Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Tennant Company is a globally recognized leader in the cleaning equipment industry with more than $1B in revenue. For 150 years, we have developed and manufactured innovative, sustainable solutions for industrial and commercial cleaning markets. With over 3,000 employees worldwide, Tennant is committed to creating a cleaner, safer, and healthier world through innovation and sustainability.

About the role

Tennant is seeking a Senior Principal System Engineer Leader to join the Corporate R&D New Product Development team. In this role, you will lead system architecture and development for machine and technology projects, working cross-functionally to develop and launch products globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical developments of new machine designs or major technology implementations.
• Drive innovations to boost NPD efficiency using MBSE tools, concepts, and modeling/simulation methods.
• Establish standardized NPD processes leveraging up-to-date industry standards and technologies.
• Improve NPD test efficiencies through test simulation, virtual testing, and test automation.
• Establish functional requirements and performance targets for systems/subsystems.
• Develop and track cost estimates (product and project).
• Coordinate and conduct design reviews.
• Design systems to meet regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain MS Project-based technical development schedules.
• Create Product Requirement Specifications (PRS) based on Product Requirements Document (PRD).
• Coordinate and implement design and analysis activities.
• Identify risks/mitigations and track to closure in Issue Tracker.
• Lead problem and failure investigations (field and test).
• Present to internal and external groups.
• Travel as needed.

Requirements

• BS (MS preferred) in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• At least 15 years of demonstrated ability to deliver excellent engineering products to established timelines.
• Rich experience in MBSE (Model-Based System Engineering) and SysML tools.
• Experience in simulation tools and system modeling is highly preferred.
• Experience in virtual lab and virtual testing through test automation methods and simulated testing is highly preferred.
• Global design leadership and implementation experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred; Green Belt accepted.
• Prior vehicle system design experience highly desirable.
• Ability to present complex technical information to internal and external customers.
• Capable of leading technical teams through structured problem-solving.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.

Skills

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to positively influence teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic environment.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers.
• Bias for action, including guiding technical teams in the US, China, EU, and India.
• Ability to critique design details against overall product requirements.
• Ability to drive root cause identification and corrective action leading to timely resolution.

Pay

Competitive base salary range: $132,400 – $205,100. Total compensation includes base salary plus benefits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Profit sharing.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Voluntary benefits.