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Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Atlanta, GA

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Aquent

Product Innovation Associate

San Diego, CA · On-site

$40 - $44.44/hr

We're building a talent pool of qualified Product Innovation Associates for our client. Partner ... Skill connects the best professional, IT, engineering, financial and administrative talent with the ...

AAON, Inc.

Strategic Innovation Engineer

Redmond, OR · On-site

The Strategic Innovation Engineer at BASX plays a critical role in the Strategic Development ... Generate proposals for new product development and research projects including objective ...

General Motors

Innovation Engineer

Buffalo, NY · On-site

$98K - $150K/yr

We are looking for a well-rounded Digital Innovation Software Engineer to help build practical ... This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys turning ideas into working products and ...

New

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Minnetonka, MN · On-site

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Austin, TX

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Birmingham, MI

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Hagerstown, MD

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Charlotte, NC

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Chicago, IL

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Minnetonka, MN

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Easton, OH

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

Huntington

Principal Innovation Engineer

Columbus, OH

$102K - $208K/yr

Description | Principal Innovation Engineer Job Profile Summary Will be responsible for driving Huntington's most complex innovation initiatives by designing and building end-to-end, production-grade ...

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How much do product innovation engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for product innovation engineer in the United States is $144,072.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Product Innovation Engineers?

Product Innovation Engineers are professionals who focus on developing new products or improving existing ones through innovative design, materials, and processes. They work at the intersection of engineering, design, and business, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring creative ideas to market. Their responsibilities typically include researching market needs, prototyping, testing, and refining products to ensure they meet customer expectations and company goals. Product Innovation Engineers play a crucial role in driving a company's competitiveness and growth by continuously seeking novel solutions and opportunities.

How does a Product Innovation Engineer typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during the product development process?

As a Product Innovation Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams such as marketing, design, manufacturing, and quality assurance to bring new products from concept to reality. Collaboration often involves participating in brainstorming sessions, sharing technical insights, and integrating feedback from different departments to ensure the product meets customer needs and technical feasibility. Regular meetings and collaborative tools are used to align goals, track progress, and quickly address any challenges that arise. This teamwork is essential for balancing innovation with practical considerations like manufacturability, cost, and compliance.

What is the difference between Product Innovation Engineer vs Product Development Engineer?

AspectProduct Innovation EngineerProduct Development Engineer
Primary FocusCreating new products and innovative solutionsDesigning and improving existing products
Skills & CertificationsCreativity, prototyping, engineering design, often requires a background in engineering or industrial designEngineering design, CAD, project management, similar technical background
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, R&D departments, innovation teamsManufacturing, product teams, engineering departments
Industry UsageTechnology, consumer electronics, automotive, where innovation is keyConsumer goods, machinery, electronics, focused on product lifecycle

While both roles require engineering knowledge and technical skills, the Product Innovation Engineer primarily focuses on developing new, innovative products and solutions. In contrast, the Product Development Engineer concentrates on designing, refining, and bringing existing products to market. Both roles are essential in the product lifecycle but serve different stages of the innovation and production process.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Product Innovation Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Product Innovation Engineer, you need a strong background in engineering principles, product development processes, and often a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with CAD software, rapid prototyping tools, and project management systems is typically required, along with certifications such as Six Sigma or PMP being advantageous. Creativity, problem-solving, and effective cross-functional communication are crucial soft skills that set exceptional candidates apart. These skills and qualifications are vital for developing innovative products that meet market needs and for successfully leading projects from concept to launch.
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Digital Innovation Engineer

Digital Innovation Engineer - Chemical Engineer at buckman | Hirebase

Memphis, TN

$132K/yr

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Posted 21 hours ago

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Description
Digital Innovation Engineer
Buckman - Memphis, TN
 
Location: Memphis, TN
Language: English
Travel: None
 
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman delivers exceptional service and innovative solutions to our customers globally in the pulp and paper, leather, and water treatment sectors to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment.  
 
Position Summary 
Contributes to the success of Buckman's digital strategy by collaborating with the digital team, stakeholders and external partners on initiatives and successfully completing work on regional/global projects.
 
Key Outcomes/Responsibilities
Successfully completes work to support the completion of complex global digital projects that positively impact the customer experience and increase the adoption of digital solutions.   
  • Serves as a technical leader (software and/or hardware) on at least one digital project ensuring technical problems and challenges are resolved. 
  • Completes aligned work throughout the entire life cycle of product development, including idea generation, rapid prototyping to develop MVP candidates, product development, and commercial deployment. 
  • Completes analyses and creates key documentation (e.g. project and resource plan) to support and advance the project during the phase gate process.
  • Works with external partners and reviews SOW technical documentation to ensure clarity and completeness. 
  • Delivers outcomes in one of these focus areas: sensor development, automation and controls, back end development , front end development, IoT development, data engineering, data analytics, mobile development, or data science.   
 
Supports and helps drive an innovative culture 
  • Suggests new and useful ideas or solutions.
  • Takes the initiative to learn innovative methods, tools, and technology and show others how they can be applied to work tasks.    
 
Aligns work with strategies   
  • Understands, buys-in and ensures alignment with Buckman 4.0 and the digital strategy.   
 
 
Collaborates effectively with the global digital team and with other departments, stakeholders and leaders
 
  • Works effectively with R&D partners, digital associates, Strategic Marketing and sales to deliver effective digital solutions. 
  • Ensures alignment and buy-in of digital direction with stakeholders and internal partners.
  • Understands the global digital ecosystem and learns to work productively across this ecosystem.  
 
For Digital Insights Lab Associates:  Performs key tasks in monitoring, troubleshooting and resolving sales associate problems/issues.
 
  • Resolves sales associate's questions or problems with the Ackumen platform (e.g., technical process questions, problem resolution with an account, how to complete a certain task). 
  • Monitors and triages Ackumen alarms for customer chemical usage and takes appropriate action as needed (resolution of problem, notification of sales associate to respond to issue). 
  • Responds and escalates service requests from sales associates to the appropriate tier of support. 
 
Basic Qualifications
  • B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering / technical field plus 3 years experience
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the core concepts in one or more focus areas (sensor development, automation and controls, back end, front end, native application dev, data science, etc.) with some limited experience applying them to real world situations.  Plus, demonstrates in-depth knowledge in at least one focus area. 
  • M.S. (or equivalent experience) in in Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering / technical field plus one year experience. 
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the core concepts in one or more focus areas (sensor development, automation and controls, back end, front end, native application dev, data science, etc.) with some limited experience applying them to real world situations.  Plus, demonstrates in-depth knowledge in at least one focus area. 
Knowledge:    
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the core concepts in one or more focus areas (sensor development, automation and controls, back end, front end, native application dev, data science, etc.) with some limited experience applying them to real world situations.   
  • For Software roles: Demonstrates strong knowledge of the full software development processes and lifecycle and in-depth knowledge in at least one focus area: 
    • Mobile development - native mobile development or cross-platform development with a framework such as React Native 
    • Front End Development - SPA frameworks such as Angular or React, UI/UX design 
    • IoT Development - embedded programming, wireless networking, security, Azure IoT Hub or AWS IoT environment integration, integrated testing 
    • Back End Development - Microservices, Serverless, Lambda Architectures 
    • Data Engineering - Relational and NoSQL data, Data visualization tools such as Power BI, streaming data, etc. 
    • Data Analytics - techniques and tools including Azure Machine Learning, SQL, Hadoop/Hive,  
  • For IoT roles: demonstrates in-depth knowledge in at least one focus area: 
    • Sensor design, including mechanical design, PCB design and development and prototyping 
    • Controllers, gateways, local wireless protocols and hardware 
    • Systems design and development 
    • Control logic development 
    • Data analytics tools, techniques and problem frame up 
    • Embedded programming 
    • Installation and commissioning 
    • IoT stack elements including Azure or AWS environments  
Skills:
    • The scientific method in design, execution, and analysis of bench scale and field experiments  
    • Advanced MS Office skills, ability to conduct data analysis and draw data-driven conclusions  
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Skilled in working in cross-functional global teams including Marketing, Sales, R&D and working with global stakeholders at all levels of the organization. 
    • Strong Mathematical skills - ability to use probability and statistical inference and apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. 
    • Advanced Reasoning - ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions 
    • Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports and legal documents 
    • Strong Presentation Skills - Able to effectively present information to top management, and public groups. 
 
Behaviors:
  • Collaborates  - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 
  • Focus on Results - Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. 
  • Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. 
  • Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. 
  • Possibility Thinking - Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful. 
  • Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm. 
  • Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 
  • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
We appreciate the interest of recruitment partners, but we are not engaging external agencies for this role.
 
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