EMPLOYEE PROFILES
Tyler Zeigler
Project Engineer
When I joined Polytron as a Project Engineer two years ago, I was drawn by the company’s size, culture, and the diversity of work. I expected a positive environment where I could further develop my engineering and construction management skills, and Polytron has exceeded those expectations.
From the start, I was welcomed with open arms by the entire company, from colleagues to top management. I was pleased by how caring and attentive the leadership was, especially in ensuring that my projects aligned with my wants and needs. The company culture has truly impressed me—everyone is knowledgeable, supportive, and engaged without being overbearing. Early on, various project managers were eager to involve me in projects that matched my interests, setting a strong foundation for the work ahead.
My first project with Polytron stands out as a defining experience; this project allowed me to take on greater responsibility, building on my existing skills. I earned the nickname “grounding rod” for my role in keeping the onsite parties aligned and aware of interconnected processes. Working with these different teams toward the common goal of getting the plant built and operational was a tremendous learning experience that has shaped my growth.
Polytron truly feels like a family without the need to declare it. The leadership maintains an open-door policy, and I appreciate regular discussions with them. They have taken the time to mentor me, which has positively impacted both my professional and personal life. The sense of community here is strong—we genuinely care about and support each other. The work-life balance is exceptional, with leadership being highly receptive to personal needs and accommodations.
As my role has evolved, I’ve embraced the flexibility that comes with it. I work on various projects, which keeps my job exciting and provides endless opportunities to learn and grow. Polytron constantly adapts to industry changes and leverages emerging technologies to benefit our clients, making it an exciting place to work.
I am incredibly fortunate to be part of such an amazing team, tackling challenging problems and leading solutions for everyday goods. It’s rewarding to see a product I helped create being used in my daily life, knowing that I played a part in its journey from concept to reality.
Lee Huynh
Project Lead, Mechanical
Polytron does controls engineering. Polytron does controls engineering very well (see the multiple “System Integrator of the Year” awards). So why is a mechanical engineer, with more than a decade of experience and no background in controls engineering, working here? Two words: Opportunity, and People.
While at my previous employer, I was approached by Polytron to join a small team of mechanical engineers. Shortly before this time, Polytron had ended a longtime relationship with a mechanical engineering firm and wanted to bring mechanical engineering in-house. This was an opportunity for me to bring my background and experience to help build and shape what’s becoming a bigger and more important part of what makes Polytron, Polytron.
Being an engineer at Polytron, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, everything from a juice plant in California to a candy plant in Pennsylvania to a paper products plant in South Carolina. I’ve had the opportunity to hone my skills working with conveyor, and learned about technologies I had never worked with before. I even learned a little bit about controls engineering.
Projects in this industry can be challenging. I’ve certainly had my fair share of long days and hard weekends. But what makes those times just a little bit easier is the great group of people here at Polytron. The people here want to be successful, just like anyone else. But the people here also want to share that success with others. There are the project managers that will deal with a particularly challenging client so that the engineers on the ground can do what they do best. There are the senior engineers who will take the time to explain difficult concepts to less experienced engineers. There is the office staff who ensure that the day-to-day operations of the company run as smoothly as possible.
Most importantly, the people make the job more enjoyable. There’s nothing like sharing a meal after a long day at the plant, commiserating on what a long week it’s been, and sharing in the sense of accomplishment on a job well done. And there’s occasional bowling outing.
