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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Distinguished Engineer based in the United States.
The Distinguished Engineer is a senior technical leadership position responsible for shaping engineering strategy and providing advanced expertise across the lifecycle of legacy instrumentation products. This role focuses on solving complex challenges involving product reliability, process robustness, design integrity, manufacturing readiness, and continuous improvement. Working across engineering, quality, operations, regulatory, and supply chain functions, you will develop sustainable solutions that protect product performance, safety, compliance, and continuity of supply. You will also guide technical decisions, establish engineering standards, and address component obsolescence while preserving original design intent. As a recognized technical authority, you will influence long-term business priorities and lead strategically important, cross-functional initiatives. The position also offers the opportunity to mentor engineering talent and strengthen organizational capabilities through technical innovation and best practices.
Provide advanced engineering expertise and strategic direction for legacy instrumentation products throughout their lifecycle, preserving original design intent and supporting long-term product sustainability.
Design, develop, document, test, maintain, and troubleshoot reliability and process engineering solutions, tools, and systems.
Lead multidisciplinary technical assessments and collaborate with manufacturing, quality, operations, supply chain, and regulatory teams to address product sustainment and component obsolescence challenges.
Analyze product and process capabilities to identify and resolve issues involving design intent, performance, manufacturability, production requirements, and long-term supportability.
Develop engineering approaches, technical methods, operating recommendations, and standards that improve product reliability, process robustness, and continuity of supply.
Ensure engineering practices meet applicable quality, validation, and regulatory requirements while protecting product safety, functionality, and customer needs.
Lead complex technical initiatives and establish long-term solutions that improve product performance, manufacturing readiness, and lifecycle outcomes.
Influence technical and business decisions by presenting expert recommendations, aligning stakeholders, and communicating significant engineering developments.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and training to colleagues, helping build engineering capability and ensure consistent application of technical principles.
Promote innovation and continuous improvement by applying engineering best practices and developing solutions to complex, cross-functional challenges.
Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and at least 13 years of relevant experience, or a PhD and at least 11 years of relevant experience.
Extensive engineering expertise and a demonstrated record of technical leadership, particularly in design, reliability, and process engineering.
Strong ability to solve highly complex technical problems involving product performance, process capabilities, manufacturability, and lifecycle sustainment.
Experience developing and implementing engineering solutions, standards, and technical strategies that support long-term product reliability and operational effectiveness.
Ability to assess and manage component obsolescence, product continuity, and manufacturing or supply chain risks while maintaining design intent.
Strong understanding of engineering quality requirements, validation expectations, and applicable regulatory considerations.
Proven ability to lead large, strategically important technical initiatives involving multiple functions and stakeholders.
Excellent communication, influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to serve as a technical spokesperson and guide business decisions.
Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and develop other technical professionals.
For degrees earned outside the United States, bachelor's-level qualifications must meet the applicable U.S. regulatory equivalency requirements.
Candidates must have unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and throughout employment. Sponsorship is not available for this position under the stated hiring policy.
Annual base salary: $203,200–$304,800 USD for eligible U.S. locations, excluding Puerto Rico and certain California locations. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, certifications, market conditions, and location.
Eligibility for a short-term incentive compensation plan.
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions and matching.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Dependent care spending account.
Tuition assistance and reimbursement.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Global employee well-being program.
Additional retirement savings options may be available to eligible employees.