Engineer Jobs in Princeton, NJ

An Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry primarily focuses on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of manufacturing processes. They design, implement, monitor, and maintain manufacturing systems and equipment. Engineers in this field are involved in the creation and production of a wide range of products, from vehicles to household appliances. They often work closely with other professionals such as designers and quality control specialists, to ensure that the manufacturing process is as efficient as possible and adheres to safety standards and regulations.

To be successful in this role, an engineer should possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as in-depth knowledge of manufacturing systems and machinery. Proficiency in CAD software and other industry-related software is typically required. A bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or a related field is usually necessary, and certification from professional bodies, such as the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) or the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), can enhance job prospects. Prior to becoming an Engineer, a person could hold job roles such as a Production Technician, Process Engineer, or Quality Control Analyst.

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Distribution Engineer

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Description Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers and Designers for electric utility design engineering throughout Western Pennsylvania and Central & Northern New Jersey....

Senior Facilities Engineer II

  • Plainsboro, NJ (4 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (4 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

**DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** + Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Facilities Engineering preferred....

Field Service Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 14 hours ago

**WHO IS** **ANGI** ANGI Energy Systems LLC (ANGI), a Vontier company, is a U.S. based manufacturer of quality engineered gas compression equipment and a leading supplier of compressed natural gas (...

Utility Engineer - Highway Design

  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago
  • Piscataway, NJ (15 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 17 hours ago

NJDOT Professional Engineer (PE) license. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in utility engineering or a related field....

Pharmaceutical Equipment Commissioning & Qualification Engineer

  • Titusville, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago
  • Titusville, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 18 hours ago

Piper Companies is currently seeking a Pharmaceutical Equipment Commissioning & Qualification Engineer for an opportunity in Titusville, New Jersey or Raritan, New Jersey, to join a global pharmaceutical...

Tool & Design Engineer

  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Woodbridge, NJ (22 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

TOOL & DESIGN ENGINEER IN WOODBRIDGE Date Posted: Monday, July 7, 2025 ?...

Engineer. WCH&B R&D LCM

  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Raritan, NJ (13 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

in the design, development and commercialization of medical devices including those of formulated, biologic, synthetic and mechanical design in nature. + Be involved in product line extensions, existing...

Solutions Design Engineer (Remote)

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

Job Description : Summary Solutions Design Engineer II are responsible to support the growth of our Supply Chain Solutions & Dedicated Transportation Solution offerings by developing, designing and...

Remote Work

Business Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement- Evernorth - Hybrid

  • Florence, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago
  • Florence, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 1 day ago

The Operating Effectiveness Senior Advisor (Business Process Engineer) is an individual contributor role within the Business Process Redesign team....

H&H Design Engineer

  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Warren, NJ (19 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Residing on the list of the Engineering News Record (ENR)s Top 500 Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring a Civil Engineer to serve as a H&H Study/Design Task Leader for Projects in New...

Distribution Engineer

  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago
  • Freehold, NJ (21 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 2 days ago

Leidos is seeking Distribution Engineers and Designers for electric utility design engineering throughout Western Pennsylvania and Central & Northern New Jersey....

Design Engineer

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

Must have a Bachelor's Degree (or foreign equivalent) in Design or Industrial or Mechanical Engineering plus 2 years experience as a Design or Industrial or Mechanical Engineer....

CyberSecurity Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

The CyberSecurity Engineer 2 develops and tests information security tools, applications, and system solutions deployed in Humana....

Senior Cost Engineer (Utilities Construction)

  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Somerset, NJ (11 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a dedicated **Senior Cost Engineer** to join our talented team at our office located in Somerset, NJ....

Qualification Engineer

  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago
  • Edison, NJ (17 miles from Princeton, NJ)
  • 3 days ago

In addition to leading equipment qualification projects, the Qualification Engineer II acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for all qualifications at the Edison Site....

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Salary for Engineer Jobs in Princeton, NJ

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Engineers in Princeton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
48.7%
Master's Degree
32.1%
Associate's Degree
7.6%
Doctorate Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.9%
High School or GED
2.9%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Engineers in Princeton, NJ
1-2 years
30.8%
Less than 1 year
19.2%
None
15.4%
2-4 years
11.5%
4-6 years
11.5%
8-10 years
7.7%
6-8 years
3.8%



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