Senior Project Engineer: Capital Equipment & Automation

Intepros; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Intepros in Mahwah, NJ seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital equipment, automation, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. You will own technical execution and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to drive schedules, validation, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor's in engineering and 2–5+ years in regulated environments preferred; strong leadership and communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 2–5+ years of engineering experience in medical device, pharmaceutical, or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading or executing engineering, capital equipment, automation, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers, contractors, or external engineering partners.
• Hands-on experience with installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, validation, or production release.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong technical documentation and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of capital equipment, automation, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, action items, technical deliverables, and project documentation.
• Partner with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects remain on schedule, within scope, and aligned with quality and operational requirements.
• Lead equipment design reviews and work with equipment suppliers and SMEs to define and execute technical requirements.
• Oversee equipment installation, commissioning, FAT/SAT, qualification, validation, and production implementation activities.
• Serve as a technical lead for equipment and process troubleshooting, driving root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate technical activities across Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Facilities, Operations, Supply Chain, and external vendors.
• Review engineering documentation, equipment specifications, drawings, testing protocols, and validation deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, equipment optimization, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and project team members.
• Ensure projects meet safety, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing standards.

Skills

Project management

Troubleshooting

Root-cause analysis

Communication

Mentorship

Leadership

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Biomedical Engineering

Job description

Intepros in Mahwah, NJ seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead capital equipment, automation, and manufacturing improvement projects from concept through production release. You will own technical execution and collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, and external suppliers to drive schedules, validation, and continuous improvement.

Bachelor's in engineering and 2–5+ years in regulated environments preferred; strong leadership and communication