics as a result of the referral or through any other means. ~~

Manufacturing Engineer

Avo Photonics (www.avophotonics.com) is a dynamic contract engineering services company that designs, develops, and manufactures custom opto-electronic products for a large customer base. Members of our staff have the opportunity to design, prototype and produce next generation products for a diverse range of markets including environmental, medical, military, industrial, aerospace, and communications.

We seek a diligent, dedicated, and meticulous person who will help to further our success and reputation in the industry. The successful candidate must plan his/her own work schedule to meet project deadlines, keep multiple records, be self-motivated and detail oriented, maintain a professional presence, and have the desire to take ownership of projects.

**Specifically: **

- Manage Teams responsible for all materials including incoming inspection, inventory (stock room and manufacturing floor), reject control

- Lead and manage the incoming inspection process for all materials and components, ensuring timeliness and compliance with quality standards and specifications

- Communicate issues to Procurement

- Oversee inventory organization and ensure timely distribution of materials on a 24/7 basis

- Manage materials reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and consistency

- Conduct root cause analysis for inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions

- Understand and control rejected material returned to the inventory room and ensure proper and timely disposition

- Partner with Procurement Manager to return rejected material discovered on production floor

- Support accounting of recovered materials

- Be highly organized and efficient at prioritizing workload

**Requirements: **

- BS in business, accounting, operations, or related discipline

- 10 years experience with management of Materials in a manufacturing environment

- Expertise with an ERP system (SAP preferred)

- 7 years management experience of small teams

- Experience operating within an ISO9001-certified company

- Outstanding verbal and written English communication skills

- Attributes: High attention to detail, organized, able to multitask, personable, motivated, willing to take initiative

Apply: Avo Photonics offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply!

~~Equal Opportunity Employer: Avo Photonics is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee of Avo Photonics by any method without a valid written contract in place with Avo Photonics will be deemed the sole property of Avo Photonics. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Avo Photonics because of the referral or through any other means. ~~

Materials Manager

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Industry: Retail
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Hallmark Cards

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**Job Overview**

As a Field Merchandiser Floater you'll have the opportunity to work independently to showcase your organization and time management skills, your ability to establish retailer relationships, while being the face of Hallmark. You will collaborate with local store teams to optimize product placement and maintain inventory levels as well as support fellow team members with seasonal resets and installations, when needed. On occasion you may have the opportunity to work with other products from other companies in the stores that you service.

**SALARY AND SCHEDULE DETAILS**

- Your starting hourly pay rate will be $13.25 to $15.25 depending on your skills and experience.

- We provide paid training, delivered through live, hands-on instruction as well as virtual classroom training.

- Hallmark part time employees are offered voluntary benefits that include medical, dental, vision etc.

- Eligible Employees receive annual pay increases.

- This is a Part-Time position with a variable schedule during the work week.

- Average weekly hours for this position are between 4 - 15 hours per week.

- Availability the week before and after major holidays, which may include weekends is required.

- Availability to support season changeovers, extended services, installations, and inventory support.

**Your Role And Responsibilities Will Include**

You'll perform service work in the Hallmark department of various retail stores such as grocery stores, drug stores, department stores, and mass retailers. The retail merchandiser position consists of three major components:

- Day-to-day engagement: Utilizing a mobile device provided by Hallmark, you'll restock, organize, and monitor the inventory of Hallmark products within and outside the Hallmark department. The use of technology is critical in this role, for the day-to-day work as well as communication with your supervisor, reporting time, providing feedback, and answering surveys for required merchandising activities. Professional and courteous interaction with store employees, management, and customers is also vital for success in this role. You are responsible for the entire Hallmark product display at your assigned stores.

- Holiday support: Hallmark's operations revolve around seasonal demand. Leading up to and following holidays such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, you can expect additional days and extended hours during the work week. On occasions like Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day, you may be required to work on the actual holiday itself, which may include the weekend.

- Department Resets: At times, you may be part of a team responsible for installations and various tasks like building and installing Hallmark fixtures, relocating card departments and products, as well as resetting card sections. Typically, you will be notified two weeks in advance for remodel assignments. This could include evenings or weekend.

- One Team Vision: As part of Hallmark's field organization, you are part of a network of merchandisers professionals that often times will support other team members as needed in their territories.

**Physical Requirements**

This is a physically demanding job that requires a high level of energy and a sense of urgency. You will be working on the selling floor as well as in back stockrooms. You must be able to consistently push, pull, lift, and carry cartons, merchandise, and display fixtures up to 30 pounds throughout the workday and up to 50 pounds on occasion. You will also be required to kneel, squat, walk, and stand throughout your workday, and you may be required to climb stairs and step ladders.

**Basic Qualifications**

- You're at least 18 years of age.

- You're able to read, write and understand English.

- You have the ability to grasp, pull, lift, and carry products up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally.

- Able to operate a digital hand-held device to open and read documents and interpret information.

- You have access to a Wi-Fi network and the internet.

- You have access to consistent transportation to travel to and between assigned stores as scheduled.

Part-time employees with a work schedule less than 30 hours have access to a variety of voluntary benefits through Voluntary Benefits including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).

**Prior to applying, watch our field merchandisers in action.**

**Now's your chance to Make Your Mark—just follow the instructions below to apply.**

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

Part-time employees with a work schedule less than 30 hours have access to a variety of voluntary benefits through Voluntary Benefits including dental, vision, critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and minimum essential coverage (preventive care).

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, and successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

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For over 100 years, Hallmark has helped people connect and strengthen the relationships that matter most. Today, we’re building the next century of connection- blending the warmth of in-store experiences with the ease of digital innovation.

We’re looking for empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries from all backgrounds to help shape what’s next. If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas and energy, we’d love to have you on the team!

At Hallmark, you’ll feel welcomed from day one- whether you’re remote, hybrid, or in-office. We’ll tap into your strengths, offer leadership opportunities, and support your growth every step of the way.

Our culture is rooted in care and inclusion. We celebrate diverse perspectives and actively seek out new voices- like yours- to help us grow and evolve. Let’s imagine the future of Hallmark together!

Hallmark Field Merchandiser Floater (part-time) Hatboro, PA 19040

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