Senior Principal Mechanical Engineer - Automation Lead

TARGAN, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

TARGAN, Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead advanced automated electromechanical systems from concept through production.

You will mentor engineers, raise engineering standards, and collaborate across IT, controls, bioscience, and manufacturing to deliver robust capital equipment. Qualifications include 20+ years in mechanical design and automation, leadership of major programs, and expertise with SolidWorks, FEA, and DFx.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 20+ years of progressive engineering experience in mechanical design, automation equipment, industrial machinery, or related fields.
• Minimum 8+ years leading complex engineering programs or senior-level technical teams.
• Proven experience taking products from concept through commercialization.
• Experience in agricultural equipment, biotech equipment, medical devices, packaging automation, or industrial systems preferred.
• Experience in regulated, high-reliability, or harsh environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimization of complex automated electromechanical systems, machinery, and equipment from concept through production release.
• Architect robust, scalable, and serviceable systems involving mechanical, pneumatic, fluidic, motion control, sensor, and automation technologies.
• Translate business needs, customer workflows, and product concepts into practical engineering solutions.
• Lead technical decision-making for major engineering programs, balancing innovation, speed, cost, manufacturability, and reliability.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans to maintain program timelines and performance goals.

Skills

Mechanical design

Leadership

Project management

Automation

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA

ERP/PLM systems

Job description

TARGAN, Inc. in Raleigh, NC seeks a Sr. Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead advanced automated electromechanical systems from concept through production.

You will mentor engineers, raise engineering standards, and collaborate across IT, controls, bioscience, and manufacturing to deliver robust capital equipment. Qualifications include 20+ years in mechanical design and automation, leadership of major programs, and expertise with SolidWorks, FEA, and DFx.