Product Development Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania
Product Development Engineer jobs in Pennsylvania are consistently active, with strong demand across advanced manufacturing, medical devices, specialty chemicals, and defense systems from entry-level design roles through senior engineering positions. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley are the primary hiring hubs, anchored by employers like Siemens, Johnson & Johnson, and Merck that maintain deep engineering operations in the state. The most in-demand specialties include materials engineering, product lifecycle management, and design validation for regulated industries. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Product Development Engineer – New Pig – Altoona, PA 16601
New Pig Corporation, a leader for providing Environmental and Safety solutions for businesses throughout the world, is seeking an R&D Product Engineer to become part of our Product Development Team. This person will play a vital role in solving customer problems by researching technical options, designing new products, and adding the needed technical horsepower to bring products from ideation through to commercialization and manufacturing.
Our product engineers need to have broad technical aptitudes and interests, rather than being specialists in a single engineering discipline. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude toward problem solving, be very comfortable being hands on building prototypes, and be able to use technical thinking to create solutions and develop innovative, functional products.
Responsibilities:
- Brainstorm potential solutions for customer problems based on insights
- Collaborate with team members on suggested technical approaches for projects
- Responsible for form, fit and function of design and cost breakdowns
- Design and draft products and parts using 2D and 3D CAD software
- Design, build and test prototypes
- Design and develop test methods to qualify products for customer use
- Source, qualify, select and manage relationships with material, tooling and other supply and service providers
- Travel to supplier locations for development trials and production qualifications
- Provide manufacturing/production support for new products and continuous improvement of existing products
- Contribute knowledge and stay up to date on manufacturing techniques for: metals, plastics, non-wovens, laminations, formulating and structural packaging (and we know our Engineer will need to learn some of these operations on-the-job)
- Help answer technical questions from: Customer Service, Technical Product Support, Marketing, Manufacturing, supply partners and customers
- Technical documentation of key project decisions and design changes
- Integrate with Marketing teams to support tasks to introduce new products such as:
- o Product performance testing and marketing claimso Product packaging and literature (assembly, how to use, etc.)
- All other duties as assigned or directed
- Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
Requirements
- BS in Engineering (or equivalent in practical experience)
- Plastic part design experience and knowledge of mold flow, draft, and resins a plus
- Solid experience and competence with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks a plus)
- Project management experience
- Effective communication skills and superior attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Knowledge and experience with supplier management and negotiation
- Demonstrated ability to distill and capture learnings from multiple viewpoints including: customer visits/calls, market data, competitive offerings, supplier operations and other information sources
- Background involving skilled trades, mechanics, equipment repair, etc. a plus
This onsite position works out of our Altoona, PA location.
*Pay will be discussed on personal phone call with qualified candidates. Pay based on relevant experience.
Pay: Up to $1,234,567,890.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Product Development Engineer – New Pig – Altoona, PA 16601
New Pig Corporation, a leader for providing Environmental and Safety solutions for businesses throughout the world, is seeking an R&D Product Engineer to become part of our Product Development Team. This person will play a vital role in solving customer problems by researching technical options, designing new products, and adding the needed technical horsepower to bring products from ideation through to commercialization and manufacturing.
Our product engineers need to have broad technical aptitudes and interests, rather than being specialists in a single engineering discipline. The ideal candidate will have an aptitude toward problem solving, be very comfortable being hands on building prototypes, and be able to use technical thinking to create solutions and develop innovative, functional products.
Responsibilities:
- Brainstorm potential solutions for customer problems based on insights
- Collaborate with team members on suggested technical approaches for projects
- Responsible for form, fit and function of design and cost breakdowns
- Design and draft products and parts using 2D and 3D CAD software
- Design, build and test prototypes
- Design and develop test methods to qualify products for customer use
- Source, qualify, select and manage relationships with material, tooling and other supply and service providers
- Travel to supplier locations for development trials and production qualifications
- Provide manufacturing/production support for new products and continuous improvement of existing products
- Contribute knowledge and stay up to date on manufacturing techniques for: metals, plastics, non-wovens, laminations, formulating and structural packaging (and we know our Engineer will need to learn some of these operations on-the-job)
- Help answer technical questions from: Customer Service, Technical Product Support, Marketing, Manufacturing, supply partners and customers
- Technical documentation of key project decisions and design changes
- Integrate with Marketing teams to support tasks to introduce new products such as:
- o Product performance testing and marketing claimso Product packaging and literature (assembly, how to use, etc.)
- All other duties as assigned or directed
- Adhere to New Pig’s Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards
Requirements
- BS in Engineering (or equivalent in practical experience)
- Plastic part design experience and knowledge of mold flow, draft, and resins a plus
- Solid experience and competence with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks a plus)
- Project management experience
- Effective communication skills and superior attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and in team environments
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Knowledge and experience with supplier management and negotiation
- Demonstrated ability to distill and capture learnings from multiple viewpoints including: customer visits/calls, market data, competitive offerings, supplier operations and other information sources
- Background involving skilled trades, mechanics, equipment repair, etc. a plus
This onsite position works out of our Altoona, PA location.
*Pay will be discussed on personal phone call with qualified candidates. Pay based on relevant experience.
Pay: Up to $1,234,567,890.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in product development engineer jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, materials, chemical, or electrical engineering from an accredited program
- Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, CREO, or AutoCAD for product design and documentation
- Experience with product lifecycle management tools and engineering change control processes
- Familiarity with design for manufacturability, tolerance analysis, and prototype development methods
- Knowledge of regulatory standards relevant to Pennsylvania industries including FDA, ISO 9001, or ASTM
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills working with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Product Development Engineer Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a product development engineer in Pennsylvania?
Most product development engineer roles in Pennsylvania require a bachelor's degree in mechanical, materials, chemical, or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Pennsylvania does not require a state-issued license for most private-sector product development roles, though engineers who stamp drawings for public projects must hold a Professional Engineer license through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers. Employers in medical devices and defense often add ISO or industry-specific certification requirements on top of the degree.
Which companies hire product development engineers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring product development engineers in Pennsylvania right now include Amphenol, Molex, and St. Marys Carbon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's concentration of pharmaceutical, medical device, and advanced manufacturing companies means demand is distributed across the state rather than confined to a single sector.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most product development engineer jobs?
Yocumtown, Harrisburg, and Saint Marys have the most product development engineer openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia and its suburbs drive the largest share through life sciences and specialty chemical employers headquartered in the region, Pittsburgh contributes through robotics, defense, and materials science firms, and the Lehigh Valley adds volume through precision manufacturing and distribution operations that require on-site engineering support.
Are there remote product development engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Product development engineers typically work hands-on with prototypes, lab equipment, and manufacturing lines, which limits full-remote arrangements. About 0% of product development engineer openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and most of those hybrid roles concentrate the in-office requirement around testing, design review, and build phases while allowing remote work for documentation and analysis tasks.
How can I get hired as a product development engineer in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a co-op or internship converted to a full-time offer, which large Pennsylvania employers like Siemens, Merck, and Johnson & Johnson run through structured early-career engineering programs. New graduates should target associate or junior engineer titles in quality, manufacturing, or applications engineering, which are adjacent roles that build the product knowledge needed to move into development. A strong capstone project portfolio and hands-on CAD proficiency give candidates a genuine edge over those with coursework alone.
Where can I find and apply to product development engineer jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to product development engineer jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that fit your background and target location, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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