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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

JOB ID: 173231

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