Principal Apps Engineer (Reading)

Now Hiring: Principal Application Engineer

We’re looking for a Principal Application Engineer to serve as a top‑level technical expert and individual contributor, leading the most complex and high‑impact engineering initiatives. This role operates with a high level of autonomy and plays a key part in driving engineering excellence, innovation, and scalable design solutions.

As a trusted technical authority, this individual will influence engineering direction, establish best practices, and partner with leadership to strengthen long‑term technical capability. This is a hands‑on, senior‑level role focused on solving challenging problems, guiding technical standards, and mentoring engineering talent.

What You’ll Do

• Lead highly complex engineering and system integration projects with significant business impact
• Establish and improve CAD standards, engineering processes, and documentation practices
• Drive innovation in design efficiency, scalability, and quality
• Act as the technical escalation point for complex engineering, operational, and customer challenges
• Partner with leadership and cross‑functional teams to support strategic initiatives and advanced solutions
• Evaluate and implement new tools, technologies, and engineering methodologies
• Lead problem‑solving efforts in ambiguous, non‑routine scenarios
• Mentor and develop engineers, supporting long‑term talent growth and succession planning

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 8–10+ years of experience in application engineering, design, or manufacturing environments
• Proven success leading complex, cross‑functional engineering initiatives
• Experience with fluid systems, instrumentation, or custom assemblies (preferred)

Key Skills

• Expert‑level system design, integration, and fabrication knowledge
• Deep understanding of fluid systems and instrumentation
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strategic mindset with strong business and operational awareness
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
• Comfortable working in fast‑paced, evolving environments

If you enjoy owning complex technical challenges, driving engineering standards, and influencing how solutions are built at scale, this could be a great next step.