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"Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.
Your Role:
The incumbent is responsible for improving equipment reliability and maintainability across the Pennsville site. The primary focus will be on analyzing equipment performance, identifying failure modes, and implementing sustainable solutions to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. This role will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develops and implements reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and performance.
- Analyzes equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) and implements corrective and preventive actions.
- Leads and supports reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities.
- Reviews and optimizes preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
- Monitors equipment performance using KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and asset utilization.
- Collaborates with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize and resolve chronic equipment issues.
- Supports capital projects by providing reliability input on equipment design, selection, and installation.
- Ensures proper documentation of maintenance strategies, procedures, and equipment history.
- Identifies opportunities for spare parts optimization and inventory reduction.
- Supports troubleshooting of critical equipment and systems across the facility.
- Works with vendors and contractors to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Promotes best practices in maintenance and reliability across the site.
- Provides technical training and guidance to Maintenance and Operations personnel.
- Assists in the implementation and optimization of CMMS (e.g., Blue Mountain, MaintStar or SAP PM).
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Maintains close communication with site and corporate engineering teams.
- Adheres to personal moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct.
- Ensures implementation and adherence to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or a related field in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with reliability tools such as RBM, RCA, FMEA, and RCM.
- Experience with CMMS systems.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong understanding of equipment systems, maintenance practices, and interdepartmental relationships.
Your Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
COMPENSATION
- The salary for this role is anticipated to be between $83,000 - $110,000
Siegfried USA will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with HR should you require an accommodation or have any questions.
Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.
Pay: $82,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
INTRODUCTION
"Expect to grow", personally and professionally: At Siegfried, we offer exciting challenges and ample opportunities to showcase your talents. As a trusted and respected partner to the pharmaceutical industry, we uphold the highest standards in safety, quality and sustainability, while fostering a culture that empowers you to thrive. Join a rapidly expanding global company, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together in a collaborative environment. Here, you'll find a workplace that values both collective success and your individual contributions—offering long-term opportunities to grow and make an impact.
Your Role:
The incumbent is responsible for improving equipment reliability and maintainability across the Pennsville site. The primary focus will be on analyzing equipment performance, identifying failure modes, and implementing sustainable solutions to reduce downtime and maintenance costs. This role will work closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and external vendors to drive reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Develops and implements reliability strategies to improve equipment uptime and performance.
- Analyzes equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) and implements corrective and preventive actions.
- Leads and supports reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) activities.
- Reviews and optimizes preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs.
- Monitors equipment performance using KPIs such as MTBF, MTTR, and asset utilization.
- Collaborates with Maintenance and Operations to prioritize and resolve chronic equipment issues.
- Supports capital projects by providing reliability input on equipment design, selection, and installation.
- Ensures proper documentation of maintenance strategies, procedures, and equipment history.
- Identifies opportunities for spare parts optimization and inventory reduction.
- Supports troubleshooting of critical equipment and systems across the facility.
- Works with vendors and contractors to improve equipment reliability and performance.
- Promotes best practices in maintenance and reliability across the site.
- Provides technical training and guidance to Maintenance and Operations personnel.
- Assists in the implementation and optimization of CMMS (e.g., Blue Mountain, MaintStar or SAP PM).
- Drives continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Maintains close communication with site and corporate engineering teams.
- Adheres to personal moral, ethical, legal, and behavioral conduct in compliance with the Siegfried Code of Conduct.
- Ensures implementation and adherence to all applicable SHE and cGMP regulations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in maintenance, reliability engineering, or a related field in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience with reliability tools such as RBM, RCA, FMEA, and RCM.
- Experience with CMMS systems.
- Experience in pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing environments preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work cross-functionally and influence without direct authority.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
- Strong understanding of equipment systems, maintenance practices, and interdepartmental relationships.
Your Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
COMPENSATION
- The salary for this role is anticipated to be between $83,000 - $110,000
Siegfried USA will explore and provide reasonable accommodations to assist any qualified individual with a disability in performing the essential functions of his/her job. Please speak with HR should you require an accommodation or have any questions.
Founded in 1873 in Zofingen, Switzerland, Siegfried has grown into a global network of 16 sites across three continents. With a team of more than 4,200 highly skilled professionals, we take the innovations of our pharmaceutical customers to industrial scale and manufacture safe drugs for patients worldwide. As a fully integrated CDMO, Siegfried is one of the few organizations today that can carry out the development and manufacturing of APIs and finished dosage forms under one roof. This unique combination of know-how and experience makes us the most trusted partner in the pharmaceutical industry.
Pay: $82,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
LOCATION
Work Location: In person
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Search Accounting Jobs in New JerseyAccounting STEM OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
Which accounting companies sponsor F-1 STEM OPT visas in New Jersey?
The Big Four accounting firms, Deloitte, PwC, EY, and KPMG, all have offices in New Jersey and have historically filed Labor Condition Applications for accounting and finance roles. Large financial services employers headquartered in the state, including insurance companies and pharmaceutical firms in Morris and Somerset counties, also sponsor F-1 STEM OPT candidates for qualifying analytical accounting positions.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs?
Newark and Jersey City lead in accounting sponsorship activity, given their proximity to New York City financial markets and concentration of corporate finance offices. Parsippany, Florham Park, and Princeton are also strong markets, hosting regional headquarters for large multinationals with active accounting and audit practices. Edison and Iselin attract mid-size employers in the financial services and pharmaceutical sectors.
What types of accounting roles typically qualify for F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship?
Roles with strong STEM OPT eligibility in accounting include financial analyst positions, data analytics roles within audit or advisory practices, tax technology analyst positions, and forensic accounting roles that emphasize quantitative methods. The position must fall under a STEM-designated Classification of Instructional Programs code tied to your degree. Standard bookkeeping or general ledger roles without a quantitative or analytical component are less likely to qualify.
How do I find accounting F-1 STEM OPT sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate lets you filter accounting jobs in New Jersey specifically by F-1 STEM OPT visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for roles matching your background. This is more efficient than filtering generic job boards by location and visa type separately. Searching by employer LCA history in accounting and auditing gives you a verified starting point for outreach.
Are there state-specific or industry-specific considerations for F-1 STEM OPT accounting sponsorship in New Jersey?
New Jersey's concentration of pharmaceutical, financial services, and insurance companies means many accounting roles involve industry-specific compliance work, which can strengthen a STEM OPT application when the role requires quantitative analysis. New Jersey also borders New York City, so some employers offer roles based in New Jersey while drawing from a broader metro talent pool. Confirm your degree's CIP code qualifies for STEM OPT with your Designated School Official before applying.