Engineering Journal Jobs in Plainfield, NJ

Project Engineer:

Handles various aspects of engineering projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications. Below is a breakdown of common job roles and responsibilities for a Project Engineer:

1. Project Planning and Coordination Develop and define project goals, timelines, and resources. Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering design, procurement, production.). Plan and monitor project schedules, deliverables, and milestones.

2. Technical Support and Expertise Provide technical expertise and support throughout the project lifecycle. Ensure engineering designs meet required standards and specifications. Resolve technical issues that arise during the project.

3. Budgeting and Cost Control Estimate project costs and allocate budgets for various tasks. Track expenses to ensure the project stays within budget. Identify potential cost-saving opportunities.

4. Procurement and Vendor Management Oversee procurement processes, ensuring timely and cost-effective purchasing. Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality and adherence to project timelines.

5. Risk Management Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor project progress and adjust plans to address issues or delays. Conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

6. Communication and Reporting Act as a liaison between various stakeholders (clients, team members, management). Provide regular updates and reports to senior management. Ensure effective communication across all departments involved in the project.

7. Quality Control and Assurance Ensure that all engineering work meets the required quality standards.

8. Project Documentation Maintain comprehensive project documentation (drawings, schedules, contracts). Ensure all necessary approvals and permits are in place.

9. Project Closeout Oversee the completion and handover of the project. Ensure all contractual obligations are met. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify areas for improvement. Make sure project is collected in full.

Key Skills for a Project Engineer:

Strong problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, ).

Understanding of engineering principles and standards.

Budgeting and cost management experience.

Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Our client is seeking a Plant Controller to lead all plant-level financial operations for their manufacturing facility. This Plant Controller will own cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, variance analysis, budgeting/forecasting, and financial reporting to drive profitability and operational excellence. The Plant Controller will be responsible for monthly close for the plant: journal entries, reconciliations, and P&L.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & COGS: Oversee inventory valuation, cycle counts/physical counts.
• Financial Reporting & Close: Lead the monthly close for the plant: journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and plant P&L with commentary.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Build the annual plant budget and rolling forecasts (volume, mix, price, labor, overhead).
• Streamline processes and reporting; automate where possible (Power BI/Excel/Power Query).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting
• Experience with 3+ years in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Deep expertise in standard costing, cost accounting, inventory, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel/Power Query/Power BI skills; ability to build models and dashboards.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven ability to partner with Operations/Supply Chain/Quality

Core Competencies

Manufacturing Finance | Cost Accounting | Standard Costing | Variance Analysis | Inventory Control | Budgeting & Forecasting | KPI Development | Financial Reporting | ERP Master Data | Continuous Improvement | Cross‑Functional Business Partnering | Internal Controls | GAAP Compliance

Job Title: Technical Project Manager

Work Location: Basking Ridge, NJ (Hybrid/Onsite)

Contract duration: 6+ Months

Visa Independent Only

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Project Manager with 15+ years of experience to lead critical initiatives in Packet Broker systems for a Tier-1 telecom client. The ideal candidate will possess a strong balance of technical depth (Java/J2EE, architecture), AI/ML lifecycle expertise, and proven delivery leadership in large-scale, mission critical telecom environments.

• This role requires onsite presence at the Verizon Basking Ridge, NJ office, and the ability to manage complex, high-visibility programs with multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Delivery Management

• Lead end-to-end delivery of Packet Broker–related programs, including planning, execution, monitoring, and release management.

• Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, dependencies, and quality across multiple engineering teams.

• Delivery - ensuring committed milestones are met with predictable outcomes.

• Act as the single point of accountability for client communication, status reporting, and escalation management.

Technical & Architecture Leadership

• Provide Technical oversight for the project

• Review system designs for scalability, performance, security, and regulatory compliance.

• Guide development teams with hands-on expertise in Java/J2EE, microservices, APIs, and distributed systems.

• Collaborate with solution architects to evolve the target-state architecture and reduce technical debt.

AI / Intelligent Automation Enablement

• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions across the delivery lifecycle, including:

• AI/ML lifecycle management

• NLP and LLM-based use cases (automation, analytics, decision support)

• Tool evaluation, integration, and governance

Stakeholder & Client Management

• Partner closely with client leadership, product owners, engineering teams, and vendors.

• Manage expectations in a high-pressure, production-critical environment.

• Provide executive-level dashboards, metrics, and insights to leadership.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor global onshore/offshore teams.

• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management for critical roles.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in technical project / program management.

• Strong domain experience in Telecom systems.

• Architecture skills for large-scale distributed systems.

• Hands-on Java & J2EE experience (Spring, microservices, REST APIs, UI technologies – React JS ).

• Solid understanding of AI/ML, NLP, LLMs, including lifecycle and tooling.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Background

• Prior experience in Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson, Cisco, Ciena, or FAANG product organizations.

• Experience working directly with Verizon or Tier 1 telecom operators.

• Exposure to cloud-native platforms, containers, CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience managing programs with strict SLAs and regulatory requirements.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• PMP / SAFe / Agile certifications

• Cloud or Architecture certifications

• AI/ML-related certifications (good to have)

Our employer is a leading provider of premium metal payment cards and secure authentication solutions. Headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, the company serves major financial institutions, producing over 30 million metal cards annually and holding a dominant share in the premium metal card segment. It also offers advanced digital security through a proprietary platform that includes three-factor authentication and cold storage for digital assets, generating over $420 million in annual sales.

• Salary range: 85-150k USD
• Annual Bonus: Up to 15% (contingent upon a combination of company's and personal performance).

Position Summary

We are seeking an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Automation) who will perform the planning, design, and implementation of automation solutions across our production lines. This role involves designing and building custom machines in-house as well as managing external integrators to deliver turnkey automation systems. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in machine design, supplier management, and project execution in high-volume manufacturing environments.

This position is critical to driving automation initiatives that improve efficiency, scalability, and quality in a multi-million-unit-per-year production setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation System Design & Implementation
• Design and develop custom automation equipment using SolidWorks.
• Lead full lifecycle of automation projects: concept, design, build, installation, and validation.
• Collaborate with external integrators and manage suppliers for outsourced machine builds.
• Production Line Automation
• Plan and implement automation solutions for assembly and packaging lines.
• Integrate robotics, PLCs, vision systems, and material handling equipment.
• Project Management
• Develop project timelines, budgets, and resource plans.
• Ensure projects meet performance, quality, and safety standards.
• Safety & Compliance
• Ensure all automation systems comply with OSHA, environmental, and company safety standards.
• Implement risk assessments, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Maintain documentation for regulatory compliance and audits.
• Continuous Improvement
• Identify automation opportunities to reduce labor, improve throughput, and enhance quality.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through innovative automation solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in machine design and automation engineering.
• Proven track record of designing, building, and installing machines in high-volume manufacturing environments.

Technical Expertise

• SolidWorks proficiency for machine and fixture design.
• Strong knowledge of automation technologies: robotics, PLC programming, vision systems, conveyors, and material handling.
• Experience with supplier management and working with external integrators.
• Understanding of system design, defect analysis, and process optimization.
• Familiarity with SPC, Six Sigma, and DoE methodologies for data-driven improvements.
• Ability to troubleshoot automation and mechanical issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.

Preferred

• Experience designing full production lines.
• Familiarity with high-speed automation for multi-million-unit production.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Exposure to ISO 13485 or automotive quality standards.
• Experience with robotic integration, automated quality inspection, and vision systems.

Our employer believes in supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that promotes health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Our full-time team members enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Advancement Opportunities

**** Benefits eligibility and details will be shared during the hiring process.

About the Company:

At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., We Specialize In The Design, Manufacture, And Distribution Of Custom Equipment Tailored To Meet The Specific Applications And Requirements Of Our Customers. Our Product Range Includes:

• Panelboards: Up to 2000A
• Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A
• Generator Connection Boxes
• Generator Output Switchboards
• Single and Double-Ended Substations
• We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries.

Position Summary

Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assembly Manager to join our team in Union, NJ. This individual will play a critical role in overseeing the daily operations of the assembly department, driving efficiency, and ensuring the seamless execution of organizational goals. The Assembly Manager will work collaboratively across departments to enhance productivity, implement process improvements, and contribute to the overall success of the business.

While this role primarily operates Monday through Friday, occasional Saturday work may be required based on business demands. This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Director of Operations and involves a hands-on approach.

Working Conditions: Office/Shop Environment

Primary Job Function:

• The Low-Voltage Switchboard Assembly Manager oversees the factory's production (including EV) and assembly of low-voltage switchgear systems.
• This includes managing operations and personnel involved in the assembly process to ensure efficient production, high-quality output, and timely delivery.
• The role demands strong leadership, operational expertise, and a focus on continuous improvement in a unionized manufacturing environment.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Production Planning: The Assembly Manager is responsible for developing production plans, scheduling work activities, and ensuring the availability of necessary resources, such as materials, tools, and equipment, to meet production targets.
• Quality Control: They are responsible for implementing quality control measures and ensuring that all assembled switchgear systems meet the required standards and specifications. This includes conducting regular inspections, tests, and audits to identify and address any quality issues.
• Process Improvement: The Assembly Manager continually looks for opportunities to improve the assembly process, optimize workflow, and enhance productivity. They may collaborate with engineering teams to implement process enhancements, introduce automation, or streamline operations.
• Team Management: This role involves leading and supervising a team of assembly technicians and operators. The Assembly Manager provides guidance, training, and support to ensure that employees perform their tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Safety and Compliance: They are responsible for enforcing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards. This includes maintaining a safe work environment, conducting safety training, and addressing any safety concerns or incidents.
• Inventory Management: The Assembly Manager oversees inventory levels, ensures the availability of required components and materials, and helps manage stock control to avoid shortages or excesses.
• Collaboration and Communication: They collaborate with other departments, such as engineering, procurement, and quality assurance, to coordinate activities and address any cross-functional issues. Effective communication with stakeholders, such as customers and suppliers, is also essential.
• Performance Monitoring and Reporting: The Assembly Manager tracks production performance, monitors key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepares regular reports to evaluate productivity, quality, and other relevant metrics. They analyze data and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Experience working in a union shop and familiarity with union labor laws should be preferred.

Job Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of working experience in custom metal fabrication electrical equipment in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read blueprints, bill of material (BOM’s), schematics, diagrams, and technical orders to determine best methods and sequences of product assembly.
• An effective leader who can help level load the factory and can plan a lookout for 3-4 weeks so that the company’s overhead expenses for overtime in the shop stay within budget.
• Should be a Team Player and an Inclusive Leader.
• Knowledge about hand tools and measuring devices.
• Knowledge about EV products.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage or Medium Voltage Switchgear or components.
• Should have a particularly good understanding of Operational Excellence process improvements.
• Ability to work in a loud environment.

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Certification in Six Sigma or other process improvement methodologies is preferred.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Biomedical Radiology Equipment Specialist is responsible for providing equipment-engineering service including repairs, installation, maintenance inspection, modification, and construction on x-ray, CT, and film handling machines.

A day in the life of a Biomedical Radiology Equipment Specialist    at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Provides routine and emergency equipment repair.
• Performs scheduled periodic equipment maintenance.
• Provides an inspection report with notations of areas inspected and items that require future and immediate attention.
• Supervises removal and installation of equipment and may assist manufacturer`s representatives.
• Installs, designs, constructs, refurbishes, and modifies radiological and associated equipment
• Maintains adequate records and is familiar with regulatory requirements (i.e., NRC, JCAHO, and state Department of Environmental Protection).
• Completes federal and state paperwork as required following completion of job.
• Undertakes acceptance tests on newly installed equipment in association with physicist.
• Modifies equipment in keeping with manufacturer`s recommendations and/or to the requirements of physicians or management.
• Keeps the manager and other engineers apprised of equipment failures and problems.
• Works cooperatively with physicians, technologists (specifically the department of Bio Medical Engineering), and others to resolve problems and complaints.
• Accepts instruction and constructive criticism from peers.
• Refurbishes old equipment as required.
• Achieves understanding of equipment through training courses and/or self study
• Familiar with sources for parts/supplies and the ordering process
• Develops guidelines and schedules for assigned projects
• Adheres to the policies of Employee ID, Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality
• Responsible for scheduled shifts
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• B.S Degree in electronics or equivalent training and at least four years working experience on radiological equipment
• A working knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, photographic processing, and drafting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

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Role: Java Backend Developer

Location: Berkeley heights, NJ

Job Description:

VisionNext/VisionPlus/Cards or Payments Experience is needed

Java, Spring Boot Microservices with Knowledge on AWS

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize backend services for card payments and transaction systems, ensuring low latency, fault tolerance, and multi-region resiliency.

• Build high-throughput APIs and microservices using modern Java frameworks (Spring Boot, Reactor).

• Collaborate closely with product, architecture, and SRE teams to evolve Vision Next / VisionPLUS services for cloud-native, real-time scalability.

• Use AWS services (ECS, Lambda, RDS, ) to architect resilient, secure, and observable applications.

• Write efficient algorithms for transaction routing, settlement, reconciliation, or fraud-detection modules.

• Contribute to system design sessions and architecture decisions, applying deep reasoning to scalability trade-offs, consistency models, and data partitioning.

• Evaluate and optimize application throughput, concurrency handling, and API lifecycle management across multi-region clusters.

• Implement DevOps and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline).

• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering excellence through reusable design patterns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience in payments, fintech, or high-transaction enterprise systems.

• Strong proficiency with Java / Spring Boot, data structures, algorithms, and system-level design principles.

• Solid understanding of AWS core services and architectural best practices for scalable distributed systems.

• Experience with multi-region, active-active, or near-real-time architectures for payment or settlement systems.

• Deep debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills in concurrent, distributed environments.

• Strong analytical reasoning and data-driven problem-solving mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in Python programming for backend development and automation.

• Experience with Vision Next or Vision PLUS modules (CMS, ASM, or TRAMS) or other card processor platforms.

• Familiarity with payment rails (Visa, Mastercard, RTP, ACH) and transaction lifecycle management.

• Knowledge of Kafka, Redis, or Aerospike for event-driven processing and caching.

• Exposure to container orchestration (ECS, EKS, or Kubernetes) and observability platforms (Grafana, Datadog, or OpenTelemetry).

• Understanding of PCI-DSS, data encryption, and regulated financial data operations.

LTIMindtree is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, family-care status, veteran status, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, military service, handicap or disability or history of handicap or disability, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, union affiliation, affectional or sexual orientation or preference, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, except where such considerations are bona fide occupational qualifications permitted by law.

Job Title: Project Administrator - Data Center Information Technology/Design/Engineer Firm

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: On-Site Edison, NJ

Project Administrator

NJ Data Center growing Information Technology/Design/Engineer Firm is seeking a Project Administrator to join our team. The Project Administrator is responsible for managing the administrative tasks and logistical aspects of data center construction or expansion projects, including coordinating with various teams, tracking project progress, maintaining documentation, and ensuring smooth execution of project activities under the guidance of a project manager, all while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints; essentially acting as the organizational backbone for the project.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Support project team on all administrative tasks and duties.
2. Heavy client/vendor/supplier interaction.
3. Preparation of spreadsheet reports, contracts documents, purchase and change order requests, presentations, and correspondence.
4. Receive, maintain and distribute submittals, RFI’s, shop drawings and establish project log to record receipt and disposition of same.
5. Coordinate project meetings and travel arrangements.
6. Maintain electronic and manual database of all project files and archives.
7. Other responsibilities normally performed in the execution of a Project Administrator position according to standard Architectural/Engineering industry practices.
8. Assist architects/engineers with editing/issuing project book specifications (electronic IE: Master Specs).

Qualifications:

1. Three to five years experience in Engineering firms or related fields.
2. BA is recommended.
3. Must exhibit initiative, judgment, and quality in performance and responsibilities.
4. Deadline and detail oriented.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.
6. Ability to work well with multi disciplines in a fast paced environment.

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time job position. In office, not remote or virtual.

Normal business hours are Monday thru Friday 8-5pm.

Benefits:

• 401 k match to $3500
• Full health medical/dental/prescription/life insurance (75% paid by employer 20-25% paid by employee)
• After 3/5 years eligibility based on rating for company owned NJ shore house
• Tuition reimbursement for employee
• Subjective year end bonus plan(end September)
• Awards/recognition for superior effort and extraordinary excellence
• Longevity awards 5/10/15/20/25/30 plus years
• After 15 years education assistance for children eligibility
• After 15 years eligibility for additional retirement compensative (elective)

BRUNS-PAK is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran, or other protected status.