Principal Mechanical Engineer
Core
Provide technical leadership for the development and support of industrial water treatment equipment, partnering with R&D, Product Management, and Manufacturing to deliver new product development and continuous improvement.
Role type
Principal Mechanical Engineer (Industrial Water Treatment)
Builds
Industrial water treatment equipment (skids, frames, piping systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers)
Domain
Industrial water treatment / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, 3D modeling and CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD), root cause analysis, design for manufacturing (DFM), safety compliance (OSHA, UL, ASME), supplier selection, technical documentation
Preferred skills
GD&T, tolerance stack-up, FEA, DFM/DFA, material selection, pumps/valves/heat exchangers expertise, welding/machining/sheet metal processes, ERP/PLM systems (SAP)
Technologies
SolidWorks, Inventor, AutoCAD, SAP
Responsibilities
Partner with R&D and Product Management on equipment innovation; Develop and maintain mechanical documentation packages (3D models, P&ID, drawings, BOMs); Own mechanical designs throughout the product lifecycle; Lead hands-on troubleshooting during production builds; Ensure designs meet safety requirements and global regulations; Develop and maintain mechanical standards and design guidelines; Specify components and instrumentation for procurement; Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and change management; Coach and mentor engineers; Collaborate with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve nonconformances; Support installation, commissioning, and validation activities
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship
