Principal Chemical Engineer

Your Impact

The Principal Engineer will be the chemical/gas sensors authority for the design and development of our next generation sensors for the energy/utility industry. They will propose high-level design concepts for discussion and clarification, applying statistical analysis to data sets during software development. Principle engineer will be involved in the product development life cycle including requirements specification, design, validation, verification, and deployment.

Here’s where you’ll demonstrate your proficiencies: 

• Applies extensive expertise and analysis in chemistry and chemical engineering for the development of gas sensors technology
• Identify technology gaps that address present and future business needs.
• Effective leadership skills including empowering, mentoring, feedback, problem identification and problem resolution
• Accurately sizes and schedules complex projects, anticipates engineering and cross functional risks; drives alternatives/recommend actions to remove risks
• Interfaces with major customers and third-party vendors to explore use of new technologies as possible customer solutions
• Sets functional discipline direction, methods, and practices
• May initiate own assignments aligned with business strategy 
• Develops specifications for products/processes in conjunction with marketing
• Regularly contributes to key technical decisions, technology, process and product planning
• Define system requirements, perform sensors measurements, incorporate system integration, and support system architecture during product design
• May lead major research or product/process development projects consisting of multiple modules or sub projects which may require the use of sophisticated project planning techniques
• Develops key customer contacts in the industry

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:   

• PhD in Chemistry, or Masters degree in Chemical Engineering with 10 + years of product development and laboratory R&D experience.
• Proven expertise in product development, focusing on chemical and gas sensors or similar products
• Experience in productizing idea from Research phase to Production 
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision with drive for results
• Seasoned project management and leadership skills
• Deep understanding and knowledge of Physics and the chemistry of sensors.
• Experience improving an organization's technical capabilities for next generation products and product lines
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meets commitments and initiates action to assure others meet commitments
• Functional leader of requirements specifications and architecture development
• Experience in performing a Design of Experiments (DoE) study and statistical data analysis.
• Familiarity with various gases and gas handling techniques, including understanding of gas flow and pressure measurements

Desired: 

• May have articles/ papers published in trade/technical journals
• Knows/contacts technical peers in field of expertise in order to meet business objectives
• Experience with any of the following is a plus. Dissolved gas analysis, Data visualization tools, lasers, spectroscopy, Gas chromatography, or PAS technologies, electronics, and hardware design.
• Experience with Fiber Optics

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Ralliant Corporation Overview

Ralliant, originally part of Fortive, now stands as a bold, independent public company driving innovation at the forefront of precision technology. With a global footprint and a legacy of excellence, we empower engineers to bring next-generation breakthroughs to life — faster, smarter, and more reliably. Our high-performance instruments, sensors, and subsystems fuel mission-critical advancements across industries, enabling real-world impact where it matters most. At Ralliant we're building the future, together with those driven to push boundaries, solve complex problems, and leave a lasting mark on the world.

About Qualitrol

QUALITROL manufactures monitoring and protection devices for high value electrical assets and OEM manufacturing companies. Established in 1945, QUALITROL produces thousands of different types of products on demand and customized to meet our individual customers’ needs. We are the largest and most trusted global leader for partial discharge monitoring, asset protection equipment and information products across power generation, transmission, and distribution. At Qualitrol, we are redefining condition-based monitoring.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ralliant Corporation and all Ralliant Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Ralliant and all Ralliant Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@Ralliant.com.

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 130,200 - 241,800