GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Principal Engineer is the senior technical voice and go-to engineer for the autoclave product line. It's an individual-contributor role that sets the technical tone for a small group of mechanical and controls peers through expertise and example, spanning both new product development and ongoing maintenance. We're open to a strong engineer earlier in their career looking for a growth path into technical leadership.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as the senior technical voice — set the bar for design quality and help mechanical and controls peers solve hard problems. Own the deepest technical knowledge of the autoclave platform; be the go-to engineer for design questions across both disciplines. Drive product development from concept through release, coordinating with mechanical and controls peers on design, prototyping, and validation. Champion lifecycle improvement — own ECRs, root-cause field issues, and improve cost, reliability, and manufacturability of existing designs. Lead design reviews and mentor less-experienced engineers through pairing and coaching. Maintain the ASME Section VIII calculation set; perform, check, and technically review peers' calculations. Partner with Sales, PM, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Testing, and Installation, and serve as the primary technical contact with customer engineering. Uphold configuration management and design control standards; manage engineering budget and schedule on owned projects. Lead continuous improvement initiatives — design standards, reusable building blocks, tooling, and processes that make the whole team faster and more consistent.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Required Skills:

8+ years of machine or product design experience, including several of: steam component selection; autoclaves or high-temperature/high-pressure vessels; pneumatic actuator design; stress/failure calculations; sensor selection; P&ID creation. Comfortable as a senior technical voice — leading peers through expertise and example. Working understanding of controls engineering for autoclave systems (PLC/HMI, instrumentation, control valves, I/O) — enough to integrate mechanical and controls design. 3+ years of SolidWorks (AutoCAD a plus); fluent in calculation packages and detailed drawings. Track record of creating and upholding design standards across a product line. Gives and receives design feedback constructively, peer to peer. Willing to Train the

Right Candidate:

Solidworks PDM cGMP validation, design and documentation protocols AWS Welding Symbols and GD&T Deeper controls/PLC exposure for mechanical-background engineers Active PA PE License (machine design) is a plus

EDUCATIONAL/PHSICAL REQUIREMENTS

BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Electrical/Controls Engineering considered with strong mechanical product experience). Must be able to perform all essential functions of the job with or without accommodation Benefits PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidate Privacy To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://peaktechnical.

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