Principal Design Engineer - NextGen Solutions

Principal Design Engineer – NextGen SolutionsStatus: Exempt (salaried)Department: NextGen SolutionsPosition Summary The Principal Design Engineer is responsible for the system integration of mechanical and electrical components used in our next generation hydrogen or fuel cell systems. The Principal Design Engineer will create structured 3D-CAD assemblies and use FEA and CFD tools to ensure designs are robust to withstand external forces including shock, vibration and extreme temperature variations. This role requires close interaction with the other engineering team members to ensure efforts are coordinated. The role also requires close interaction with the customer program team, integration and sourcing teams to ensure designs meet cross-functional requirements. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, able to handle multiple project assignments and willing to learn and adapt within a fast-paced engineering organization.Principle AccountabilitiesWork with both Plug and 3rd Party systems, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to help integrate Plug fuel cell systems into a wide variety of end product solutions. Use PTC Creo to create accurate, complete and concise engineering documentation from large system assembly models and detailed part drawings.Core Duties and ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain knowledge regarding Plug technology including current design specifications and constraints.Work to create new system designs through modification of existing system architectures with a focus upon lower cost, improved manufacturability, increased product performance, and higher overall product quality.Perform engineering analysis to define critical design parameters and predict design latitude.Develop statistically based test plans to optimize designs and verify design latitude.Coordinate design changes with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Ability to perform tolerance analysis and working knowledge of ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing principles.Lead design changes through the enterprise change process.Represent Plug in a professional manner in all interactions; support the philosophy of the organization to provide high-performing technology to maximize customer satisfaction.Perform all other duties as assigned and required within role.Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.10+ years of related work history preferably within a technology product manufacturing environment.Experience with PTC Creo Parametric (CAD) and Windchill (Product Lifecycle Management) required, working knowledge of other CAD programs beneficial.Experience with PTC Creo Simulate, ANSYS Mechanical and Star-CCM+ preferred.Working knowledge of vibration, thermal and fatigue design.Experience with automotive applications and/or electric powertrains is desirable.Effective communication abilities; strength in communicating complex concepts in an understandable form.Must be able to clearly communicate ideas and issues in written and verbal form.Supreme organizational abilities and attention to detail.Teamwork oriented and focused.Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.Results-oriented and driven work style.Excellent task-oriented follow-through.Estimated Base Salary Range:$86,815.00 - $138,904.00