Sr. Principal Engineer - Wet
Core
Leads R&D delivery of high-stakes complex projects for the Wet Technology Platform, translating technology ideas into physical models and prototypes while driving innovation in food science and manufacturing processes.
Role type
Sr. Principal Engineer (Wet Technology R&D)
Builds
High-complexity technical projects, transformational innovations, and novel raw material integrations for the NA supply chain.
Domain
Food Science / Wet Technology / Manufacturing Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wet technology product design, process engineering, formulation science, test plan development, experimental setup, data analysis, scale-up risk management, knowledge management, IP opportunity scanning
Preferred skills
Pet industry experience, capital needs planning for innovation centers
Technologies
Pilot and factory scale manufacturing equipment, unit operations machinery
Responsibilities
Lead R&D teams on high-complexity technical projects including new technology introduction and continuous improvement of standards. Translate technology ideas into visual and physical models and working prototypes. Provide technical expertise in test plan development, experimental setup, and data analysis to quantify product attributes and process parameters. Drive knowledge management and functional capability building for Wet R&D. Collaborate with Supply-Engineering to manage scale-up risk and introduce new technologies into the supply chain. Scan and deliver IP opportunities in established and greenfield spaces.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership