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Algorithm Research Specialist

eyelitHazlet, New Jersey, United StatesOnsite
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Algorithms Research Specialist


Eyelit Technologies provides a suite of manufacturing management software products including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) through our Eyelit, MESTEC and Optessa product portfolios.  We deliver rapid, tangible improvements to manufacturing KPIs such as asset utilization, production efficiency, labor productivity, product quality, and on-time, in-full delivery. Optessa provides manufacturers with best-in-class advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software matched only by our commitment to customer service and support.

Optessa’s patented optimization technology powers a full range of configurations for planning, scheduling, and sequencing, to provide our customers with mathematically guaranteed solutions. The resulting high-quality solutions form the foundation for reliable supply chain management.What are we looking for?The Algorithm Research Specialist will be part of our product development team and work on enhancing and maintaining our existing product suite. The Algorithm Research Specialist will work closely with our Product Managers, other algorithm specialists and developers to add functionality and capabilities needed to address the evolving requirements of our global customer base, consisting of the largest and most respected manufacturers in the world.  The nature of the work is highly challenging and rewarding, with the satisfaction of solving real-world problems and seeing your work “in action”.

The Algorithm Research Specialist must possess a high degree of proficiency in all the areas described below.

What will you do?


  • Research and work on new product features: from requirements to design to specification and development
  • Research and development of optimization algorithms
  • Research and development on AI/ML features for the Optessa product
  • Research and development of AI/ML based tools to improve internal productivity
  • Interact with customers and project teams to identify and prioritize new product features
  • Develop design schemes and develop algorithms to add features to the core system
  • Prototype design alternatives
  • Research, implement and test algorithms
  • Specify algorithms in sufficient detail for developers in team
  • Design test cases for validation and system verification
  • Maintain code, troubleshoot any issues
  • Monitor and enhance core systems for performance
  • Document and communicate product features to project teams and customers
  • Stay current with latest research and help with longer term product evolution

What do you bring:


  • A PhD or MS/BS with equivalent experience in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science or Math
  • Proven ability to abstract, model and analyze real-world systems
  • Experience with classical and heuristic optimization methods
  • Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI)and Machine Learning (ML) applications
  • Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Ability to quickly learn and understand new technologies and processes
  • Strong software skills, competence with Java
  • Excellent communication skills

What We Offer 


  • Competitive compensation  
  • Learning and Development opportunities  
  • Dynamic company culture 
  • Supportive time away from work practices 
  • Robust health insurance plan offerings 
  • 401K with 50% match up to 4% employer contribution annually  

Curious? Here’s a bit more about us:


Eyelit Technologies provides a suite of manufacturing management software products including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) through our Eyelit, MESTEC and Optessa product portfolios. We deliver rapid, tangible improvements to manufacturing KPIs such as asset utilization, production efficiency, labor productivity, product quality, and on-time, in-full delivery. Join us in our mission - to deliver and support with world-class customer service, easy-to-use, high-quality manufacturing management solutions that increase productivity and worker performance, and the bottom line for our customers.

Please visit us at www.eyelit.com for additional information.  Eyelit is committed to promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe all employees share the responsibility of upholding our commitment to our values and encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences to join us in solving the world’s hardest problems.  Eyelit is committed to making the job application process accessible to everyone. If you are living with a disability (visible or not visible) and need to request reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please let us know how we can help by reaching out to [email protected] **This notice is being posted in connection with the filing of an application for permanent alien labor certification for the above job opportunity.

Any person may provide documentary evidence bearing on the application to the Certifying Officer of the Department of Labor at:U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training AdministrationOffice of Foreign Labor Certification 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N- 5311Washington, DC 20210

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