Engineering Jobs in Prospect Park New Jersey

R&D Scientist II – Materials / Polymer Focus (Lab-Based) - 626501

Location: Franklin Lakes, NJ (Onsite – 5 days/week)

Duration: 12-month contract (W2)

Pay Rate: ~$35.75 - $37.75/hr.

Overview

We are seeking a junior-level R&D Scientist II to join a Specimen Management R&D team, supporting the development of blood collection devices (e.g., tubes, needles, plastic components).

This role is highly lab-focused (≈50%+ hands-on testing) and ideal for candidates with a background in materials science, polymer chemistry, or chemical engineering who enjoy bench work and experimental testing.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct material characterization and testing, including:
• FTIR, DSC, TGA, rheology, and mechanical testing
• Environmental Stress Cracking (ESC) and Thermal Cycle Analysis (TCA)
• Design and execute lab experiments and test protocols
• Perform root cause investigations related to material and product failures
• Support material selection, qualification, and vendor/material changes
• Prepare samples and prototypes for internal and external testing
• Document results and provide data-driven recommendations
• Assist with small-scale material assessments and innovation efforts
• Maintain lab equipment and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, etc.)
• Support testing involving human blood samples (training and PPE provided)

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in: Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 2+ years of laboratory experience (industry or academic)
• Hands-on experience with materials testing and characterization
• Strong interest in polymer/material science (non-metal/ceramic focus)
• Comfortable working in a lab-heavy, hands-on role
• Basic knowledge of statistical tools (Excel, Minitab, etc.)
• Ability to conduct independent research and literature reviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Polymers or plastic materials (especially for medical devices)
• Material formulation or modification
• ESC, TCA, or similar testing methods
• Exposure to analytical chemistry techniques
• Experience working with biological materials or blood samples
• Background in tissue engineering or DNA-related work (nice-to-have)

Work Environment & Expectations

• 50%+ lab-based work (testing, characterization, experimentation)
• Remaining time focused on analysis, reporting, and innovation projects
• Fully onsite role (no remote option)
• No travel required
• Dynamic, fast-paced R&D environment
• Opportunity for long-term growth

Interview Process

• Initial screening with Hiring Manager
• Follow-up panel interview with project team (virtual via Teams)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Early-career scientist with a strong materials/polymer background
• Curious, hands-on, and eager to learn
• Comfortable working independently in a lab setting
• Interested in medical device R&D and material innovation

We are looking for a skilled Technical Project Manager to lead product development initiatives from initial concept through launch. This role serves as the central connector between engineering, design, and business teams—ensuring clarity, alignment, and smooth execution throughout the full development cycle.

Responsibilities

• Define what the product must deliver and ensure requirements are clearly communicated across technical and non-technical teams.
• Guide projects from early concept through final launch, ensuring products meet quality, performance, and timing expectations.
• Translate complex technical challenges into clear direction for cross-functional partners while supporting select hands-on technical activities when needed.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring milestones stay on track with internal goals and retailer timelines.
• Facilitate strong communication and alignment across global teams, providing ongoing visibility into project status, risks, and decision points.
• Prepare and deliver project updates to senior stakeholders, including recommendations, trade-offs, and key risks.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to ensure solutions meet both technical feasibility and business needs.
• Work in a fast-paced environment that values flexibility, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project management or engineering, ideally within consumer products, plastics, or hardware development.
• Proven success managing full product lifecycles—from concept through production and launch.
• Strong technical foundation with an understanding of engineering principles, manufacturing processes, and product constraints.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CREO is a plus.
• Experience presenting to senior leadership; exposure to executive-level communication is beneficial.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to adapt quickly and work collaboratively across teams.

Salary Range (commensurate with experience)

$130,000 - $135,000 USD

• Prepare microbiological media, reagents, and test materials required for routine laboratory testing.
• Perform microbiological analyses on raw materials, finished products, environmental monitoring samples, and water systems.
• Practice and maintain strict aseptic techniques and laboratory disinfection procedures per SOPs.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of laboratory activities in accordance with cGMP and data integrity standards.
• Maintain laboratory records including notebooks, electronic systems, and LIMS documentation.
• Perform quality assurance and laboratory monitoring activities, including:
• Media preparation and qualification
• Environmental and laboratory area monitoring
• Incubator and equipment monitoring
• Instrument calibration and maintenance
• Sterilization and cleaning verification
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready laboratory work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, or related life sciences field
• 0–2 years of laboratory experience (internship or academic laboratory experience acceptable)
• Basic understanding of microbiological techniques and scientific principles
• Familiarity with cGMP or regulated laboratory environments preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate laboratory documentation

The Fleet Manager is responsible for the coordination, maintenance, and compliance of vehicles and equipment across assigned family companies. This role oversees both in-house and outsourced maintenance operations, provides leadership and direction to in-house mechanics, assists family companies in preparing and managing budgets for fleet-related accounts, manages telematics and driver compliance programs, and ensures adherence to company safety standards and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, technical, and leadership skills, with a focus on operational efficiency, cost control, and safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Vehicle & Equipment Management

• Schedule and manage in-house mechanics for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
• Oversee outsourced mechanic scheduling and management.
• Coordinate transportation of vehicles and equipment to repair facilities.
• Schedule heavy equipment lubrication and preventive maintenance.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety inspections.
• Manage small engine preventive maintenance and repair services.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment capital expenditure (CAPEX) budgeting and decommissioning.
• Manage vehicle registrations, IRP, and tax documentation through Holman Insights or internal systems.

Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, and develop in-house mechanics and service personnel.
• Ensure shop operations meet company standards for quality, safety, and productivity.
• Promote a positive work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Assist family companies in preparing annual budgets for fleet-related accounts, including repair and maintenance expenses, fleet related labor, fuel, and shop expenses.
• Monitor actual expenses against budget to ensure cost control and financial alignment.
• Provide insight and recommendations to improve cost efficiency and support capital planning for vehicle replacements.

Telematics & Driver Compliance

• Deliver Geotab training locally for drivers and fleet staff.
• Install and maintain Geotab GPS devices.
• Oversee CDL pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure compliance.
• Monitor driver performance and vehicle utilization through telematics reporting.

Safety & Accident Management

• Investigate vehicle accidents and incidents.
• Provide safety training and manage corrective action follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, OSHA, and company safety policies.
• Support root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in fleet or equipment management.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance scheduling, diagnostics, and compliance programs.
• Familiarity with Geotab or similar telematics systems.
• CDL license or strong understanding of CDL compliance requirements preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and fleet management software.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

Effectively design, develop, and document medical devices and medical equipment that satisfy internal and external customer needs and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

* Interprets customer specifications to define requirements for mechanical designs.

* Performs first principal analysis related to appropriate aspects of mechanical design.

* Provide support to peers, Jr Engineers, and Co-Ops.

* Applies the 3D CAD system to create mechanical design and drawings.

* Develops detailed fabrication and assembly drawings and performs tolerance analysis.

* Develop prototypes for design evaluation.

* Troubleshoot and resolve design & processing issues.

* Contributes to details of design documentation using electronic documentation systems.

* Collects, analyzes, and interprets data to propose recommendations.

* Develops & execute design verification protocols and technical reports.

* Work with internal and external resources on fabrication, inspection, and testing of new product parts and assemblies.

* Develop & debug prototype tooling / equipment and processes.

* Develop test methods and fixtures.

* Formulate plans & methods to accomplish assignments with appropriate oversight.

* Works independently and prioritizes assigned tasks with guidance.

* Contribute to project planning activities.

* Train technicians and operators on new process techniques.

Minimum Requirements

* BS in engineering discipline, mechanical preferred.

* Minimum 2-4 years related experience, or an MS and less than one year experience.

* Experience with a solid modeling CAD program, preferably SolidWorks and/or ProE.

* Experience in medical equipment / device design with experience in electromechanical, electro- pneumatic, and/or blood pumping equipment development.

* Knowledge in medical device industry regulations and practices - ISO 13485, ISO 7198 & GMP.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, MS Office applications, and Adobe Acrobat.

* Experience with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Project preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Design for Manufacturability and Assembly, DFM&A (cost/tooling/process considerations), preferably using SolidWorks CAD software.

* Understanding in design and development of injection molded plastic, plastic extrusion, casting, sheet metal, metal stampings, additive manufacturing processes, and machined metal components, and assemblies with high part counts highly desirable.

* Knowledge of mechanical design and development using metric ANSI/ISO dimensioning and drafting standards highly desirable.

* Understanding of GD&T, mechanical measurement and testing equip., and statistical analysis of test data.

* Experience with electronic document control systems in medical device and/or medical equipment design and development.

* Highly skilled at analytical reasoning, mechanism design, creative problem solving, and mathematical analysis.

* Ability to create and meet scheduled timelines (manage and coordinate tasks as required).

* Ability to work in a team environment.

* Strong communication skills.

* Competent in use of Microsoft Office tools.

* Ability to operate test equipment such as various pressure and flow measurement equipment, temperature/humidity chambers, PC-based data recorders, simulators, DVM's and oscilloscopes.

* Familiarity and the ability to operate basic shop equipment such as hand tools, a drill and Dremel.

* Understand and interpret simple wiring diagrams.

* Familiarity with Agile Scrum and waterfall project planning methods

This is a "Defined Term" assignment that will last approximately 6 months or until project is complete. Defined Term employees are eligible for most benefits (including health insurance and paid time off) while on assignment.

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

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• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

With a passion for life

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life-saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers - and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

Job Overview

The Manager, Collagen Operations serves as the sole site leader for the Mahwah, NJ Collagen facility and carries full responsibility for all site personnel decisions, site performance, and operational escalations. This role ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the site while driving a strong culture of quality, engagement, and continuous improvement.

This position is accountable for the implementation of operational strategy as defined by the Getinge France (La Ciotat) leadership team. The Manager must ensure that all production activities adhere to U.S. regulatory protocols, including FDA, ISO, GMP, ESD, and Medical Device requirements, while also ensuring that all U.S. people practices (HR, safety, compliance, labor standards) are fully adopted and consistently upheld.

The Manager leads the site in achieving production, safety, quality, and delivery objectives while ensuring strong communication, alignment, and reporting back to the Getinge France entity.

Key Responsibilities

Site Leadership & Escalations

Serve as the highest-ranking leader on-site, responsible for daily operational oversight.

Act as the primary escalation point for all personnel, safety, compliance, and operational matters.

Maintain a proactive presence on the production floor; ensure alignment between site activities and La Ciotat leadership direction.

Lead all site-level communication, engagement efforts, and leadership routines.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Serve as the site owner for safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

Ensure strict adherence to all U.S. regulatory requirements, including FDA, ISO, GMP, ESD, environmental, and medical device standards.

Ensure all U.S. people practices-including investigations, corrective action processes, documentation, training standards, and HR compliance-are consistently applied.

Guarantee timely and effective management of nonconformances, CAPAs, and deviations; lead site-level reviews and escalations.

Operations Management

Lead the execution of the annual production plan and ensure on-time delivery in alignment with customer needs and La Ciotat directives.

Oversee production scheduling, resource planning, inventory management, and staffing decisions.

Ensure production equipment, cleanroom environments, and facilities are properly maintained and audit-ready.

Manage manufacturing engineering and support functions to drive continuous improvement, cost savings, and process optimization.

Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance, including SOPs, controlled documents, training records, and batch documentation.

People Leadership

Full responsibility for all site personnel management, including hiring, onboarding, development, coaching, performance management, and employee relations.

Drive a culture of engagement, teamwork, and accountability consistent with Getinge values and U.S. people practices.

Set clear objectives, oversee workload planning, conduct performance reviews, and support career development.

Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

Collaborate closely with the La Ciotat Production Director and France-based teams to ensure alignment on operational execution, reporting, and strategy.

Partner with U.S.-based HR, Quality, EHS, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure compliance and best practices across all site functions.

Coordinate validation, feasibility builds, technical projects, and operational readiness with sustaining engineering and global partners.

Essential Duties

Organize and manage site production resources to meet daily, weekly, and annual plans.

Anticipate operational needs and align staffing with forecasts.

Define short-term production plans compatible with demand and capacity.

Lead investigations into deviations, failures, or operational issues and implement corrective actions.

Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance and technical shutdowns.

Submit and manage investment requests to support operational goals.

Ensure all personnel comply with safety rules, gowning, cleanroom regulations, and quality protocols.

Maintain readiness for internal and external audits at all times.

Minimum Requirements

High school diploma required; advanced education preferred.

3-5 years of experience as a production manager in medical device or similarly regulated environment.

Experience in cleanroom or controlled environment operations preferred.

Demonstrated ability to lead teams and run a manufacturing site with a high level of autonomy.

Strong computer skills; SAP experience a plus.

Targeted salary range: $138,000- $145,000, depending upon experience and location +15% bonus target

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About us

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimize workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Benefits at Getinge:

At Getinge, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• 
  
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits
  
• 401k plan with company match
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Wellness initiative & Health Assistance Resources
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Short and Long Term Disability Benefits
  
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Commuter Benefits
  
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  

Getinge is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer to build and manage our data infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be an expert in writing complex SQL queries, designing efficient database schemas, and developing ETL/ELT pipelines. You will ensure data is accurate, accessible, and optimized for performance to support business intelligence, analytics, and reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Database Design & Management: Design, develop, and maintain relational databases (e.g. SQL Server, ProgressSQL, Oracle) and cloud-based data warehouses.
• Strategic SQL and Data Engineering: Develop sophisticated, optimized SQL queries, stored procedures, and functions to process and analyze large, complex datasets for actionable business insights.
• Data Pipeline Automation & Orchestration:Help build, automate, and orchestrate ETL/ELT workflows utilizing SQL, Python, and cloud-native tools to integrate and transform data from diverse, distributed sources.
• Performance Optimization: Tune queries and optimize database schema (indexing, partitioning, normalization) to improve data retrieval and processing speeds.
• Data Integrity & Security: Ensure data quality, consistency, and integrity across systems. Implement data masking, encryption, and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Documentation: Maintain technical documentation for database schemas, data dictionaries, and ETL workflows.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• SQL Mastery: 5+ years of experience with advanced SQL (window functions, CTEs, query optimization).
• Database Expertise: Deep understanding of relational database management systems (RDBMS) and data modeling techniques.
• Cloud Platforms: Demonstrated experience with Azure Data Services and other data warehouse technologies.
• Programming: Proficiency in Python for scripting and data manipulation.
• ETL Tools: Familiarity with tools like SSIS or Azure Data Factory.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB).
• Experience with big data frameworks (Apache Spark, Kafka).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Google Professional Data Engineer).

Typical Work Environment

• Tools Used: SQL IDEs (DBeaver, SSMS), Cloud Consoles, Git, Jira, SSIS.
• Industry: Leasing.

Salary is $130-$140k

The Food Scientist II reports directly to the Research & Technical Development Lead and plays a critical role in advancing technical platforms, ingredient research, and process feasibility for snack and confectionery products. This role is responsible for developing scalable scientific solutions that support the company’s innovation pipeline. The position focuses on early-stage formulation science, functionality modeling, and technical risk mitigation prior to commercialization handoff.

The Food Scientist operates within the Technical & Research Team and collaborates closely with the Product Development & Commercialization Team during scale-up and launch readiness phases.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Platform Development

· Support the Research & Technical Development Lead in building and optimizing core technology platforms (e.g., probiotic systems, fiber enriched system, sugar reduction system, hydrocolloid systems, protein enhanced system).

· Conduct ingredient functionality studies to understand structure-function relationships.

· Develop reusable technical frameworks that enable multiple pipeline products.

2. Advanced Formulation Science

· Design and optimize complex formulations for snack and confectionery applications.

· Investigate texture stability, moisture migration, hydrolysis risks, glass transition behavior, and shelf-life quality indicator.

· Conduct structured root cause analysis for technical performance issues.

· Translate scientific findings into scalable formulation strategies.

3. Process Feasibility & Risk Mitigation

· Evaluate processing parameters (e.g., heating time, vacuum, Brix, pH, Aw) to ensure technical robustness.

· Identify potential scalability constraints early in development.

· Support pilot-scale validation and collaborate with commercialization teams as needed.

4. Stability Prediction

· Design preliminary accelerated and real-time stability studies.

· Establish quality benchmarks for texture, moisture, color, and API ingredients.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

· Partner with Product Development during transition from research to commercialization.

· Provide technical input to embedded analytical and compliance resources.

· Support supplier technical assessments and ingredient validation.

6. Documentation & Technical Governance

· Maintain accurate and complete formulation documentation in designated systems.

· Develop detailed technical reports and risk assessments for internal review.

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.

· 2–4+ years of experience in snack and/or confectionery and/or gummy and/or bars of R&D.

· Strong knowledge of hydrocolloids, fiber systems, sugar reduction systems, and moisture control mechanisms.

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• Experience as a manufacturing technician performing secondary machining operations is a plus
  
• Experience setting up and /or running Wire and Ram EDM or working with EDM components is a plus
  

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