Engineering Jobs in Montclair New Jersey

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.

About Chiral Photonics

Chiral Photonics is a fast-growing photonics manufacturing company enabling next-generation optical connectivity. We specialize in high-precision fiber-optic components and assemblies that support advanced data center, AI, and communications infrastructure. As we scale production, we are building strong operational foundations rooted in standard work, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview

The Production Floor Manager owns the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations on the production floor. This role is responsible for meeting daily and weekly production goals, ensuring adherence to SOPs and work instructions, maintaining a clean and organized floor, and supporting production teams through hands-on leadership, equipment troubleshooting, and close collaboration with Production Director, Operations, Engineering and R&D teams.

This is a highly visible role critical to scaling output while maintaining Chiral’s high standards for precision, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Production Execution & Performance

• Lead daily production floor operations, ensuring work is executed according to plan and priorities.
• Own achievement of daily and weekly output targets (e.g., standard orders, batch completion, on-time delivery).
• Track and manage key production metrics such as:
• Units completed per day/week
• WIP levels by process step
• Throughput and cycle time
• Rework and defect trends
• Participate in and lead daily production huddles and weekly planning reviews.
• Ensure every technician has a work order and all parts are ready in advance of their scheduled shift. 
• Work closely with Operations Planning Coordinator to review forecasted plans and targets. 

Team Management

• Directly manage and support a production team of approximately 10-15 technicians (scaling over time).
• Provide clear daily direction, prioritize work, and rebalance resources as needed to meet goals.
• Coach technicians on standard work, quality expectations, and safe operating practices.
• Support onboarding and training of new production staff in partnership with Operations
• Review timecards for accuracy and completeness 

Standard Work, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to SOPs, work instructions, and quality controls across all production activities.
• Enforce discipline around WIP management, including labeling, tracking, storage locations, and FIFO practices.
• Identify deviations from standard work and drive corrective actions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready production floor (5S mindset).

Equipment & Troubleshooting Support

• Act as first-line support for equipment issues and production interruptions.
• Troubleshoot common equipment and process issues alongside technicians.
• Escalate complex issues appropriately and coordinate with Process Engineering and Operations.
• Help minimize downtime and ensure fast recovery to standard operations.

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Process Engineering to identify bottlenecks, yield issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute ideas and data to drive process optimization, efficiency gains, and defect reduction.
• Support pilot changes, new process introductions, and scaling initiatives on the production floor.
• Provide structured feedback from operators to operations to be triaged for action with process / engineering / R&D.

Safety & Housekeeping

• Promote and enforce a safe working environment at all times.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements, and cleanliness standards.
• Address safety or housekeeping issues immediately and proactively.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supervising or leading manufacturing operations (precision manufacturing, photonics, optics, electronics, or similar preferred).
• Strong understanding of production workflows, SOP-driven environments, and WIP control.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to work directly on the floor.
• Experience supporting equipment troubleshooting and process adherence.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with engineering and operations.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in fiber-optic, photonics, semiconductor, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience scaling production from low-volume to higher-volume operations.

• Sets up and runs Manual Lathes

• Sets up and runs Milling Machines (Bridgeport or other)

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• Sets up and runs surface grinder
  
• Reads and interprets blueprints
  
• Properly use all types of micrometers, calipers, and other measuring instruments to measure/verify depth, blade, ID, OD, etc.
  
• Recognizes, deploys, and properly uses inserts and tooling.
  
• Performs daily and regular cleaning and light maintenance tasks on machines.
  
• Has a passion for suggesting improvements, working with people to enhance productivity across manufacturing departments as a direct result of work they do
  
• Utilizes and abides all safety procedures.
  
• Complies with all quality policies, specifications, regulations, and instructions.
  
• Shares knowledge and mentor's junior and other co-workers
  
• Must comply with ITAR employment
  

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• Effective communication and understanding of job instructions both verbally and written.
  
• Problem solving skills to identify potential issues and fix errors.
  
• Attention to detail with precision equipment and product.
  
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
  
• Milling Machine Experience a must (Bridgeport or other)
  
• Ability to perform advanced mathematical computations (trigonometry and geometry) is a plus
  
• Understands and interprets CNC programs when needed is a plus.
  
• Understands and can perform tool wear offsets is a plus
  
• Skills to maintain extremely tight tolerances (as low as 0.001\") is a plus
  
• CNC Experience is a plus
  

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• High school diploma or GED required
  
• English language Skills are a must (Ability to read and speak), bi-lingual is a plus
  
• 5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
• Experience with small assembly production processes, precision manufacturing is a plus
  
• 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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• Ability to lift 40 pounds with assistance from handling equipment and co-workers.
  
• Required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  

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• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Short Term Disability
  
• Long Term Disability
  
• PTO
  
• Paid Holidays
  
• Paid Sick Days
  
• 401K / 401K Company Match
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid Jury Duty
  
• Employee Referral Program
  
• Tuition Reimbursement Program based on job.
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  

• $25.00 - $38.00/Hour based on experience. \"$25.00- $38.00/Hour - \"Wage is dependent on skills and experience, possibly above listed for the most qualified and experience candidates\"
  

SUMMARY

This role serves as the primary point of contact for assigned customers, managing day-to-day account activity while ensuring a high level of service and responsiveness. The position partners closely with internal teams to support quoting, order processing, delivery timelines, and ongoing customer needs. This is a customer-facing role with significant travel and strong growth potential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the main liaison for customer accounts, supporting quotes, purchase orders, order status updates, and contractual coordination.

• Drive proactive communication with customers regarding delivery schedules, recovery timelines, and account updates.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and finance teams to meet customer commitments.

• Lead customer meetings, presentations, and proposal-related activities.

• Monitor order books, logistics activities, and documentation to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Travel extensively within an assigned geographic region to maintain strong customer relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in customer-facing roles involving order processing, contract support, logistics, or account coordination.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP systems; prior ERP exposure required.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and professionalism.

• Familiarity with regulated industries, aerospace products, or technical manufacturing environments is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a business or technical discipline preferred.

BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation with performance and growth-based advancement opportunities.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Paid time off and company-sponsored life insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.

• Exposure to mission-critical products and a clear path for long-term career growth into leadership roles.

Job Overview

They are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead our quality operations and ensure strict compliance quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments, with a hands-on leadership style, and a commitment to continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead, manage, and support quality staff in Raw Inspection, X-Ray, NDT, Final Inspection, and Shipping departments. Ensure compliance with AS9100 and NADCAP standards across all relevant quality functions. Support the First Article Inspection and PPAP process, ensuring all documentation and validation meet standards and customer requirements. Coordinate and lead internal and external audits, including customer, regulatory, and certification audits. Develop and implement quality procedures, metrics, and reporting tools to drive continuous improvement. Investigate non-conformances, lead root cause analysis, and drive effective corrective/preventive actions. Serve as a quality liaison between internal teams and external customers. Train and mentor quality staff to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. Oversee quality documentation for final product inspections and shipping to ensure full traceability and compliance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience). Minimum 8 years of quality leadership experience in a manufacturing environment for aerospace or defense. Proven experience with AS9100, NADCAP, and other quality standards. Strong knowledge of NDT techniques and inspection best practices. Experience managing cross-functional teams and leading audits. Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills. Proficiency with ERP and quality management systems (QMS).

Working Conditions:

Office and manufacturing floor environment. Minimal travel may be required for audits, training, or supplier engagement

Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist

Onsite: Passaic County, NJ

Position Summary

The Global Trade & Duty Drawback Specialist will be responsible for coordinating, maintaining, and executing a compliant duty drawback program while maximizing duty recovery opportunities. This role will oversee the collection and analysis of import/export documentation, manage drawback claims, and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations.

The position will also play a key role in identifying potential tariff reimbursement opportunities, including those resulting from recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and regulatory developments, ensuring the company captures all eligible duty recovery opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Duty Drawback Program Management

• Coordinate, maintain, and execute a compliant duty drawback program, including data and document collection (import, export, receiving, manufacturing, etc.) and auditing prior to claim submissions.
• Prepare and file drawback submissions and ensure timely submission of claims with appropriate documentation.
• Direct and manage the workload of the duty drawback broker, ensuring accurate and complete data is provided.
• Review company import/export activity to maximize duty recovery opportunities.
• Monitor drawback bond sufficiency and work with Customs Regulatory teams to make adjustments as required.
• Manage and document drawback refunds, ensuring accurate allocation to business units and reporting to Finance.

Trade Compliance & Tariff Strategy

• Identify opportunities for tariff reimbursement or duty recovery, including those related to recent legal and regulatory developments affecting tariffs.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates, court rulings, and federal policy changes impacting global trade and duty drawback programs.
• Evaluate the potential impact of South American duty structures and trade regulations on company import/export operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Drive process improvements in collaboration with Manufacturing, Accounting, and Finance to maximize refund recovery per manufactured unit.
• Coordinate with business units, Customs Regulatory teams, and duty drawback brokers regarding drawback desk reviews and regulatory inquiries (CF28s).
• Conduct feasibility analyses to determine eligibility for Duty Drawback and Foreign Trade Zones.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain and update Drawback Manufacturing Rulings, and prepare submissions for new activities when required.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, templates, and documentation related to duty drawback processes.
• Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on duty drawback strategies, compliance requirements, and recovery opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 5+ years of experience managing U.S. Customs Duty Drawback programs.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) required.
• Strong knowledge of CFR Titles 15 and 19, including in-depth understanding of Duty Drawback regulations.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and filing drawback submissions and regulatory documentation with U.S. Customs.
• Working knowledge of international trade regulations and duties within South American markets, including import/export considerations across the region.
• Ability to identify compliance issues and propose corrective actions and process improvements.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP) and Global Trade Management software.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio) with strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including procurement, finance, sales, logistics, order management, and engineering across multiple time zones.

Job Title: React Native Engineer

Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid)

Duration: 6+ Months

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• Work collaboratively with Brand, Design/Creative, Product, Accessibility, User Research, Analytics and Technology SMEs.
  
• Create and maintain mobile branding, themes, components, modules, patterns and templates as reusable libraries, test automations and documentation.
  
• Adhere to clients Brand, Design, Engineering and Accessibility guidelines and standards.
  
• Provide leadership on implementing and improving mobile platform coding standards, tools and workflow.
  
• Prioritize and orchestrate the work of others.
  
• Consult closely with Product teams who develop full mobile native applications.
  

What You'll Need:

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• Must have experience in an agency environment or regulated industry (financial services preferred).
  
• Must possess at least 5 years of iOS and Android development experience. Use of React Native is mandatory; occasional lower-level Swift/Gradle interoperability is a plus.
  
• Must have experience coding, publishing and maintaining mobile libraries over several major versions.
  
• Have solid experience coding and supporting automated tests against UI libraries (Vitest/Jest preferred) and high-value journey flows (Appium or equivalent).
  
• Must have experience crafting accessible experiences including interactions with assistive technologies.
  
• Must have experience with Figma, possess strong design-thinking and be comfortable working in a design-led product development environment.
  
• Additional pluses include the use of Storybook, Figma Code Connect, BrowserStack/Saucelabs for visual and automated QA, mainstream AI agents, and Github Actions (or equivalent).
  
• Have experience mentoring junior associates and facilitating a "we win together" ethos.
  

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• Facilitate workshops, demos, onboarding sessions, and cross?domain engagements to drive Marketplace adoption.
  
• Serve as the primary technical presenter of the Marketplace for domain teams and stakeholders.
  
• Engage with domain owners to understand their data products, help refine their articulation, and showcase how they integrate into the Marketplace ecosystem.
  
• Configure and maintain demo environments for Marketplace capabilities, data products, and new features.
  
• Support light development, proof?of?concept configurations, and sample integrations to demonstrate platform capabilities.
  
• Translate technical Marketplace concepts into clear, business?friendly language for non?technical audiences.
  
• Collect structured feedback from domain teams, synthesize insights, and partner with product and engineering to influence the roadmap.
  
• Develop and refine training materials, demos, playbooks, and onboarding assets to support continuous adoption.
  
• Act as an advocate for domains, ensuring their data product needs and challenges are well represented in Marketplace planning.
  
• Support ongoing adoption initiatives, including community sessions, office hours, and cross?domain knowledge sharing.
  

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• 4-7+ years of experience in data engineering, platform engineering, solution engineering, technical consulting, or similar roles.
  
• Strong understanding of data products, data modeling concepts, data APIs, enterprise integrations and metadata?driven architectures.
  
• Ability to configure and demonstrate platform features, build light proofs?of?concept, and support technical onboarding.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience translating technical concepts for business partners.
  
• Experience facilitating workshops, leading demos, or driving customer/product adoption initiatives.
  
• Ability to engage domain teams, understand their data product needs, and help articulate value within a larger ecosystem.
  
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across engineering, product, and business teams.
  
• Comfortable working in fast?moving environments and driving clarity through ambiguity.
  

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• Experience with data product and governance frameworks, data marketplaces, data mesh concepts, or platform adoption roles.
  
• Hands?on experience with cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), data pipelines, or integration tooling.
  
• Familiarity with REST/GraphQL APIs, event-driven patterns, and data ingestion workflows.
  
• Background in solution architecture, customer engineering, or sales engineering.
  
• Experience developing demo environments, sample apps, or repeatable platform enablement assets.
  
• Strong storytelling ability when explaining data product value, domain capabilities, and Marketplace patterns.
  

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:

This position performs installation, maintenance, and repairs of computer driven electro-mechanical production equipment, ensuring that all related quality documentation is executed, while reviewing maintenance procedures for effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties:

* Maintenance and repair of computer driven electro-mechanical manufacturing equipment in support of medical device production.

o Computer driven systems include proportional-integral-derivative (PID) operating controllers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and Human Machine Interface (HMI) automation.

o Sub-systems and components include electric drives, motors, electrical wiring, hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical panels, relays, printed circuit board circuitry, vacuum, and compressed air.

* Respond to emergency repair requests through troubleshooting, diagnosis, resumption of operation, and electronic documentation.

* Execute preventative/scheduled maintenance including planning of materials, parts, training, and other requirements to ensure work is executed in an efficient and timely manner.

* Document all work planned and performed in the computerized maintenance management system.

* Evaluate operation of equipment and instruments to conduct on-line adjustments. * Evaluate, quote, and order necessary replacement equipment, tools, and fixtures. * May develop or revise documents and procedures.

* Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.

Minimum Requirements :

* A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate degree or equivalent years of experience in Engineering, Science or related technical field is preferred

* 1-3 years of technician experience in a manufacturing environment is required; experience working in medical device manufacturing or other FDA regulated industry preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

* Ability to read wiring diagrams, schematics, and plumbing diagrams to expertly troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment, electric drives, motors, basic wiring, hydraulics, and pneumatics is required.

* Working knowledge of flow controls, valve selection, and pressure regulation.

* Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.

* Must be well organized and demonstrate the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities.

* Must be flexible and demonstrate the ability to take initiative.

* Working knowledge of equipment powered by 120, 208/230, and 480VAC electrical voltage is required.

* Experience with PLC/HMI and MS-DOS programming languages is preferred.

* Proficiency with Microsoft Office products such as Word and Excel or equivalent software applications is preferred.

The pay for this role is a minimum of $25 per hour ($52k/yr) and a maximum of $33 per hour ($68,640/yr).

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
  
• 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.

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 Complaint Engineer I conducts complaint investigations to identify causes of reported product defects. The role analyzes complaint data to detect undesirable trends and performs escalation request to drive effective corrective actions. It collaborates crossfunctionally to support timely resolution of product issues and support corrective and preventive actions.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

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• Perform complaint investigations to determine potential cause(s). This includes evaluating field-reported information, reviewing applicable risk assessments, instructions for use (IFU), trend data, and other relevant documentation. The primary goal is to determine possible failure mechanisms and contributing factors related to the reported issue
  
• Initiate, own and support Corrective and/or Preventive Actions
  
• Perform daily, weekly, monthly data analysis of complaints to identify adverse trends
  
• This is not an inclusive list of job responsibilities
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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• Bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  
• Minimum of 1 year experience in complaint handling and complaint investigations for medical devices.
  
• General understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, good Documentation Practices FDA regulations, and ISO requirements.
  
• Experience with Complaint, Corrective and Preventive Actions, Field Actions processes.
  
• Experienced with handling Biohazard materials.
  

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• Experience with laboratory work in the medical devices industry.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Power Bi, Excel, Word, Outlook)
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for investigation and root cause analysis
  
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Good organizational skills. Must be able to adhere to timelines.
  
• Basic understanding of statistical analysis.
  
• Basic understanding of quality systems
  

The base salary for the position is a minimum salary of 85,000 and a maximum of 90,000, plus 8% Annual Bonus

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.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.