Principal Mechanical Application Engineer

The Principal Application Engineer is the senior‑most technical expert within the Application Engineering function. This role leads the organization’s most complex, high‑impact engineering initiatives and drives excellence across design standards, processes, and customer solutions.

Operating with broad autonomy, you will influence technical direction, elevate engineering capability, and shape long‑term organizational performance. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact individual contributor role ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of technical depth, cross‑functional leadership, and customer engagement
.

• Lead complex engineering program
  s involving advanced system design and integration
• Develop and standardize engineering processe
  s including CAD workflows and documentation
• Drive innovation and scalabilit
  y across design efficiency, quality, and repeatability
• Serve as the top technical escalation poin
  t for engineering, operational, and customer challenges
• Partner with Sales and leadershi
  p on strategic opportunities and complex customer solutions
• Evaluate and implement new technologie
  s to enhance engineering performance
• Influence cross‑functional decision
  s related to design, operations, and product offerings
• Mentor and develop engineering talen
  t to strengthen organizational capability

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineeri
  ng or related field
• 8–10+ yea
  rs in application engineering, design, or manufacturing environment
• Proven success leading complex, cross‑functional engineering projec
  t
• Expertise in fluid systems, instrumentation, and custom assembli
  es (preferred)
• Deep knowledge of system design, integration, and fabrication process
  es
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to influence technical and business decision
• Excellent communication skills and confidence in customer‑facing environment
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environme
  nt while managing multiple priorities

• You become t
  he top technical author
  ity in your discipline
• You shape engineering standards, tools, and long‑term capability
• You work on high‑visibility, high‑impact initiati
  ves that influence business direction
• You partner directly with leadership and strategic customers
• You play a key role in developing the next generation of engineering tal
  ent