Principal Electrical Engineer

Ecolabs Garland facility is seeking a Principal Electrical Engineer to support and enhance our manufacturing operations. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the reliability safety and efficiency of our automated systems and electrical infrastructure. A successful candidate will possess deep expertise in industrial automation and electrical systems a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong commitment to continuous improvement in a dynamic safety-driven environment.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in the Design and Review of technical components of all project work and new projects.

• Design implement and maintain electrical control systems for production and utility equipment.

• Program PLCs (Rockwell Automation preferred) HMIs and SCADA systems.

• Lead hands-on troubleshooting (95% Rockwell Automation I/O PLC and HMI)

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for electrical and control system failures.

• Collaborate with maintenance operations and safety teams to support capital projects and process improvements.

• Adhere to Ecolab Garland Programming Standards and Etiquette.

• Ensure compliance with Ecolabs safety standards and applicable regulations (OSHA NEC NFPA 70E).

• Maintain accurate documentation including electrical schematics panel layouts and control logic.

• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.

• Manage contractors and vendors for controls-related work and system integration.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and 4 years experience in a manufacturing environment OR Bachelors degree

• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Proficiency in PLC programming and troubleshooting (Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley) HMI development and industrial networking.

• Experience with HMI development troubleshooting industrial networks.

• Solid track record of VFDs motor control.

• Experience troubleshooting instrumentation.

• Knowledge of safety circuits hardware and software.

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or similar design tools.

• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Control Systems Engineering or a related field.

• Experience in chemical food or pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.

• Familiarity with SAP CMMS systems and MES integration.

• Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement training.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or working toward certification.

• Excellent troubleshooting communication and project management skills.

Benefits

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- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including a booster if eligible unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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