Engineering Jobs in Edison New Jersey

Organize, train and oversee technical staff in order to implement established maintenance, inspection and operational procedures. Must have proven skills in problem-solving and team building. Be able to schedule work, repair, and maintain machines, equipment and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and consistent operation according to the manufacturer’s requirements.
Responsibilities:

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Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be knowledgeable and have basic understanding of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems including (but not limited to) the following areas:

• Manage union team members and oversee various jobs and projects.
  • Monitor communication methods for additional work assignments, upcoming events, and internal communications.
  • Ability to understand mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings.
  • Understanding of Building construction plans.
  • Identify suppliers for replacement parts, obtain competitive bids, and enter purchase requisitions.
  • Use test data and electrical schematics to troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment.
  • Make recommendations regarding the need for modification to maintenance procedures, test procedures, instrumentation or setup based upon test results and machine operational performance.
  • Work in co-operation with engineering, technical and management or outside personnel.
  • Maintain detailed maintenance records in order to perform effective preventive maintenance.
  • Maintain good Maintenance standards to ensure buildings, grounds and attractions are safe and visually in compliance.
  • Have the ability to plan, organize and train a maintenance team for a large Theme park, Safari, and waterpark.
  • Must have the ability to train safety, OSHA and protocol information to large groups and document the trainings.
  • Must possess the ability to stand for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders repeatedly, bend, stoop, twist, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and work overhead using both hands.

Title : Packaging Engineer

Location : Clark, NJ (Hybrid Role)

Direct Client

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

This role will manage transversal PPD development projects including strategic catalog maintenance updates, plant transfers, and new product launches. The position is designed to provide short-term coverage for maternity leave (7 months) with potential opportunity to manage a full product launch from start to finish. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer with strong leadership skills, strategic agility, and preferably prior client experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage project timelines, identifying key tasks and milestones to ensure on-time launches in compliance with client's Quality systems
• Present launch and transversal project reviews; escalate risks to operational and divisional leadership
• Guide Marketing in new innovation briefs to ensure design aligns with Agility, Profitability, and client For the Future (L4TF) initiatives
• Engage Operations and cross-functional stakeholders for project ownership
• Lead project review meetings and resolve roadblocks impacting progress
• Analyze launch viability in terms of cost, timeline, and sustainability
• Drive risk assessment with Operations and R&I partners; track mitigation plans and secure backup options
• Partner with Marketing, Operations, and R&I on harmonization, profitability, and sustainability initiatives
• Manage plant transfers and coordinate feasibility costs, COG analysis, and value analysis support
• Research and develop packaging components; coordinate with R&D
• Provide development support to team members, including guidance on feasibility costing and aesthetic choices
• Coordinate meetings, prepare minutes, and follow up on action items

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Packaging Engineering, Operations, or related technical discipline required
• Minimum 7 years of experience in package/product development and project management (cosmetics, consumer goods, or related field preferred)
• Technical packaging experience a plus
• Experience developing products for global markets preferred
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate teams to move projects forward
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and able to build strong cross-functional relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft 365
• Must be onsite as this is an essential function of the position

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Prior client experience strongly preferred (contractor or ex-employee, subject to HR approval)
• Experience managing product launches end-to-end
• Familiarity with systems and processes (Wildware, QCP, etc.)

Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer with a strong chemistry background to lead and optimize manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for the design, improvement, and oversight of production processes, ensuring efficiency, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate combines hands-on plant experience with technical leadership, customer interaction, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement across operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and improve mechanical systems, equipment, and process applications.
• Analyze and optimize chemical and manufacturing processes to increase throughput, improve efficiency, and reduce waste.
• Schedule and manage production operations involving blending, milling, drying, and screening equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Lead employees across production and technical operations.
• Oversee preventive maintenance and downtime activities to ensure operational reliability.
• Conduct client laboratory testing, including data intake, feasibility studies, process development, optimization, and final reporting; ensure high client satisfaction.
• Perform root cause analysis on process failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage operational budgets and present performance metrics and financial results to leadership.
• Collaborate with operations, R&D, quality, and regulatory teams to implement new or improved processes.
• Develop, maintain, and manage technical documentation, including SOPs, certifications, regulatory filings, and compliance records.
• Ensure full compliance with FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, and other applicable regulatory and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years of process engineering experience
• Experience in powder-based manufacturing within pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, or chemical industries.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, including particle size analyzers, microscopes, moisture balances, and scales.
• Proven ability to work directly with customers and present technical findings.
• Strong understanding of chemical engineering fundamentals, including fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer.
• Knowledge of industrial electrical control panels and their integration with manufacturing equipment.
• Strong regulatory background, with responsibility for maintaining FDA, DEP, EPA, cGMP, SQF, and related programs.
• Proficiency with CAD and process simulation software is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Title

Electrical Controls Engineer/Industrial Electrician

Report to

Facility/Engineering Director.

Job Summary

Individual must be able to perform design,engineering, and field start up responsibilities for System Integration in the Electrical Controls Industry. In addition, proven trouble

shooting skills are necessary.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Design, fabricate, and install PLC based process control panels.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing control panels.
• Maintain inventory of all PLC/HMIrack systems and programs.
• Work to install110V, 220V, and 480V 3 phase wiring.
• Real electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Be able to troubleshoot 480V electrical control systems.
• Specify wiring and motor controls for 480V systems.
• Install power distribution and protection systems.
• HMI Interfaces
• Temperature Controllers and Transmitters
• Pressure Transmitters
• 4-20ma Loop Controllers
• Burner Controllers and Actuators
• Industrial pH Meters
• Level Transmitters
• Flow Meters
• Variable Frequency Drives

Work Conditions

• Physically available to lift up to 50lb.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions associated with the Company
• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Manual dexterity and the ability to remain standing, crouching, and bending for long periods of time
• Overtime as needed.

Job Requirements

• AS, BSEE, BSEET, or technical degree.
• 3-5 years of industry experience.
• Review projects including quotes, job specifications, and resolve any quote to job specifications differences.
• System Architecture including non-standard material and control pane lpower requirements/distribution.
• Review specifications and standard practices – inclusive of the internal hardwired and logic standards, general specifications and scope of work.
• Design requirements which include establishing non-standard designs, generating system map layouts, generating a sequence of operations, reviewing cycle time

studies and dimension switch layouts, generation of design packages, design logic, enter logic, and the design of Smart Displays.

• Material responsibility includes advance material order, specifying Mod Box material, specifying Panel material, writing Mod Box EBMs and writing panel material EBMs.
• Assisting with installation • Debugging with no additional support • Launchand Standby
• As Builts

Technology Requirements

• RSLogix 5, 5000
• RS Networx for DeviceNet, ControlNet, EtherNet IP
• DriveExecutive, DriveExplorer

• PanelBuilder PDS, 1400e, 32
• RSView Studio
• Trouble Shooting PID Loops
• Calibrating Process Control Equipment
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation

- 401(k)

• 401(k) Matching
• Medical, Dental,and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holiday’s

Classification

Full Time Position

Production Planner

Position Summary:

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, on-time order fulfillment, and alignment with business demand. This role serves as a key link between Sales, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams, supporting S&OP processes and helping implement structured planning tools, including MRP systems, within a cGMP-regulated dietary supplement environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain detailed production plans & schedules for pharmacy, blending, encapsulation, and packaging operations
• Lead and participate in SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) meetings
• Translate demand forecasts into executable production plans
• Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure raw materials and components are available to support production schedules
• Work closely with Warehouse to align inventory levels with production needs
• Support upstream planning activities to prevent material shortages or production delays
• Assist with implementation, maintenance, and optimization of MRP and planning systems
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans based on operational constraints
• Communicate schedule changes clearly to cross-functional teams
• Support continuous improvement of planning tools, reports, and processes

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred

Experience: 2–5 years of production scheduling, planning, or supply chain experience preferred

Skills:

• Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling principles
• Familiarity with planning tools, MRP systems, and ERP platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and scheduling tools
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish & English)

Success Metric:

• On-time execution of production schedules
• Reduced production delays due to material shortages
• Improved alignment between demand, inventory, and production
• Successful adoption and use of planning and MRP tools

Role: Chemist I - Job ID: SAHDC5758554

Work Location: Clark NJ

Description:

Associate Chemist; Hair Care Dev/Styling

Day to day job responsibilities:

• Formulation work: batching, conducting stability studies, filling and labeling of samples, submitting requests for micro, safety, evaluation testing, etc.
• Reporting results, formulation troubleshooting, keeping lab records, following safety guidelines and reviewing SDS, compilation of ingredients for review/reporting,
• Quality control measurements and microscopic analysis.
• May require light lifting such as 5kg buckets or boxes containing usually up to 10kg; and operation of small-scale lab bench manufacturing kettles.

Ideal candidate background:

• B.A or B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or other relevant Scientific discipline.
• 0-3 years experience
• Prior cosmetic or pharmaceutical lab experience is preferred but not required
• Ideal candidate will be quick learner, detail oriented with good communication skills and able to thrive in fast-paced team environment

In this role, you will report to the Site Manager and will work closely with the Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services professionals to serve our customers by performing customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Somerset, NJ

Shift: 8 am-4:30 pm (may change based on customer needs)

Hourly Rate: $23.00 - $25.00

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellness programs

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), Company-paid holidays, Choice holidays, etc.

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto, and home insurance

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem for gifts and products

What we're looking for

• Education:

• High school diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Life Sciences, or related field preferred.

Experience:

• 1-2 years in procurement, inventory management, or lab operations required.

• SAP, MS Office Suite (Excel, Access), and digital procurement platforms preferred.

• Collaboration Tool: Microsoft Teams experience preferred

• Formal training in problem-solving methodologies is preferred.

• Familiarity with FDA, CGMP, and ISO standards.

• Strong understanding of lab operations and material workflows.

• Ability to independently solve complex problems using operational insights.

• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation abilities.

• Proficient in data analysis and reporting,

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Expert-level skills in Excel)

• SAP experience is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of contracts and supplier management best practices.

• Comfortable working in highly regulated environments.

How you will thrive and create an impact

Avantor's Advanced Laboratory Services team is a crucial part of the Avantor Services group serving over 500 customers in biopharma, pharmaceutical, educational, industrial, and high-tech industries with customizable, flexible solutions and end-to-end laboratory operations support.

As an Onsite Procurement Specialist/Buyer, you'll be embedded at customer facilities to ensure the seamless coordination of inventory and material operations. This role supports laboratory and production environments by managing sourcing, procurement, and logistics of essential materials, including consumables, chemicals, solvents, and reagents. You'll be the operational backbone of our onsite services, helping our customers maintain efficiency, compliance, and scientific progress. In this role, you will:

• Coordinate and streamline workflows related to inventory and material management.

• Support procurement and planning functions, ensuring timely and compliant delivery of materials.

• Maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal departments to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

• Ensure alignment with regulatory standards, including FDA, CGMP, and ISO9001.

• Collaborate with Avantor's broader service and sourcing teams to deliver integrated solutions.

• Source, procure, and coordinate delivery of critical lab and production materials.

• Manage inventory levels, reorder points, and replenishment cycles using Avantor and customer systems.

• Assist in supplier qualification, contract interpretation, and compliance documentation.

• Support emergency deliveries and installation of materials.

• Maintain standing orders and manage engineering change notifications.

• Provide reporting on material planning, open orders, and performance metrics.

• Resolve non-conformance issues and document supplier corrective actions.

• Facilitate audit support and vendor engagement activities.

• Collect, document, and report operational data and observations.

• Maintain >95% inventory accuracy across managed categories.

• Achieve an on-time delivery rate of >98% for critical materials.

• Ensure 100% compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

• Deliver monthly reports on inventory levels, supplier performance, and cost savings.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Resolve procurement issues within 48 hours of escalation.

• Maintain positive customer satisfaction scores through responsive service and communication.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:

By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

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.