Principal Applications Engineer I, II, or III

Principal Applications Engineer I-III responsible for evaluating, selecting, developing, and executing programs related to product and process characterization, continuous improvement, equipment design, specifications, and quality system implementation. May oversee capital projects such as building new production facilities or upgrades. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective processes; applies mechanical, electrical, chemical, or process engineering to design and improve systems; drives management initiatives to meet business objectives and ensure quality, safety, and sustainability. Roles include leading cross-functional teams, providing technical guidance, mentoring engineers, evaluating risks and mitigations, ensuring regulatory compliance, staying current with industry trends, conducting process simulations/analyses, owning projects, implementing process control strategies, performing safety assessments, creating customer and stakeholder presentations, and developing safety protocols. Levels II and III add portfolio management, strategic alignment with long-term objectives, advancement of technologies, larger-scale projects, and external leadership activities.