Best Practices, Business Operations, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Documentation, Instrumentation, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Mentoring, Problem Solving Skills, Software Design, Software Engineering, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, System Integration (SI)
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.
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The Davis Companies
The DAVIS Companies is a preferred source for Staffing Solutions and Talent Advisory Services, specializing in contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire staffing for Engineering, Skilled Manufacturing, Accounting & Finance, IT and Software personnel. With corporate headquarters in Marlborough, MA and offices in Massachusetts, New Jersey, Minnesota, Tennessee and Georgia, we put great people to work in great companies.
We strive to become the preferred source for employment and human resource services in the New England region and select national locations for companies that design, manufacture and distribute products. We are dedicated to serving our customers and the community with the highest levels of service, collaboration, knowledge, professionalism, and integrity. The measurement of our success is the satisfaction and trust of our candidates and customers.
100 to 499 employees
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