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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

Give us a Call.

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