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Principal Engineer

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-19 → 2026-09-25

Core

A Principal Engineer applies advanced scientific and engineering knowledge to complete complex assignments, manage medium-to-large projects, and design novel solutions for products, processes, or systems.

Role type

Principal Engineer (Strategy & Hands-on IC)

Builds

Complex products, processes, equipment, and systems

Domain

Healthcare, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biologics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Advanced engineering knowledge, risk management, project management, economic analysis, feasibility studies, cross-disciplinary design, technical mentorship, regulatory integration, financial control

Preferred skills

Health care/medical devices/pharmaceuticals background, post-graduate education

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Identify, plan, and conduct medium- to large-size projects requiring custom execution plans; Design and lead complex experiments and conceptualize complete solutions for novel problems; Mentor others by sharing technical expertise and evaluating performance; Interact with senior management and external personnel on significant technical matters; Analyze business forces and market trends to recommend responses

Seniority

Principal, strategy & mentorship

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