Responsibility Level:
The Principal Engineer is responsible to contribute to the product team through product design, testing, data analysis, and project management. The Principal Engineer will also support the manufacturing of the product representing the design team through initiating and executing design changes. All of these tasks also require strong communication skills and the ability to clearly present information to engineering teammates, engineering managers, and product management. The Principal Engineer is responsible to develop and maintain skill sets and work practices to align with the expectations and needs of the organization.
Principal Duties (as related to functional responsibilities):
Maintains understanding of theories, concepts, technical principles and processes related to mechanical aspects of water-cooled chillers
Has proficiency in mechanical design and be able to conceptualize and implement design ideas into the product
Work closely with the design and drafting group in generating layout concepts and system configurations
Contributes to the on-time completion of programs and regularly reports on the status of projects
Generates technical documentation and writes technical documents for use within the company
Prepare and help execute test programs to verify performance and reliability of mechanical sub-components and systems
Analyzes, designs, modifies and/or troubleshoots mechanical sub-components and sub-systems based on test data
Applies mechanical codes such as UL, CE, PED and ASME
Possesses knowledge of manufacturing processes and applies the philosophy of designing to standard manufacturing process
Occasional domestic and international travel (less than 10%)
Strives for continuous improvement and teamwork in a global product development environment
Requirements:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
BS in Engineering or related science
Minimum 7 years experience in a related field
Strong understanding of fluid and thermal principles
Experience in Project Management, PMP would be a plus
Strong product development background in a manufacturing environment preferred
Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
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