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PRINCIPAL MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER

Princeton Tec seeks an experienced mechanical engineer ready to lead product development in a company where innovation directly impacts lives. This role offers unique technical leadership—driving multiple breakthrough products from concept through production while mentoring the next generation of engineers. You'll join a small, agile product development team wearing many hats and making immediate impact. Working directly with the Engineering Manager, you'll shape products that define the next era of tactical, industrial, outdoor, and dive lighting. This isn't theoretical engineering—it's hands-on innovation where your designs become reality just steps from your desk.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• BS Mechanical Engineering (MS preferred).
• Proven years of experience in product design with preference for consumer or military products.
• Mastery of SolidWorks, FEA, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Deep knowledge of injection molding and rapid prototyping processes.
• Track record of taking products from concept to market.
• Good communication, organization skills are a must.
• Natural leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Passion for products that matter.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will bring our concepts to life by designing with manufacturability and moldability in mind.
• Actively participate in new product development discussion and execution from conceptualization to release for manufacturing.
• Lead mechanical design initiatives with DFM/DFA excellence.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration from concept to production.
• Mentor junior engineers while advancing technical standards.
• Transform user needs into innovative, manufacturable solutions.
• Manage multiple products through full development lifecycle.
• Ensure designs meet the highest standards of reliability and performance.
• Create and manage detailed engineering documentation, including BOMs, drawings, testing plans, and specifications.
• Identify opportunities to innovate product performance, reduce cost, and streamline engineering workflows.

COMPENSATION:

Competitive base salary with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401k, PTO, and other benefits will be offered to the candidate who has the potential for a high level of success … plus the satisfaction of creating products that save lives and enable extraordinary achievements.

FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Laura Papp
HR Manager, Princeton Tec
Phone: (609) 227-4126
Email: lpapp@princetontec.com

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN / MAINTENANCE MANAGER

Princeton Tec is a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium personal lighting products, proudly designing and building our products in New Jersey for nearly 50 years. We are seeking a Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Manager to support our manufacturing equipment and facility systems, including HVAC and building infrastructure.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys keeping machines running, facilities operating efficiently, and projects moving forward—with opportunities to grow into a maintenance leadership position.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment and facility systems
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, and building systems
• Execute preventative maintenance programs
• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors and contractors
• Support equipment upgrades, facility improvements, and reliability initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Strong mechanical aptitude with electrical and HVAC systems
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Experience working with contractors and service providers
• Safety-first, problem-solving mindset

Why Princeton Tec

• American manufacturing with on-site design and production
• Stable, family-owned company with long-term focus
• Hands-on role with real ownership and impact
• Growth opportunity into maintenance leadership