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Principal Process Engineer

Donaldson Company
parental leave, 401(k), retirement plan, relocation assistance, remote work
Jan 28, 2026

Donaldson is committed to solving the world's most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.

Position Summary:

Advanced Manufacturing Technology is responsible for deploying processes, automation, and capital equipment for Donaldson's manufacturing plants. As a Principal Process Engineer you will innovate, provide leadership and technical guidance in process development for emerging technology. The position is in our Bloomington, MN world headquarters and will interact with colleagues in the US, as well as teams in Europe, Asia and Latin America.

Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week at our Bloomington, MN office/facility.

Role Responsibilities:

  • Develop breakthrough technology that willproduce quality products, achieve revenue goals, and align with Donaldson's future success.

  • Process responsibility through lifecycle of a portfolio of large-scale projects which range from product inception, and team building through completion to a profitable manufacturing environment.

  • Support deployment of new process technology (process/equipment specification, process condition development, etc.); apply intellectual property as appropriate.

  • Stay current onnew & existing technologies, toidentity & creativemanufacturing breakthrough solutions for Donaldson.

  • Demonstratesleadership todrive asafety-focused cultureinthe innovativedesign process.

  • Research, identify, evaluate and utilizes solution-based equipment vendors. Partner with the top innovative providers to deliver reliable engineering solutions.

  • Lead/support vendor trials (planning and execution).

  • Use the Voice of the Customerto lead cross-functional teams todevelop, deploy completeproject work; collaborate with industry experts,Corporate Technology, Advanced Manufacturing, Operations, and other functional business unit groups.

  • Develop the engineering skills of process engineering departmentthrough mentoring, training and development.

Travel: Up to 20% (may include domestic and international travel)

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Masters in Engineering, related field or equivalent years of industry experience

  • Minimum of 10+ yearsprocess development experience.

  • Demonstrated technical leadership skills and problem-solving abilities.

  • Communicate effectively at all levelsinternally and external to the organization.

  • Possess and applies comprehensive manufacturing knowledge;ability to develop process requirements, document data, andact onconclusions to drive results.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Inspire others with positive attitude and innovative/creative thinking.

  • Manufacturing process experience gained from applying technologies in a plant environment.

  • Experience in the development and deployment of new innovative manufacturing process.

  • Experience in solving diverse manufacturing problems such as wet and dry process, continuous and discrete.

  • Diversity of experience in applying technology to solve process problems

  • Experience deploying equipment under regulatory and quality management systems such as ISO9001, ISO13485 and 21CFR820

  • Understanding of filtration technology - applications, design, theory, principles and manufacturing

Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Annual Salary Range: $103,300-$149,650. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

This position is eligible for annual incentive plan based on performance and company growth.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:

  • Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.).

  • Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

  • International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Keywords: Engineering, Process Engineering, Principal Process Engineer, Principal Engineer, Capital Equipment, ISO, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Equipment Design

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