Manufacturing Engineer

Role Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Sodexo
, you will play a critical role supporting a major pharmaceutical client by overseeing and maintaining specialized non-sterile manufacturing equipment in a highly automated facility in Rahway, NJ
. Working closely with maintenance and production teams, you will help ensure plant systems and equipment operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This role involves troubleshooting and repairing complex manufacturing equipment—such as tablet presses, roller compactors, spray dryers, encapsulators, and isolators—to prevent quality defects and production interruptions. You will also support calibration, preventive maintenance, and facility projects, taking on increasing levels of responsibility as your expertise grows!

This is a second-shift position, with working hours between 3:00 PM and 11:00 PM

• Serve as the primary contact for equipment troubleshooting, calibration, and maintenance, ensuring timely execution of customer requests.
• Monitor, inspect, and assess production and facility equipment to identify hazards, performance issues, and service or replacement needs.
• Perform routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance using hand and machine tools; interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Develop, implement, and track preventive maintenance programs and repair plans using a CMMS, ensuring accurate documentation and reporting.
• Support equipment upgrades, automation projects, and downtime events in collaboration with plant technical staff and production teams.
• Coordinate contractors, manage inspections and schedules, and maintain safety, cleanliness, and operational continuity across daily maintenance activities.

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate s education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate s specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

• At least 2 years of experience in a maintenance role supporting manufacturing equipment.
• Expertise in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Equipment Asset Management Systems (EAMS), including SAP and Pro-cal.
• Skilled in technical writing for investigations, equipment protocols, and system documentation.

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike.

We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy s is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Minimum Education Requirement - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Management Experience - 3 years

Minimum Functional Experience - 3 years work experience in facilities maintenance, plant operations or engineering services