Engineering Jobs in Hillsdale, NJ

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

Candidates will be disqualified if the following criteria are not met:

• Employment Type: No C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or C2H (Contract-to-Hire) arrangements. W2 contract only. No referral fees will be entertained.
• Work Authorization: US CITIZEN, GREENCARD ONLY, STEM OPT or OPT (with 1.5 years left)
• Onsite
• Local To Englewood Cliffs, NJ or at least 1 hour drive to Englewood Cliffs, NJ
• 1+ years of product management or relevant experience with one or more core product functions: conducting user research, collecting requirements, writing user stories, or delivering new capabilities to end users.
• 1+ year experience with membership or subscription services and DTC purchasing flows.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 1+ years of product management or relevant experience with one or more core product functions: conducting user research, collecting requirements, writing user stories, or delivering new capabilities to end users.

• 1+ year experience with membership or subscription services and DTC purchasing flows.

• Experience collaborating with and aligning cross-functional stakeholders.

• Clear communication skills in a variety of forums and styles (e.g. written, presentation)

• Excellent organization and prioritization skills

PREFERRED

• Familiarity with subscription lifecycle concepts (e.g. funnel optimization, renewal, cancellation, churn drivers)

• Exposure to agile product practices and iterative releases

• Experience contributing to reusable capabilities used by multiple teams or brands

• Experience coordinating with external vendors (e.g. ticketing, validation, release support)

Responsibilities:

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Associate Product Manager, Membership is responsible for specific user journeys in the membership flow (e.g. registration, subscription purchase, renewal, cancellation).

You’ll work cross-functionally with Marketing, Engineering, Design, Growth, and Customer Experience teams to optimize key lifecycle flows. You’ll partner with brand product teams to ship improvements quickly while building requirements and measurement designed to be reusable across brands.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work cross-functionally to establish and optimize registration and subscription capabilities across brands

• Partner with engineering to ensure seamless integrations and user flows across our identity stack and product experiences

• Synthesize user needs, business goals, and data insights into clear product requirements

• Use experimentation, analytics, and qualitative feedback to inform decisions

• Write clear PRDs, user stories, and acceptance criteria

• Build and maintain a prioritized backlog of feature requests and enhancements

• Partner with vendors to advocate for bug fixes and feature improvements and ensure timely delivery

• Help define success metrics focused on conversion and churn reduction

• Communicate tradeoffs and progress to cross-functional stakeholders

Duration: 9 Months

Job Description:

• The Product Designer, OTT will play a critical role in shaping how audiences experience live and on-demand content across the client and connected-TV platforms. This role focuses on designing intuitive, media-rich experiences optimized for the television screen — helping viewers navigate content, engage with live news, and access video seamlessly across Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Samsung, and other major OTT surfaces.
• You will partner closely with product, engineering, and editorial teams to translate content and business requirements into polished, platform-appropriate interfaces. This includes ownership of core OTT surfaces such as home screens, navigation, video players, content discovery, and live coverage experiences.
• The ideal candidate combines strong product thinking with a deep understanding of 10-foot UI design, lean-back viewing behavior, and the constraints of building across multiple connected-TV platforms. This role requires a systems-level mindset to ensure consistency, reliability, and performance across a matrixed, multi-brand environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design intuitive, platform-appropriate OTT experiences for the client across major connected-TV platforms including Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and Samsung.
• Own and evolve core OTT surfaces including home screens, navigation, video players, content discovery, and live and breaking news experiences.
• Translate editorial priorities and content hierarchies into clear, visually compelling interfaces optimized for lean-back viewing and D-pad navigation.
• Partner closely with product and engineering to define interaction patterns, platform constraints, and release requirements across multiple OTT environments.
• Optimize information hierarchy and content density to support passive discovery as well as intentional, goal-driven navigation.
• Collaborate with editorial teams to ensure live coverage, breaking news, and video-first content translates effectively to the television screen.
• Contribute to and extend the design system with components tailored for OTT surfaces and connected-TV conventions.
• Ensure consistency and usability across platforms while accommodating platform-specific guidelines and technical constraints.
• Leverage user research, analytics, and platform best practices to continuously improve usability and engagement.

Experience:

• 2–4+ years of experience in product design, UX/UI design, or interaction design, with demonstrated work on OTT, streaming, or connected-TV products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience with dual screen interaction, 10-foot UI design, lean-back viewing contexts, or media-rich platform experiences.
• Proven ability to design within platform constraints where clarity, performance, and navigation simplicity are critical.
• Deep understanding of information architecture, D-pad interaction patterns, and UX conventions specific to connected-TV environments.
• Experience designing consumer-facing products across multiple platforms or screen contexts.
• Familiarity with live video, streaming workflows, and their implications for UX and interface design.
• Strong systems-thinking mindset, with experience contributing to scalable design systems.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions clearly across product and engineering partners.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, and editorial teams in a fast-paced media environment.
• Self-driven with strong prioritization and execution skills.

Desired:

• Experience designing within a large, matrixed media organization or multi-brand digital ecosystem.
• Background working in streaming media, digital news, or broadcast-adjacent digital products.
• Experience designing for high-frequency or habitual use cases such as daily news consumption or live event viewing.
• Exposure to personalization, content recommendation, or AI-assisted discovery in streaming products.
• Understanding of cross-platform ecosystems including web, mobile, and connected devices.
• Bachelor's degree in design, HCI, or a related field.

About US Tech Solutions:

US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Internal Job ID: 26-05421

Recruiter Name: Amit Kumar

Contact: 617- 207- 6135

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

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• Associate Level: 1-2 years of related mechanical assembly experience.
  
  
• Staff Level: 2-4 years of professional mechanical assembly or fabrication experience.
  
  
• Lead Level: 5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical assembly, including supervisory or lead responsibilities in a manufacturing or defense environment.
  
  
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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.

The Quality Control Lead is responsible for overseeing daily QC activities, ensuring products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role leads the QC team, coordinates testing and inspections, analyzes data, and implements corrective actions to maintain product excellence and compliance. This is a second shift role (3pm - 12am).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the Quality Control team in daily laboratory and inspection activities.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QC procedures and protocols in line with company and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve QC test results, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate in-process and final product inspections and testing.
• Investigate quality deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints; lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), ISO standards, FDA regulations, or other relevant guidelines.
• Maintain QC documentation, logs, and records to support audits and inspections.
• Train and mentor QC staff on quality procedures, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with Production, R&D, and QA teams to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Monitor laboratory equipment calibration and maintenance schedules.
• Prepare reports and present quality metrics to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in Quality Control, with at least 1 year in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of QC laboratory techniques, testing methods, and quality standards.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (e.g., GMP, ISO, FDA).
• Bilingual English/Spanish.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities.

For immediate consideration please send resume outlining your related experience.

*This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship now or in the future*

Application Developer

Work Location: Ramsey, NJ

Summary:

Seeking a Web Developer to design, build, test, and maintain software applications that support business operations and user needs. The role ensures the quality, performance, and ongoing effectiveness of applications, translating functional requirements into reliable code and updating systems to improve performance or add new features.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using the .NET framework and Microsoft Visual Studio, ensuring alignment with user and business requirements.
• Translate functional needs into working code, update applications for improved performance, and add new features as needed.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including operating manuals and sales information, and provide follow-up training when required.
• Independently develop, test, and implement new automation-specific technical solutions, and maintain existing product baseline software.
• Provide technical guidance and support to staff and customers, including troubleshooting and resolving complex automation issues.
• Lead or participate in project teams to deliver control system application code, execute software test protocols, and provide commissioning and validation support.
• Stay current with emerging industry standards and technologies, making recommendations to enhance automation systems and reduce costs.
• Travel up to 15% to customer sites for onsite service, system commissioning, and support as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in software development or automation.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience with PLC, SCADA, reporting tools, and database software/hardware platforms; familiarity with platforms such as Rockwell, AVEVA, Microsoft SQL, PC, and thin client preferred.
• Programming experience using the .NET framework and Microsoft Visual Studio; experience with WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of integrated automation, information systems, and network design for industrial process control, especially in regulated industries.
• Experience with Linux operating system configuration and command line instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows OS system configuration and administration.
• Ability to independently develop, test, and roll out new technical solutions and maintain existing software products.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to provide technical support and guidance.
• Awareness of cGMP procedures and practices and their impact on control system development and modifications.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% for onsite service and commissioning support.

HYBRID role - 2 days in office mandatory in Englewood Cliifs, NJ

Background

The Innovation Planner will act as the project manager and supply chain lead in processes that are executed in close cooperation with Marketing, R&D, Sales, Finance, Category Management and other Supply Chain Functional teams.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the innovation project plans from Pre-Start/Kick-off, through to implementation and post launch evaluation. This is achieved through helping to scope the project, defining activities and timings required to ensure capability is in place, and then following up on these timings throughout the project
• Manage the overall project networks, via MS project, coordinate inputs from all functions and hold individuals accountable for the delivery of their activities to ensure the project remains on time
• Ensure that the Supply Chain has the necessary capacities and capabilities to produce the innovations for all assigned sourcing sites
• Manage communication with all key project stakeholders and with global and regional innovation planners
• Coordinate required inputs to the business case for the innovation projects in terms of capital expenditure and SCC drivers, working closely with the global Procurement, Finance, Planning and Engineering teams
• Own and maintain the overall project networks for new variants and new hardware projects, as required to ensure “on time in full” delivery; by working closely with R&D, Marketing, Finance, Procurement, T&E, Quality and factories
• Co-lead risk assessments, and make sure action plans are embedded in the project timeline
• Support complexity reduction activities and sourcing analysis for the innovation projects, by working closely with Strategic Planning and Finance

Who You Are:

• You will have the opportunity to lead meetings with cross-functional team members and drive decisions to achieve one common goal
• You will work with your cross functional partners to develop timelines; understanding when key actions are needed and how the project team will navigate to successfully meet launch ambition
• You will face several hurdles throughout the innovation process. You will need to work collaboratively with your cross functional teams to overcome these challenges and successfully delivery your innovations to market.
• You influence team members to develop creative solutions when things go off-course, resulting in a different way to execute the project

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (Business, Supply chain, R&D, Engineering preferred)
• 5 years’ experience in Supply Chain (Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering or Logistics) or in R&D with experience on new product development
• Project management skills (working knowledge of MS Project, MS Office)
• Basic appreciation level of how manufacturing works
• Strong leadership and business partnering skills with the ability to influence decisions