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. Pay range for this position is $75,000 to $80,000.

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

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it. Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates. Medical Coverage Prescription Drug 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 Critical Illness 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Daily Pay Business Travel Insurance Legal Plan Identity Protection

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Equal Opportunity Company Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review theKnow Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr TekniPlex