Product Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

Product Engineer jobs in New Jersey are in strong demand, with active hiring concentrated in pharmaceuticals and life sciences, consumer electronics, industrial manufacturing, and defense systems, drawing candidates from entry-level to senior principal roles. Newark, Princeton, and Parsippany are among the busiest hiring corridors, anchored by employers like Johnson & Johnson, Siemens, and Honeywell, each with deep, lasting product engineering footprints in the state. The most in-demand specialties include hardware systems development, new product introduction, and quality and reliability engineering. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerKLA
Top cityTotowa, NJ
Cities hiring19
Work type62% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Eos Energy Storage
Engineer, Product Serviceability & Field Reliability
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Eos Energy Storage
New 13h ago
Engineer, Product Serviceability & Field Reliability
Eos Energy Storage
Edison, New Jersey
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
Master of Science
501-1,000

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Speechify
Software Engineer, iOS Core Product - Newark, NJ, USA
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Speechify
Added 1d ago
Software Engineer, iOS Core Product - Newark, NJ, USA
Speechify
Newark, New Jersey
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$140k - $200k/yr
Remote (US)

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KLA
Product Development Engineer (Chemical)
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KLA
Added 2d ago
Product Development Engineer (Chemical)
KLA
Totowa, New Jersey
Customer Service
Customer Support
$106k - $180k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
5,001-10,000

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WuXi Biologics
Engineer II, Drug Product Manufacturing
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WuXi Biologics
Added 5d ago
Engineer II, Drug Product Manufacturing
WuXi Biologics
Cranbury, New Jersey
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$66k - $106k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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KLA
NPI Product Engineer
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KLA
Added 1w ago
NPI Product Engineer
KLA
Totowa, New Jersey
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$86k - $146k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Product Engineer Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Totowa
7 jobs
Princeton
6 jobs
Lebanon
2 jobs
Wayne
1 job
Edison
1 job
Newark
1 job
Boonton
1 job
Paramus
1 job
Cranbury
1 job

Product Engineer Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

KLA
KLA7 open roles
Speechify
Speechify2 open roles
Construction Specialties
Construction Specialties2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Education
  • Chemicals & Materials

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in product engineer jobs across New Jersey.

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or a related engineering discipline
  • Demonstrated experience taking a product from concept through production and launch
  • Proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or AutoCAD for design work
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes, DFM principles, and quality control standards
  • Experience collaborating cross-functionally with design, manufacturing, and supply chain teams
  • Knowledge of regulatory or compliance requirements relevant to the industry, such as FDA or ISO standards

Product Engineer Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a product engineer in New Jersey?

Most product engineer roles in New Jersey require a bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering. New Jersey does not mandate a state-issued professional engineer license for most private-sector product engineering positions, though a Professional Engineer credential from the New Jersey State Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors strengthens candidacy for senior or regulated roles. Employers in pharma and defense often add industry-specific certifications as a preference.

Which companies hire product engineers in New Jersey?

Employers hiring product engineers in New Jersey right now include KLA, Speechify, and Construction Specialties, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters, defense contractors, and consumer goods manufacturers makes it one of the more consistently active states for product engineering openings.

Which New Jersey cities have the most product engineer jobs?

The cities with the most product engineer openings in New Jersey are Totowa, Princeton, and Lebanon. This distribution reflects the dense cluster of pharmaceutical and life sciences campuses around central Jersey, the corporate headquarters anchored in the Newark metro, and the defense and industrial manufacturers concentrated in the northern and southwestern corridors of the state.

Are there remote product engineer jobs in New Jersey?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely software-focused fields, since product engineering often requires hands-on lab, prototyping, or manufacturing floor access. About 38% of product engineer openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. The portions of the role most likely to be performed remotely include requirements gathering, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

How can I get hired as a product engineer in New Jersey with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate or associate engineer program at one of New Jersey's large manufacturers or pharmaceutical companies, many of which run structured rotational programs for engineering graduates. Lateral moves from quality technician, manufacturing engineer, or test engineer roles are common doors into product engineering. Building a portfolio with senior design project work, internship output, or a professional engineer exam result from the New Jersey State Board adds meaningful credibility when applying without full professional experience.

Where can I find and apply to product engineer jobs in New Jersey?

You can find and apply to product engineer jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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