Engineer I, Sustainability, Defined Term - Wayne, NJ

Getinge; Wayne (NJ); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401k plan with company match

Job summary

Getinge is seeking a Sustainability Engineer I in Wayne, NJ, to advance lifecycle assessments, carbon accounting, and environmental reporting across product development, operations, and supply chain. This defined-term role supports cross-functional teams to meet regulatory requirements and drive data-driven decisions.

The position emphasizes ecodesign, supplier sustainability, and compliance with REACH, RoHS, and other standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with sustainability, lifecycle assessment methodologies, carbon accounting principles, supplier sustainability programs, and environmental impact reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and standards, including REACH, RoHS, California Prop 65, ISO 14001.
• Understanding of sustainability reporting and regulations like CSRD, CBAM, ESPR, DEPR, EPR.
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support LCA, PEF analyses, and other environmental impact assessments to identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with development and maintenance of Scope 1-3 GHG inventories and emissions reporting.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain sustainability data for reporting and KPI tracking.
• Support integration of ecodesign, sustainable materials, and environmental improvements into product development.
• Assist supplier sustainability activities including assessments and data collection.
• Support environmental compliance and product stewardship per applicable regulations and standards.
• Monitor regulations and reporting frameworks and evaluate potential business impacts.
• Develop and maintain sustainability metrics, dashboards, and data tools for performance monitoring.
• Provide project management support for sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Sustainability

LCA

Carbon accounting

Data analysis

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Sustainability/Environmental Science

Master's degree preferred

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Engineer I, Sustainability, Defined Term - Wayne, NJ

Date: Aug 3, 2026

Location: Wayne, NJ, US

Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)

Salary Range: Salary range: $77k - $87k

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

Sustainability Engineer I supports sustainability initiatives across product development, operations, and supply chain functions. The role contributes to environmental impact reduction through lifecycle assessment, carbon accounting, sustainability analytics, supplier sustainability engagement, environmental compliance, reporting, and cross-functional project support. The position works closely with technical and business teams to support sustainability goals, regulatory requirements, and data-driven decision-making.

Job Responsibilities and Essential Duties

• Support Lifecycle Assessments (LCA), Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) analyses, and other environmental impact assessments to identify sustainability improvement opportunities.
• Assist with development and maintenance of Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas inventories, carbon footprint assessments, emissions reporting, and decarbonization initiatives.
• Collect, validate, analyze, and maintain sustainability data from cross-functional stakeholders to support reporting, compliance activities, KPI tracking, and business decision-making.
• Support integration of ecodesign principles, sustainable materials, and environmental improvement initiatives into product development processes.
• Assist with supplier sustainability activities, including sustainability assessments, emissions data collection, performance tracking, and related reporting.
• Support environmental compliance and product stewardship activities related to REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, EU MDR environmental requirements, FDA Quality System Regulations and other applicable regulations and standards.
• Monitor sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and industry trends and assist in evaluating potential business impacts.
• Support the development and maintenance of sustainability metrics, dashboards, reports, and data management tools to support performance monitoring and data integrity.
• Provide project management support for sustainability initiatives, including project documentation, action-item tracking, milestone tracking, stakeholder coordination, and status reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Biorenewable systems or related technical discipline. Master's degree preferred.
• 0-2+ years of relevant experience, including internships, co-op assignments, academic research, or professional experience.
• Experience in sustainability, lifecycle assessment, carbon accounting, environmental compliance, environmental reporting, or related disciplines
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in a team environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience with sustainability, lifecycle assessment methodologies, carbon accounting principles, supplier sustainability programs, and environmental impact reduction strategies.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and standards, including REACH, RoHS, California Proposition 65, ISO 14001.
• Understanding of sustainability reporting and emerging regulations such as CSRD, CBAM, ESPR, Digital Product Passport, and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

This is a “Defined Term” assignment that will last approximately 12 months or until project is complete. Defined Term employees areeligible for mostbenefits (including health insurance and paid time off) while on assignment.

Salary range: $84k - $94k

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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:

• 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

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.