Principal Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Mechanical Engineer
If you have personally architected and released complex electro-mechanical products — and can defend your design decisions in a live review — we want to talk.
We are partnering with a tech-forward, innovation-driven manufacturing company seeking a highly hands-on Principal Engineer to lead next-generation product development.
This role is anchored in New Product Development (NPD). It is not a program management or launch coordination role. We are looking for a technical leader who can personally own architecture decisions, challenge designs at a detailed level, and drive products from concept through validation, design freeze, and production release.
Approximately 80% of this role is true hands-on NPD.
What You’ll Do- Own mechanical, electrical, and firmware architecture decisions for new products
- Perform hands-on CAD modeling, detailed drawings, schematics, and BOM ownership
- Drive prototyping, testing, validation, and disciplined design freeze
- Own engineering change releases (ECR/ECO)
- Apply strong DFM/DFA principles to ensure production readiness
- Review tolerances, extrusion geometry, motor specifications, and system integration details
- Engage with customers to translate feedback into next-generation product innovation
This role will directly shape the next generation of core product platforms.
What We’re Looking For- 10+ years of hands-on electro-mechanical engineering experience
- Demonstrated ownership of New Product Development (NPD) from concept through design freeze and production release
- Deep expertise in both mechanical and electrical engineering
- Experience integrating firmware and control systems
- High proficiency in CAD tools (Solid Works or similar), including BOM management and revision control
- Experience developing formal test plans and producing validation reports
- Experience operating in lean, fast-moving manufacturing environments
This is a high-impact technical role for someone who wants to build, influence product direction, and personally drive innovation.
Location Requirement: Only candidates currently residing in the greater Austin, Texas area will be considered at this time.
Direct applicants only. No agency partnerships or fee splits for this search.
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