Principal Application Engineer

IDEX Corporation•Farmington, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Principal Applications Engineer will champion technical solutions for Mott’s semiconductor and healthcare customers, demonstrating deep expertise in filtration, purification, and flow control. This role partners closely with commercial and engineering teams to rapidly identify customer solutions, ensure satisfaction, and deliver world-class technical service while influencing long-term product strategy. Mott is a technology-driven, high-precision filtration company trusted by leading brands across Medicine, Computing Power, Clean Energy, and Space Exploration. Founded in 1959 and headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, Mott is part of the IDEX family and has more than doubled in size over the last five years, with significant growth planned ahead.

Requirements

5+ years in a technical, customer-facing role and 10+ years in a manufacturing environment.
Semiconductor industry experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (advanced degree a plus).
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical challenges or launch new products.
Expertise in gas contamination control, fluid dynamics, and materials science.
Familiarity with semiconductor fabs, equipment, and industry standards preferred.
Ability to connect technical solutions to business and financial outcomes.
Strong capability to synthesize complex technical information and present to customer audiences at all levels.
Strong customer focus with exceptional attention to detail.
Effective mentor and developer of technical talent.
Data-driven thinker able to recognize and act on customer and market trends.
Self-starter with strong prioritization and execution skills.
Clear, confident communicator (written and verbal).
Sense of urgency, analytical mindset, and bias for action.

Responsibilities

Collaborate directly with customers to develop custom filtration, purification, and flow control solutions.
Partner with commercial teams to support customers requiring technical guidance across Mott’s product portfolio.
Develop accurate, timely cost estimates to support commercial decision-making.
Capture customer application insights to inform and shape long-term product strategy.
Support the technical and professional development of engineers within the organization.