Principal R&D Engineer (Waukegan)
- Lead R&D projects by developing innovative products, technologies, and systems aligned with our strategic roadmap.
- Explore emerging technologies through structured research, literature and patent reviews, and experimental validation.
- Design robust solutions at component, subsystem, and system level with focus on performance, reliability, and manufacturability.
- Plan and execute testing by designing test programs, building test stands, and performing life and validation testing.
- Analyze data and solve problems using simulation, experimental results, and root-cause methodologies.
- Act as technical lead by managing risks, making sound engineering decisions, and mentoring colleagues
- Engineering expertise with strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering and applied scientific principles.
- Product development experience with at least five years in R&D and industrial environments. 3D prinitng experience is preferred.
- Tribology knowledge gained through education or hands-on application.
- Analytical thinking to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable solutions.
- Program and Project Management to drive structured planning, prioritization, and execution of R&D initiatives to ensure efficient delivery, technical excellence, and alignment with strategic objectives.
- Collaboration skills to work effectively across manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Communication strength to explain complex technical topics in test execution reports clearly to diverse stakeholders.
- Meaningful impact by working on technologies that improve efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
- Innovation culture where ideas, experimentation, and learning from failure are encouraged.
- Professional growth through challenging projects, knowledge sharing, and mentoring opportunities.
- Modern engineering environment with advanced tools, testing capabilities, and digital methods.
- Collaborative teamwork in a respectful, supportive, and international setting.
- Long-term perspective within a stable company committed to future-oriented engineering.
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