Principal Electrical Engineer

Job Summary To Apply for this Job Click Here Join a highly respected, engineering-driven manufacturer where you'll have the opportunity to lead cutting-edge automation projects and shape the future of machine design. This is a hands-on leadership role where your technical expertise directly impacts product innovation and operational performance.

Principal Electrical Engineer Benefits and Compensation:

Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family Stable, well-established organization with long-term growth Opportunity to lead high-impact, custom automation projects Collaborative, engineering-focused culture Hands-on involvement from concept through production Career growth alongside a tenured and experienced leadership team Work on innovative, custom-built industrial equipment

Principal Electrical Engineer Requirements & Qualifications:

10-15 years of experience in industrial automation, electrical engineering, or related field Strong experience owning electrical and controls architecture across machinery platforms Advanced PLC programming experience (IEC 61131-3) and motion control systems Proven ability to standardize engineering solutions across multiple machines Deep understanding of system integration across electrical, mechanical, and safety systems Experience making high-level technical decisions balancing cost, performance, and timelines Proficiency with industrial networks (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, etc.) Experience with electrical CAD tools and system documentation Strong troubleshooting skills in complex industrial environments Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Must-Have Day-to-Day Impact:

Lead the full lifecycle design of automation systems from concept through deployment Define and standardize electrical architecture across multiple machine platforms Serve as the senior technical authority for complex engineering challenges Drive cost reduction initiatives through design improvements and process optimization Partner closely with manufacturing and production to implement scalable solutions Lead troubleshooting efforts to resolve system inefficiencies and minimize downtime Establish engineering best practices across PLC structure, motion control, and safety Mentor and develop engineering team members while elevating technical standards

Principal Electrical Engineer Preferred Background & Skills:

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering Professional Engineer (PE) License Multi-platform PLC experience (Yaskawa, Omron, Mitsubishi, etc.) Experience with HMI development and interface design Familiarity with structured programming standards (PLCopen) Exposure to ERP systems and database integration Experience with testing protocols such as Hi-Pot and ground bond Background in highly customized or OEM machinery environments

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