Senior Automation Design Engineer

Principle Systems Engineer

Location: Greensboro NC. | $120k - $140k Bonus

Join a Growing Consumer Products Manufacturer!

We’re looking for a Principal Systems Engineer. This role will lead complex technical projects, working with cross-functional teams, and translating customer needs and requirements into system designs that deliver productive, predictable, and profitable results.

This role will also serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and team mentor guide for support of other engineers and team members. The scope of these projects varies greatly; no two days and no two projects are ever the same as we bring value to an incredibly wide range of industrial customers across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern US.

You will be a well-seasoned Process or Manufacturing Engineer with Automation Controls Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will have experience within regulated industries that involve the development, creation, deployment, and service of new solutions.
• The ideal candidate has weighing and measuring knowledge and experience
• Must have hands-on, working knowledge of engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, software, systems and integration design, CAD, and structural science
• Training, education and experience with electronics and electrical theory and application of the National Electrical Code (NEC); familiar with other relevant standards found in industrial applications (rated areas, hazardous applications, UL, State Weights & Measure, etc.)
• Able to recognize and plan for specific safety hazards related to specific jobs and tasks
• Mid to high-level proficiency with CAD SW applications for 2D and 3D drafting and modeling
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics; experience developing P&ID and control panel designs
• Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical control systems as well as other electromechanical HW and SW systems
• Proficient in using electrical and mechanical design software to create and assess engineering drawings, with expertise in employing engineering tools to validate designs and resolve issues
• Experience selecting, managing, and servicing industrial control systems and automation equipment (PLC, SCADA, HMI, etc.)
• Proficiency in network protocols, communication standards and respective analysis tools (e.g., CAN, Ethernet, USB, TCP/IP, UART, I2C, GPIO)
• High experience and comfort with digital administrative workplace tools are required (MS Office, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, CRM systems, and various other digital applications needed to execute workflows in a service company).
• Experience with service work order fulfillment and supporting processes is highly desirable

✅ Requirements:

• Automation, Controls, Systems Experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4 years in Process / Manufacturing / Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 7 – 10 years of related, hands-on development and integration experience.
• Manufacturing or Process Engineering Experience Leading Large-Scale Projects.
• Strong Communication, Analysis, and Problem-Solving Skills
• Strong Experience in Leading Cross Functional Groups

Perks:

• Competitive pay bonus: 5% - 10%
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, etc.
• 401k match, PTO, paid holidays
• Minimal travel lifestyle perks
• Excellent growth & promotion potential
• Relocation Assistance

Join a high-growth company where innovation, quality, and leadership are valued!

Call Top Dog Engineers: 601.607.8217

Thank You in Advance.

Brad

Bradley A Fortney

CEO

www.topdogengineers.com

Brad.Fortney@topdogengineers.com

Cell: 601.607.8217

Fax: 601.620.2384

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