Since 1948 Follett Products, LLC has led the industry in designing and manufacturing high-quality, innovative ice storage bins, ice storage and transport systems, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries.

Follett is searching for a Principal Engineer to join our team in the Lehigh Valley area!

Job Summary:

Lead the development of new technologies and their application into new product designs and sustaining product improvements within the Ice Maker Subsystem. Evaluates and recommends technology direction and designs/directs the development of concepts to meet customer and business requirements. Leads and or supports cross-functional product development and product improvement projects in line with business objectives.

Essential Functions:

The Principal Engineer for the Ice Maker Subsystem is responsible for the components, application and control variables, inputs/outputs, function, and error states of the subsystem which include:

o Evaporator

o Auger

o Ice Extrusion Nozzle

o Gear motor

o Water and Refrigerant side components

· Develops product design concepts and functional capabilities for products by determining market/customer requirements and business intent.

· Ensures product reliability requirements by defining and completing qualifications tests and analysis.

· Establishes product performance standards by completing engineering analysis and technical feasibility investigations.

· Maintains technical knowledge and expertise in emerging technologies and competitive trends.

· Directs the completion of models, layouts, and details for product assemblies and components by communicating Subsystem concepts and performance criteria.

· Ensures complete and accurate product release documentation by reviewing the design files, drawings, component specifications, item descriptions, and BOMs.

· Ensures product adherence to regulatory agencies by maintaining knowledge of requirements and providing directions on requirements, standards, forms, etc.

· Leads problem resolution efforts by using root-cause analysis of field or manufacturing-related product problems; develop and implement appropriate solutions.

· Supports innovation in the strategic product planning process by developing, owning, and budgeting for the technology roadmap for the Ice Maker Subsystem.

· Completes engineering projects by establishing objectives and plans; determining project responsibilities; reviewing options, proposals, and alternatives; and providing technical consultation and leadership.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field required, advanced degree preferred.

· Experience of 15+ years in appliance, Commercial Durable, or related new product development of mechanical systems.

· Competency in design for complex machining and casting.

· Experience in machine design, load evaluation and material stress management.

· Applied design of experiment.

· Hands-on CAD expertise toward idea generation and explanation.

· Experience driving decisions within a cross functional product development team.

· Successful deliverables within New Technology Development and New Product Development initiatives.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

· Ability to work in office, lab, and shop floor environment (temperature controlled/non-temperature controlled)

· Extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking.

· Lifting/moving objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

· Regular use of hands and fingers to type on keyboard, operate computer mouse, use of telephone and various office equipment.

· Extended periods of viewing computer monitor.

· Noise level in work environment: low to moderate.

Travel Requirements:

· Travel within US (10%) as needed to conduct site visits with suppliers, customers, industry meetings and training programs.