Senior Engineer Jobs in Trenton, NJ

A Senior Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. This includes human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Their duties may also involve improving manufacturing processes and advancing product design, often utilizing innovative technology. They ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

Essential skills for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer include excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, leadership abilities, and project management experience. Proficiency with CAD software and other engineering tools is also necessary. They should have a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, and a Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is often preferred. Prior roles that lead to a Senior Engineer position might include Junior Engineer, Process Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Cybersecurity AI Engineer (Sr. Scientist) ML & Insights (Remote)

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 hours ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 5 hours ago

We are seeking a Cybersecurity AI Engineer to join the Cybersecurity Automation & AI team within our Cybersecurity Engineering organization. This senior specialist role is responsible for applying...

Principal Engineer - Analog/Digital Control

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

We are working on behalf of a leading maker of RF/Microwave ICs and components that go into Defense and Wireless Infrastructure applications. They have a design facility in Central New Jersey,...

RHS Advisor - Technical Director

  • Robbinsville, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago
  • Robbinsville, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Club Advisor Date Posted: 3/5/2025 Location: Robbinsville High School   Additional Information: Show/Hide The following RHS club advisor position is...

Lead Engineer 1 Engineering Tools

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 days ago

Summary** This description outlines the responsibilities and tasks of the IMA Tools software lead. The software lead's basic function is to provide guidance and support for software engineering...

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Senior Engineering Manager - Salesforce

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 12 days ago

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we're all a part of something bigger than...

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Trenton, NJ
  • 16 days ago
  • Trenton, NJ
  • 16 days ago

Apply diversified knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and practices to a variety of assignments in related fields....

Senior (Senior PM) or Principal Engineer - Remediation

  • Pennington, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago
  • Pennington, NJ (8 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 16 days ago

Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service....

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Automated Machinery Design)

  • Moorestown, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago
  • Moorestown, NJ (19 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 20 days ago

BSME Degree preferred Minimum Eight (8) years of experience designing servo-controlled automated machinery (e.g. packaging machinery, material-handling machinery) Proficient in Solidworks Working knowledge...

Senior Process Engineer II - CEA Controls

  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

and manufacturing processes....

Senior Process Engineer II - Endotoxin

  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Senior Process Engineer II - Sterilization

  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 26 days ago
  • Plainsboro, NJ (11 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 26 days ago

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Senior Process Engineer II - Endotoxin

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

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Senior Process Engineer II - Sterilization

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

Changing lives. Building Careers. Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals...

Senior Process Engineer II - CEA Controls

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

and manufacturing processes....

MEP Engineering Department Head

  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 28 days ago
  • Cherry Hill, NJ (24 miles from Trenton, NJ)
  • 28 days ago

At least 10 years of experience in MEP design, engineering, and project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role....

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Trenton, NJ

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Trenton, NJ offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Senior Engineers in Trenton, NJ
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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