Development Engineer I

Job Summary

Tekniplex is hiring a Development Engineer for our Eatontown, NJ facility. Responsible for certain aspects of design, testing and manufacturing of assigned projects, subject to review by a higher-level engineer. Ensure all requirements for project and customer requirements are met; this may include design reviews, product testing and analysis, and any documentation or other deliverables. May supervise other engineers in project/engineering activities. Responsible for meeting project deadlines.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and document customer/project requirements.
• Define and document product/engineering specifications and other project deliverables.
• Determine and meet project milestones and deadlines.
• Track and document the project/product development cycle.
• Perform and document project and engineering testing.
• Define and create control documents as required.
• Participate in defining new manufacturing requirements and methods.
• Track project/engineering hours as applicable.
• Support and mentor other engineers as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to plan, organize and implement tasks with successful and timely results.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Ability to follow direction and work in a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changes and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering or related science field.
• Mechanical Engineering degree is a plus.
• 2 or more years of experience in a new product development environment, manufacturing environment, or related field.
• Proficiency with required Computer Aided Design and Engineering tools.
• Proficiency with typical office software, word processors, spreadsheet, databases, etc.
• Experience using creo is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

Reasoning Abilities

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.