Job Information
Actalent Project Engineer III in Branchburg, New Jersey
Robotics Project Engineer – US (Role Overview)Primary Responsibilities
Lead and support the execution of robotics projects across multiple US sites—including Puerto Rico—contributing to project planning, implementation, and successful delivery.
Partner with cross‑functional site teams to define clear project scope, objectives, and deliverables that align with both technical requirements and business priorities.
Build strong, trust‑based relationships with site teams, stakeholders, and vendors to anticipate challenges, remove roadblocks, and drive consistent project success across diverse environments, including highly regulated sectors such as Pharma and biotech.
Communicate the value proposition of robotics initiatives, highlighting expected benefits in productivity, efficiency, safety, and—where applicable—regulatory compliance.
Manage vendor and third‑party engagements, including selection, procurement, and ongoing performance evaluation, ensuring alignment with the unique needs of regulated industries when required.
Provide hands‑on technical leadership to close capability gaps within project teams, supporting activities from requirements gathering through solution deployment and troubleshooting.
Identify and evaluate opportunities for future robotics initiatives, leveraging best practices from industrial and regulated settings to build a long‑term automation roadmap (e.g., 2027+).
Gather and synthesize feedback from each site to inform the organization’s robotics and automation strategy, ensuring alignment with operational goals and compliance expectations.
Lead small‑scale proof‑of‑concept (PoC) efforts, piloting new technologies and approaches in manufacturing, logistics, and laboratory environments.
Travel as needed across US sites, adapting to varying operational cultures and regulatory frameworks.
Skills
Core Skills: robotics, engineering, regulated environments, GMP, ISO, FDA
Top Skills: robotics, engineering, regulated environment, GMP, ISO, FDA
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Previous experience in robotics engineering, sales engineering, applications engineering, or related functions, ideally with exposure to leading robotics platforms (e.g., KUKA, FANUC, ABB, UR, MiR, Otto).
Demonstrated success deploying robotics solutions in manufacturing, logistics, or laboratory settings—translating operational needs into effective automated systems.
Experience in regulated industries (Pharma, biotech, medical devices) is highly advantageous, particularly familiarity with GMP, ISO, FDA requirements, and validation processes (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Strong capability in project documentation, risk assessments, and compliance‑related documentation when required.
Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to collaborate across global technical and non‑technical teams.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Branchburg, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $63.00 - $67.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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