Senior Principal Systems Engineer

Senior Principal System Engineer – New Product Development

The role is part of the Corporate R&D New Product Development team, where you will impact Tennant’s innovation by leading system architecture and development on new machine and technology projects globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical developments of new machine designs or major technology implementations.
• Lead 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 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.
• Develop 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 both internal and external groups.
• Travel as needed.

Required Experience

• 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.
• Rich 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 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.

Required Skills

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• 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 the ability to guide technical teams in 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.

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $132,400 – $205,100.

Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. Tennant Co. reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualifications of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity. Total Compensation = Base Salary + Benefits.

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, disability, life insurance, paid time off, and voluntary benefits.

Tennant Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skill, ability, reliability, productivity, and other factors important to performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other basis protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.