Engineering Structures Jobs in Garfield, NJ

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries.

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Sika is seeking a reliable and motivated R&D Lab Technician to support CTG-5, Structural Adhesives team. In this role, you’ll help prepare and test mixes as designed by R&D Chemists/Engineers, test competitive products and work on minor projects with minimum supervision.

If you enjoy staying active, working with your hands, and being part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

• Demonstrated ability in operating complex laboratory plastic, analytical, and processing.
• Experience with all plastics testing methods and procedures.
• High School Diploma
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• 5+ years of experience in a laboratory environment, measurements, and production desirable
• Some experience with computerized testing equipment
• Aptitude to work without close supervision
• Ability and willingness to work shift hours and overtime
• Basic computer literacy (Excel, Word required, Email, and Access desirable)

• A High School diploma or equivalent
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including air-purifying respirators
• Comfort working on your feet for extended periods
• Ability to work independently while following general supervision
• Manufacturing experience (a plus but not required!)
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and commitment to safety
• Ability to lift and move materials (30–50 lbs. regularly; up to 50 lbs. max; push/pull up to 100 lbs.)
• Comfortable with repetitive physical activity
  
  

• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Bonuses
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid time off, paid holidays
• Floating holidays + Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, empowering each individual to make decisions, learn from experiences, and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika, with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe workplace. In addition, Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back, minimizing environmental impact, and embracing social responsibility.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Regional Property Manager

Northern New Jersey Residential Portfolio

Our client is seeking an experienced Regional Property Manager to oversee a diverse residential portfolio of 14 properties totaling 772 units across Northern New Jersey and one property in New York State. This leadership role is responsible for operational excellence, team leadership, financial performance, and maintaining high standards across the portfolio.

Portfolio Leadership Impact

• Drive operational excellence across a 772-unit residential portfolio

• Develop and mentor property staff while building a high-performing management culture

• Enhance resident satisfaction and retention

• Optimize financial performance through proactive management and strategic oversight

• Ensure property standards, maintenance, and compliance across all locations

Total Units Managed: 772

Leadership Structure

• 1 Multi-site Resident Manager

• 1 Assistant Resident Manager

• 10 Superintendents

Indirect Team Members

• 4 Maintenance Porters

• 3 Maintenance Technicians

• 1 Multi-site Leasing Agent

Schedule & Travel

• Two days per week in the Home Office

• Three days per week visiting properties across the portfolio

• Frequent travel between locations across Northern New Jersey

• Monthly travel to in New York State (or as needed)

Compensation & Benefits

• Market competitive salary package – commensurate with level of experience

• $500/month vehicle reimbursement

• Paid weekly

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage (Aetna)

• 401(k) plan available

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead and influence a substantial residential portfolio across Northern New Jersey

• Work directly with experienced ownership committed to maintaining high-quality residential communities

• Lead a strong team of property management and maintenance professionals

• Autonomy and trust to operate your portfolio strategically

• Stable, well-established real estate organization with a long-term portfolio strategy

A growing law firm in the Los Angeles-area, that is expanding into New York that specializes in complex litigation, including consumer and employment class and representative actions is seeking qualified attorneys.

The firm focuses on the prosecution of wage & hour, unfair business practice, discrimination, and false advertising matters in both state and federal Courts across California and has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of tens of thousands of employees and consumers in California.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience with an established firm in state and federal plaintiffs-side class action litigation, against regional, national, and Fortune 500 companies in a wide variety of industries.

All qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Hiring Criteria:

· Licensed to practice law in California or New York.

· At least 5-10 years of experience in civil litigation, including experience with discovery in the civil litigation context, oral advocacy and appearing in Court, motion practice, and taking/defending depositions preferred.

· Experience in defense work.

· Prior experience with class actions, complex litigation, and wage and hour litigation preferred.

· Candidates must be able to travel occasionally.

· The firm offers competitive compensation commensurate with experience, DOE, DOQ.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Title: QA Automation Engineer II

Location: Jersey City, NJ(Hybrid)

Duration: 9+ Months (Extendable)

(\"US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time.")

A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate on W2 for this position is $55 to $67 with limited benefits.

Job Description:

• 7+ years of proven experience in software quality assurance with a strong focus on test automation.
• 2+ years of experience in testing and validating ETL processes and data workflows, including data integrity, transformation validation, and end-to-end data pipeline testing.
• Strong experience with automation frameworks using Selenium WebDriver with Java or C#.
• Hands-on experience in API and web services testing using automation tools such as Apache JMeter and Rest Assured.
• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining automated test suites for UI, API, and integration testing.
• Experience executing and managing automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Bamboo.
• Ability to integrate automated test execution into continuous integration and continuous delivery workflows to support automated validation during builds and deployments.
• Experience analyzing test results, troubleshooting failures, and improving reliability of automated test frameworks.
• Good understanding of test orchestration, and automated test reporting in CI/CD environments.
• Good to have: Experience testing applications deployed in cloud environments such as Amazon Web Services.
• Strong collaboration skills with development, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.

Job Title : Lead Software Engineer (AWS EC2, Java, Spring Boot)

Location: Jersey City NJ

Term: Contract

Need 12+Years of Java lead exp Candidate locals to NJ

Primary Skill : AWS EC2, Java, Spring Boot

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly capable Senior / Lead Java Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in AWS cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building scalable web applications using modern Java frameworks and front-end technologies, while also possessing good experience working with AWS services in a production environment

• Design, develop, test, and deploy high-quality full-stack applications using Java, Spring Boot, and modern front-end frameworks
• Implement backend services using Java, Spring Boot, and related technologies.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end components.
• Work with AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, API Gateway, and integrate them into applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and Product Management to ensure timely delivery

• Partner with Engineering, Security, and Platform teams to define roadmaps that improve reliability, scalability, and developer productivity
• Drive execution of cross-team programs, managing scope, dependencies, risks, and timelines from concept through production rollout
• Translate engineering needs into clear requirements, milestones, and success metrics for tooling, automation, and platform improvements
• Ensure delivery aligns with secure-by-default standards, compliance requirements, and operational best practices
• Define, track, and regularly report on quality, efficiency, and developer experience metrics through clear, actionable dashboards
  
  

• 5+ years of direct experience in a Project Manager role directly involved with managing and delivering technology projects
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence
• Excellent oral and written communications; ability to adapt messaging for diverse audiences
• Industry experience in new/interactive digital media and publishing
• Experience in establishing Project Management processes in forming environments
• Strong problem-solving/facilitation skills
• Experience operating and influencing others in a matrix organization
• Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture Understanding: ability to manage security, scalability, high availability, and cost optimization
  
  

Company Description

CLADIATOR® is a manufacturer of thermally isolated structural cladding attachment systems. Our mission is to accelerate the advancement of smart building design & construction by providing unique and cleverly engineered systems. For Architects & Engineers it means a simple yet robust solution where one core design offers the freedom of limitless creativity. For Installers, working with intuitive installation components means faster, more cost-effective, and ease-of-mind option(s) to complete projects on time. Our universal systems offer improved thermal efficiencies while achieving rain-screen principles such as air & moisture ventilation with the use of long-lasting globally responsible materials. We remain dedicated and driven by our commitment to continuous improvement.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Design Engineer to join our team, specializing in the creation of detailed shop drawings, fabrication models, and as-built documentation. The role focuses on translating engineering design intent into precise, constructible shop drawings and high-quality 3D models using advanced CAD/BIM software. This position plays a critical role in bridging the gap between conceptual/structural design and field fabrication/installation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient construction.

The ideal candidate has strong technical drafting and modeling skills, attention to detail, and experience producing shop drawings for fabrication and erection in structural steel, concrete, mechanical systems, or similar domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and produce detailed shop drawings (including plans, sections, elevations, details, schedules, and bills of materials) from engineering sketches, design drawings, specifications, and client requirements.
• Create, maintain, and update accurate 3D models (BIM or parametric models) using software such as Revit, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Generate fabrication-ready outputs, including part marks, connection details, assembly drawings, erection sequences, and material lists.
• Perform scope alignment, coordination reviews, and model-based coordination with other disciplines (architectural & structural) to identify and resolve conflicts early.
• Interpret architectural, structural, and engineering drawings to ensure shop drawings align with design intent, building codes, industry standards and project specifications.
• Incorporate Design for Manufacturing/Fabrication/Installation principles to optimize constructibility, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
• Review and incorporate feedback from engineers, fabricators, erectors, and project teams; revise drawings and models accordingly.
• Prepare supporting documentation such as RFI responses related to modeling/drawing issues, quantity take-offs, and as-built record updates.
• Collaborate with project teams, fabricators, and contractors to ensure timely delivery of drawing packages and model files.
• Maintain version control, file organization, and documentation standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Participate in quality checks and QA/QC processes for all produced drawings and models.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–7+ years of hands-on experience in producing shop drawings and 3D modeling for construction/fabrication projects (structural steel, precast, rebar detailing, MEP coordination, or industrial fabrication preferred).
• Proficiency in industry-standard software - AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Revit, Inventor, etc.
• Other - Navisworks, Bluebeam or similar for markup/review
• Strong understanding of shop drawing processes, fabrication workflows, and the differences between design drawings and shop/fabrication drawings.
• Knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and best practices (ASCE, etc.).
• Excellent attention to detail, spatial visualization skills, and ability to interpret complex technical drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with engineers, detailers, fabricators, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Director of Maintenance – Bakery Manufacturing

Role Summary

The Director of Maintenance is responsible for providing strategic and hands-on leadership for all maintenance, reliability, and automation operations within the bakery facility. This role ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment, utilities, and automated systems supporting 24/7 manufacturing.

Success is demonstrated through measurable improvements in equipment reliability, repair efficiency, cost control, and safety. This role also develops and implements structured training programs to strengthen technician skills in troubleshooting, automation, controls, and reliability best practices. The Director of Maintenance leads preventive and predictive maintenance programs, manages breakdown response, oversees maintenance systems and inventory, and supports capital projects, construction, and equipment installations. This position requires strong technical expertise, disciplined leadership, and a proactive reliability mindset.

Key Priorities

· Drive equipment reliability and up time across all production and utility systems.

· Establish a world-class preventive and predictive maintenance culture.

· Lead maintenance teams with a strong focus on safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

· Support long-term automation and plant growth strategies.

· Ensure compliance with food safety, electrical safety, and machine safety standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintenance & Reliability Leadership

· Plan, manage, and continuously improve the preventive maintenance program to maximize equipment reliability and minimize downtime.

· Direct and coordinate all corrective maintenance activities across production and facility systems.

· Establish and lead structured root cause analysis (RCA) processes to eliminate repeat failures.

· Develop, track, and analyze maintenance KPIs related to downtime, MTTR, MTBF, and PM effectiveness.

Technical & Equipment Oversight

· Provide technical leadership for bakery production equipment.

· Ensure proper operation, maintenance, and reliability of compressed air, steam, water, and other critical utilities.

· Oversee maintenance and performance of robotic systems and automated production lines, including pick-and-place robots, automated packaging, and material handling systems.

· Develop and coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for the entire facility, reducing unplanned downtime and extending equipment life.

· Coordinate preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all equipment.

Projects & Capital Execution

· Plan and manage construction-related maintenance projects, facility upgrades, and equipment installations.

· Coordinate with engineering, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

· Support commissioning, start-up, and validation of new equipment and production lines.

People Leadership & Development

· Lead, mentor, and develop maintenance leadership and technician teams.

· Lead training and skill development initiatives for maintenance technicians across all production and facility equipment systems.

· Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning within the maintenance organization.

· Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering and Quality Teams.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering.

· Minimum 10–15 years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing (preferred), pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing environments.

· Minimum 5–7 years in a maintenance leadership or management role.

· Strong technical knowledge of bakery or food manufacturing equipment and utilities.

· Proven track record of implementing and improving maintenance and reliability practices.

· Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to lead teams in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environments.

· Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

· High work ethic, flexibility, and ability to multitask effectively.