Information Technology Jobs in Middlesex, NJ

Program Dates

May 19th, 2026 – August 7th, 2026

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

Your contribution

The responsibilities of the intern encompasses the protection of assets for Wakefern Food Corp. and any affiliation such as a 3rd party warehouse, vendors, contractors and all associates conducting business for or with the company. This includes but is not limited to accidents and injuries, violence in the workplace issues, fire protection, crisis management, loss of product through theft, grazing or damage from any means.

What you will do

• Monitors the guard force to ensure the enforcement of divisional and corporate policies and procedures are maintained.
• Responds to all alarm activations and determines the cause and proper approach to the re-setting of the alarm.
• Oversees the daily operation of the CCTV operator and ensures all data entry and reports are kept in accordance with divisional policy.
• Responsible for the issuing of all trailer seals for store deliveries, back-hauls and shuttles from the various warehouse facilities, all gate and tractor trailer release passes, as well as time stamps and receiving stickers.
• Maintains that all Asset Protection emergency equipment is kept in a state of preparedness to meet any given situation.
• Coordinates visitor protocol all Wakefern Divisions and facilities.
• Has the responsibility to familiarize themselves with the shipping and receiving procedures with all product divisions, also completing receiving and seal audits as needed.
• Responsible for Access Control and the issuing of the access cards and maintaining the integrity of the access control platform.
• Oversees the work performance of Asset Protection vendors, i.e., alarm, guard and camera companies, and maintains proper records.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to demonstrate a high level of customer service, confidentiality and have the ability to interface with all levels of Wakefern / ShopRite Associates.

Relevant Course Work

• Criminal Justice
• Homeland Security
• Emergency Management

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint required)
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Wakefern Interns will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Returning Wakefern Interns will be paid at $18.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

Program Dates: May 27th through August 7th

About Wakefern

Wakefern Food Corp. is the largest retailer-owned cooperative in the United States and supports its co-operative members' retail operations, trading under the ShopRite®, Price Rite®, The Fresh Grocer®, Dearborn Markets®, Fairway Markets®, Gourmet Garage®, and Morton Williams® banners.

Employing an innovative approach to wholesale business services, Wakefern focuses on helping the independent retailer compete in a big business world. Providing the tools entrepreneurs need to stay a step ahead of the competition, Wakefern’s co-operative members benefit from the company’s extensive portfolio of services, including innovative technology, private label development, and best in class procurement practices.

About You

As more real estate opportunities present themselves due to the ever-changing market in the Mid-Atlantic area, Wakefern, in conjunction with our Members, is investing in many new stores and remodel projects. Additionally, as Wakefern grows to meet these needs, our facilities also need to be expanded and re-configured to accommodate this growth.

This internship position is a great opportunity for a student majoring in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or other related fields to gain hands-on experience working with Wakefern’s Engineering Division. In this position, the intern will assist the Engineering team in project management in our Retail Engineering Design Department.

Responsibilities:

Facilities Engineering / Design and Construction

• Assist Engineering in preparation of plans using AutoCAD
• Assist Engineering Personnel in surveys of existing sites and stores to verify existing conditions
• Assist in drafting of remodels or new sites, including parking lots and stores
• Coordinate scanning of existing paper drawings into electronic files
• Visit new sites to determine best layout for building, parking and truck docks as well as truck paths through the site.

Requirements:

• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word and PowerPoint). Some Experience with AutoCAD or other CAD file Software required
• Valid driver's license and flexibility with regard to travel required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and presentation)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Detail oriented, analytical and the ability to work in a team environment
• 5 days on site - no remote work
• Various projects as assigned

What we are looking for

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have completed 24 college credits with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better
• Will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate school for fall
• Successful completion of a substance abuse test is required
• Successful completion of a background check is required
• Reliable transportation is required
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, and customer service skills with the ability to multitask and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral, and presentation)
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required)
• Ability to exhibit proper business etiquette when dealing with all levels of the organization
• Previous work experience in a retail environment is beneficial
• Must have flexibility with regard to schedule which can include coverage for a 7-day work week, weekends, holidays, vacations and peak volume weeks (interns will work 40 hours per week)

Company Perks

• Vibrant Food Centric Culture
• Corporate Training and Development University
• Collaborative Team Environment
• Educational Workshops
• Networking Opportunities
• Volunteer Opportunities

Compensation and Benefits:

First year Facilities Engineering Interns will be paid at $17.00 per hour. Master Students and Returning Wakefern Supply Chain/Logistic Interns will be paid at $19.00 per hour. Interns are not eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with company match & annual company contribution, paid time off and holidays.

We are living our Purpose To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals.

To effectively direct and supervise all functions and activities of the Non-Foods Department and its Associates to achieve the Department's goals (i.e. sales, profit, Customer Experience, and Associate Engagement) in accordance with our Purpose and Service Priorities under the direction of the General Store Manager.

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 60 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.
• Ability to engage and lead Associates to achieve department goals.

Performance of the essential functions of this position requires the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above and to perform these functions in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency). These essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Safety (Food Safety & Compliance)

• Perform all duties in accordance with all Company policies and programs, and all Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations, including all environmental, health, safety and security policies, programs, laws and regulations.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the Company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment in accordance with Department QA standards.
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce department and Company safety policies and procedures.
• Observe all safety regulations when operating equipment and utilize Personal Protective Equipment.
• Supervise the proper use of all equipment by Associates, including Personal Protective Equipment.
• Understand and adhere to all procedures in emergency situations.
• Use and maintain equipment in good working order; immediately advise Store Management of any maintenance or equipment problems.
• Ensure that Associates operating power equipment (balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, slicing machines, etc.) are 18 years of age or older.
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 60 lbs.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Non-Foods Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights 60 lbs.
• Set up and maintain a proper cleaning maintenance schedule of entire department.

Friendliness (Customer Experience & Associate Engagement)

• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Promote the sale of any current charitable promotions to Customers (i.e. Partners in Caring, Check Out Hunger).
• Assist with the onboarding of new department Associates, including interviewing, selection and training, in accordance with Company policies and procedures and all Local, State, and Federal labor laws and regulations.
• Provide continual training, developmental action planning, and meaningful feedback on job performance to Associates.
• Maintain an open line of communication and work cooperatively with all business partners.
• Lead Associates to work cooperatively while encouraging enthusiasm, loyalty, and creativity.
• Encourage and recognize Associates to provide a positive Customer Experience.

Presentation (Personal & Department Conditions)

• Portray a professional appearance and be a positive role model for all Associates in the department in accordance with the Company Dress Code Policy.
• Ensure Unit Price Labels (tags) for all items are maintained and are current.
• Monitor Non-Foods storage area for cleanliness, neatness and preparation for next shift (i.e. making bale, reclamation, plastic, pallets).
• Ensure all merchandise is fully stocked and rotated in display cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Ensure all product is blocked and faced in accordance with Company policy or as assigned.
• Ensure that featured sale merchandise is signed in accordance with Company and regulatory standards.

Efficiency (Department Operations & Regulatory Compliance)

• Understand and utilize all required applications and current technology as relates to Non-Foods Operations.
• Verify accuracy of invoices to actual product received.
• Ensure all reports and records are accurate, complete and retained in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure the quality of all product received and secure properly in appropriate storage areas.
• Ensure the accuracy of item pricing, item locator and shelf allocation.
• Ensure reclamation or return-to-stock product procedures are followed in accordance with Company policy.
• Ensure in-store pricing procedures and in-store transfers are followed in accordance with Company policy.
• Understand and adhere to Local, State and Federal regulations as relates to Non-Foods Operations.
• Understand the impact of department financials and how to adjust department operations to ensure goals are achieved.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to Non-Foods Operations.
• Clearly communicate and consistently enforce department and Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper staffing to meet projected sales and Customer Experience needs.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance and work overtime as assigned.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all Local, State, and Federal Department of Labor Minor Regulations for any Associates under 18 years of age.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

Our client, a large international firm, is seeking a mid-senior level associate attorney for their busy litigation practice in their Silicon Valley office. The practice focuses on representing international clients in U.S. courts, and the work includes cross-border white collar investigations and defense, as well as international commercial litigation spanning class actions, asset recovery, and contract disputes.

The ideal candidate would have:

• 6-8 years of substantial litigation experience;
• Experience managing complex U.S. cases and supervising junior attorneys;
• Preference for candidates with white collar, international commercial, or technology-related litigation experience;
• JD from a T-20 law school or top 25% of a T-50 law school;
• Admitted to the California State Bar

If you are interested in learning more about this position, please submit your resume in confidence and one of our dedicated associate recruiters will be in contact if you meet our qualifications. We will not disclose your identity or share your resume with our client until we have your express permission.

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

A Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health involves the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care.

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation Assessment

1. Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.

2. Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.

3. Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.

4. Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.

Plan

1. Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.

2. Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.

3. Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.

Implementation

1. Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.

2. Provides ongoing communication with patient / family, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans.

3. Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.

4. Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.

5. Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.

6. Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.

7. Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.

8. Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.

9. Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.

Evaluation

1. Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

2. Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.

3. Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.

2. Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.

3. Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.

4. Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.

5. Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.

6. Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.

7. Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

1. A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.

2. BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019). *P4567U - applies to team members hired after 6/1/2021. **CC456U, CC689U, CC891U per CC Union Contract - All staff Registered Nurses (RN) are required to have a BSN within five years of hire. Note: Advanced masters degree in nursing programs satisfy the BSN requirement (ie Associates to MSN).

3. Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.

4. The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

1. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.

2. BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• A Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health involves the delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care. A day in the life of a Registered Nurse includes: Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation
• Assessment
  • Collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health or the situation.
  • Performs age and disease specific assessment / data collection independently in a systematic manner focusing on physiologic, psychological and cognitive status.
  • Recognizes clinical and diagnostic status changes in patient status.
  • Identifies variables in patient/family education needs based on age, disease, and culturally specific learning differences.
• Plan
  • Develops a plan of care that prescribes strategies and interventions to attain expected outcomes.
  • Formulates age and disease specific patient / family centered goals / outcomes based on assessment data.
  • Develops and coordinates a plan of care which is patient / family focused, prioritized and encompasses the continuum of care.
• Implementation
  • Communicates, coordinates, and implements the plan of care.
  • Provides ongoing communication with patient / family, nursing colleagues and other members of the health care team regarding patient's status, rendered care and treatment plans.
  • Implements age and disease specific care in an organized and timely manner.
  • Provides or coordinates the patient / family education as needed and ensures understanding.
  • Performs according to established protocols in clinical situations, including communicating with appropriate persons and documenting events.
  • Provides nursing care and treatments that reflect the patients' needs, advocates appropriately and demonstrates evidence-based nursing practice and compliance with standards.
  • Performs continuous Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient's assessments, plan-of-care, interventions and evaluation of rendered care.
  • Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.
  • Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.
• Evaluation
  • Evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
  • Utilizes critical thinking skills based on nursing knowledge to achieve desired patient outcomes.
  • Initiates interventions related to patient's change in condition and unexpected response to care.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Identifies ethical issues in the practice setting and brings them to the attention of other team members.
  • Recognizes and responds to opportunities to enhance patient satisfaction.
  • Must acquire and maintain competencies, certifications and continuing education in order to meet any facility accreditation or individual licensing requirements.
  • Adheres to American Nurses Association Code for Nurses with Interpretive Statements.
  • Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day.
  • Adheres to HMH's Organizational and Managerial competencies and standards of behavior.
  • Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire. (Note this applies to team members hired on or after November 2019).
• Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
• The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification is required within 60 days of hire.

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

Cyber Security / Application Security Engineer with years of experience to lead enterprise security initiatives focused on application security, cloud security, and secure software development practices. The ideal candidate will drive security architecture, implement secure coding standards, and collaborate with engineering, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to ensure applications and platforms are protected against modern cyber threats.

This role requires deep expertise in application security, DevSecOps, cloud security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and enterprise security architecture.

• Lead the design and implementation of enterprise application security architecture across modern cloud and on-premise environments.
• Integrate DevSecOps practices into CI/CD pipelines to ensure security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Perform secure code reviews, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessments to identify and mitigate security risks.
• Implement and manage SAST, DAST, SCA, and container security scanning tools across development pipelines.
• Design and enforce secure coding standards and security best practices for development teams.
• Architect and implement API security, microservices security, and container security for cloud-native applications.
• Lead identity and access management (IAM) implementations including SSO, RBAC, OAuth, OpenID Connect, and MFA.
• Manage cloud security controls across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including cloud workload protection and security posture management.
• Conduct security risk assessments and penetration testing coordination to proactively identify vulnerabilities.
• Implement Zero Trust security principles, network segmentation, and secure access strategies.
• Work closely with DevOps, infrastructure, and engineering teams to remediate vulnerabilities and improve security posture.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents, threats, and vulnerabilities in collaboration with SOC teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC2, PCI-DSS, and CIS benchmarks.
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to security engineers and development teams.
• Develop security documentation, architecture diagrams, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Years of experience in Cyber Security, Application Security, or Security Engineering roles.
• Strong experience with Application Security (AppSec), secure SDLC, and DevSecOps practices.
• Hands-on experience with security scanning tools such as Checkmarx, Fortify, Veracode, Snyk, SonarQube, or Black Duck.
• Experience securing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Deep knowledge of cloud security architectures (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Expertise in API security, container security, Kubernetes security, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Identity & Access Management (IAM) technologies such as Okta, Azure AD, Ping, SailPoint, or ForgeRock.
• Strong understanding of OWASP Top 10, threat modeling, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with security monitoring tools, SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar), and incident response processes.
• Knowledge of network security concepts including firewalls, WAF, IDS/IPS, and Zero Trust architecture.
• Strong scripting or programming experience in Python, Java, or Bash for security automation.
• Experience implementing security compliance frameworks and governance controls.

• Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CEH, CSSLP, or CCSP.
• Experience leading enterprise security transformation or DevSecOps initiatives.
• Prior experience working in banking, healthcare, fintech, or large enterprise environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work with cross-functional technical and leadership teams.

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.