Careers Portal
What kind of problems do you want to solve? Explore the profiles below of people just like you who are using the skills they learned in school to become the kind of problem solvers that make a difference. Make the connection from the classroom to careers.

STEM Career Stories


Microsoft
Zero Trust Architect
Cybersecurity Engineers are tech savvy problem-solvers who have the ability to predict and prevent potential problems before they happen, such as natural disasters, cybercrime, or hacking. They design computer systems that protect a company’s business from disruptions.


Microsoft
Gaming Development Manager
The Development Manager at a gaming company works to keep game development on track by providing both inspirational and practical leadership to team members. They unite diverse teams, support a healthy and productive workplace, and solve problems as they arise in the process.


Capital Power
Wind Facility Site Manager
Site Managers work hands-on out in the field, ensuring that production and logistics are moving smoothly at power plants or other work sites. They provide guidance to teammates and work to create an environment of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.


American Society of Civil Engineering
Humanitarian Engineer
Humanitarian Engineers use their expert knowledge of engineering and strong communication skills to help others understand complex scientific and mathematical concepts. They are instrumental in bridging the gap between abstract ideas and real-world engineering applications.


Stanley Black & Decker
IT Audit Director
IT Audit Directors make sure that businesses are adequately protected against cyber risk by assessing and managing the company’s technical infrastructure and processes. They are up-to-date on all the latest technologies needed to ensure businesses are safe for both the company and the customer.


ASCE
Drone Pilot
Drone Pilots are certified remote pilots responsible for safely operating a drone. They are capable of controlling the drone from takeoff to landing, for everything from emergency rescues to photography missions.


ASME
Distributed Energy Resources Engineers
Distributed Energy Resources Engineers innovate better ways for utility companies to supply power to communities and generate power from those communities. They are mechanical engineers who specialize in the generation and distribution of energy, collaborating across industries to power communities.


Stanley Black & Decker
Reliability Engineer
Reliability Engineers provide the tools and innovative solutions needed in the manufacturing process to ensure that the products produced meet and exceed customer expectations. Reliability Engineers act on behalf of the customer throughout the process, collaborating across a wide variety of departments.


ASME
Senior Scientist
Senior Scientists are research specialists who work within businesses to support the adoption of new technology and innovation through research and development. They are leaders who can manage teams of other scientists, while effectively collaborating with a wide variety of other teams.


Sanofi
Plant Manager
Plant Managers are in charge of overseeing the logistics within a manufacturing plant, such as a plant producing medical products. They must use collaborative and organizational skills to ensure the utmost safety throughout the process, while keeping production and logistics running smoothly.


ASCE
Renewable Energy Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineers are always looking for new ways of producing energy from sustainable sources. They find ways to use sunlight, wind, water, and geothermal energy to reduce the environmental impacts of energy production.


GAF
Control Specialist
Control Specialists act as a centerpiece within an organization, bringing together a variety of different teams through their communication skills and technical expertise. Control Specialists use data and other reporting methods to improve production efficiency and inform teammates of key discoveries.


AES
Investment & Maintenance Planner
Investment and Maintenance Planners use excellent organizational skills and attention-to-detail to oversee the planning of inspections, maintenance, and repairs of complex parts and machines in manufacturing. They create systems of maintenance that minimize disruption to operations.


ASCE
Water Quality Engineer
Water Quality Engineers use a specialized understanding of science and mathematics to address environmental problems related to water such as pollution, water treatment, and access. They study the ways industrial and residential water treatment and irrigation systems interact with natural processes.


GAF
Electrical & Instrumentation Technician
Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) Technicians use expert technical knowledge and hands-on problem-solving skills to install, maintain, and repair equipment in workplace settings. Their tech prowess is needed everywhere from repair shops to factories to oil refineries.


Stanley Black & Decker
Electro-Mechanical Engineer
Electro-Mechanical Engineers are go-to experts within companies that make and use electrical and mechanical products, like robots, computer hardware, and power tools. Their creativity and problem-solving skills support everything from design to manufacture.


Procter & Gamble
Senior IT Director
IT Senior Directors tackle real-world tech challenges by combining expert understanding of new technologies and leadership skills needed to apply business strategies to tech issues. They oversee the Information Technology department within an organization.


American Petroleum Institute
Truck Driver
Truck drivers are alert, safety-minded, conscientious professionals who transport goods and materials from one place to another. They are able to concentrate for long hours while driving and operating large vehicles in tight spaces.


American Petroleum Institute
Equipment Operations
Equipment operators have excellent hand-eye-foot coordination and mechanical skills for operating and performing maintenance on heavy and specialized equipment and vehicles. This equipment includes machines, such as bulldozers, backhoes, and excavators.


American Petroleum Institute
Production Operators
Production operators have sound mechanical knowledge and abilities and are able to work effectively with their hands. They understand how to use a variety of technology applications for measuring oil and gas output.


American Petroleum Institute
Maintenance Technician
Maintenance technicians perform scheduled maintenance and repairs to ensure that machines and equipment at oil and gas production facilities are in safe, operating condition. They interpret data and use diagnostic tools to conduct tests of equipment.


Procter & Gamble
Scientific Communications Manager
Scientific Communications Managers study the science used to create consumer products and find effective ways of presenting this information so that colleagues and consumers can understand. They help companies develop and manage scientific data and oversee the communication of this information.


AES
Solar Engineer
Solar Engineers oversee the scientific process involved in harnessing the sun's energy to power homes, businesses, and industry. They combine a variety of STEM skills with leadership and problem-solving to supervise the design, installation, and monitoring of solar energy systems.


ASME
Cost Controller
Cost Controllers analyze the relationship between how well a project is progressing, and how much is being spent on that project. Working directly on the job site allows them to communicate and collaborate closely with the rest of the Project Management team.


Caterpillar Foundation
Dealer Technician
Dealer Technicians ensure a wide range of complex machines and equipment run reliably and efficiently through regular inspection, maintenance, and repair. They are proficient in everything from power, precision, and hand tools for equipment and machinery to software applications used in maintenance work.
COVID-19 Solution Seekers
STEM careers are essential in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Now more than ever, science, engineering, technology, and math are being used to innovate a better, more sustainable future. The Solution Seekers series introduces a variety of inspiring professionals who have pivoted their STEM skills to help contribute to the global effort to stop the spread of COVID-19.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Stanley Black & Decker
Incubation Strategist
With her comfort taking the lead on new and innovative projects, Sarah was called upon to join a task force dedicated to establishing key safety priorities for her company during a pandemic.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Procter & Gamble
Senior Innovation Leader
When the pandemic prevented Tanya and her team from testing a new technology in the lab, they decided to use their own homes instead – and the results were better than they could have ever expected.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Boeing
Engineering Project Manager
In a global effort to design more safe and efficient air travel for passengers and crew following a pandemic, Teresa led the development of a portable, handheld device that uses UV light to disinfect the tight, cramped areas within a plane in seconds.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | GAF
Maintenance Electrician
As an expert in “keeping the machine running” at a manufacturing plant, Tyler channeled his experience performing preventative maintenance checks to help stop the spread of COVID-19 with new safety precautions at his facility.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | ASME
Supplier Quality Launch Leader
In light of widespread closures of manufacturing plants and parts suppliers due to the pandemic, Alex and his GM colleagues collaborated with an outside company to help produce ventilators, using their manufacturing skills for the greater good.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Boeing
Statistician
Taking a proactive and preemptive approach to reducing the spread of disease during a pandemic, Lindsay helped enhance the Testing & Screening process in air travel by creating a data-based digital model that can be used to comprehensively assess the safety of air travel systems.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Procter & Gamble
Product Researcher
To be able to effectively test products and gain consumer insights during the pandemic, Aaron and her colleagues quickly developed new collaborative workarounds that brought their team closer together as they adapted to the changing needs of consumers.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Horizon Therapeutics
Clinical Nurse Educator
With a job focused on educating, training, and supporting patients suffering from an extremely rare disease, Gerry found new working methods in a pandemic that embraced communication more than ever while maintaining social distancing.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Boeing
Additive Manufacturing Technical Designer
After Boeing committed to donating 40,000 fully assembled face shields to essential workers fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Howard and colleagues pivoted to accelerate the production process to ensure this urgent goal was met.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Boeing
Cargo Control Lead
By skillfully managing the air freight shipping of necessary PPE materials, Mike has helped quickly supply over 4 million pieces of PPE to medical organizations around the world who require these resources to safely fight the spread of COVID-19.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Sanofi
Director of Clinical Development
Working on the development of vaccinations for infectious diseases at one of the world’s leading vaccine manufacturers, Guy and his colleagues have rallied their years of experience to help create a new coronavirus vaccine in record time.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Sanofi
Global Clinical Team Leader
Because elderly people’s immune systems are less responsive to standard vaccines, Lee-Jah developed a new influenza shot to boost respiratory health in the elderly and help free up room and resources in hospitals for COVID-19 cases.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Procter & Gamble
V.P. Product & Package Innovation
Venturing into unfamiliar territory in order to assist a local health clinic struggling with COVID-19, Jeremy’s team harnessed their manufacturing skills to help design and produce an amazing 1.5M face shields in just a short six week period.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | Microsoft
Senior Researcher
To help support precision medicine in clinical settings during the pandemic, Grace uses data science methods to research and identify genetic, biologic, and environmental factors that help in tracking and treating the COVID-19 virus.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | American Petroleum Institute
Senior Policy Advisor
With expertise in addressing community concerns about environmental health issues, Uni is drawing on her knowledge to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19, finding ways to reduce transmission in community areas and workplaces.


COVID-19 Solutions Seeker | GAF
Process Engineer
When the coronavirus pandemic brought uncertainty to manufacturing plants nationwide and forced employees to work remotely, Lauren found new virtual ways to help these essential facilities operate and troubleshoot problems.


COVID-19 SOLUTIONS SEEKER | Horizon Therapeutics
SVP Commercial Ops., Horizon Therapeutics
With a groundbreaking new medicine released on the market just 6 weeks before the COVID-19 outbreak in the US, Keli and her team had to quickly create an adaptive medicine launch plan to meet the needs of patients struggling through a pandemic.
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