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Job Description Roles: Serve as a primary point of contact for the analysis, study, and resolution of relatively complex technical problems that may involve multiple scientific disciplines. Guarantee at ITO stage the technical solutions proposed by TT Maintain and formalize the company’s technological know-how and act as a driver for proposing new solutions. Identify employees capable of sustaining the competitiveness of the company’s technical solutions and participate in their development. Design products for complex projects and prevent associated risks (e.g., projects requiring a departure from "standard" design, or where the validity assumptions of "standard" models and designs are no longer applicable). Validate designs created by other engineers. Participate in resolving technical problems encountered by products during commissioning or operation at customer sites. Participate in meetings with customers (during contract execution or offer phases) regarding technical aspects. Propose improvements to existing methods to increase the competitiveness of the company's technical solutions. Transcribe and disseminate know-how and lessons learned within their specific field of expertise. Mentor less experienced engineers in their technical development. Participate in technological monitoring (R&D watch) within their field of competence.
Responsibilities
No direct hierarchical management responsibilities. For design tasks, the Principal Engineer's involvement mostly consists of providing support to technical teams during the design phase and validating technical reviews. Participate in the work of a team—potentially multidisciplinary—formed to solve a specific technical problem or to define new methodologies. From a technical standpoint, work performed directly by the Principal Engineer is validated, when deemed necessary, by the Consulting Engineer of the relevant discipline(s).
Required Qualifications · Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics · Fluent in English and at least one other language · At least 10 additional years of experience in an engineering capacity Desired Characteristics: Master of Science in Engineering Strong oral and written communication skills Strong problem solving skills Leadership to pursue correct engineering process in adverse conditions Able to interface effectively with all levels of the organization Considered an expert in electrical design of electrical machines
Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No
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