Principal Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for the development and support of industrial water treatment equipment.
• Partner with R&D and Product Management to translate concepts into manufacturable electrical and control designs.
• Develop and maintain electrical documentation packages, including schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Own electrical designs throughout the product lifecycle, including sustaining engineering, cost reduction, and obsolescence management.
• Lead hands-on troubleshooting during production builds and perform root cause analysis for corrective actions.
• Ensure all designs meet global safety regulations and standards, including NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CSA, IEC, and CE.
• Develop electrical standards, design guidelines, and reusable architectures to improve scalability and manufacturability.
• Coach and mentor engineers to build technical capability and improve team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of electrical engineering experience supporting industrial equipment or control panel design in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with electrical CAD tools, specifically AutoCAD Electrical.
• Extensive experience designing industrial electrical systems and control panels.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes and safety standards (NEC, NFPA 70E, UL, CSA, IEC, CE).
• Proven ability to support manufacturing builds and troubleshoot electrical/control issues in production or field environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLC/HMI systems (e.g., Rockwell/Allen Bradley, Siemens, B&R) and industrial networks.
• Experience with motor control, VFDs, pumps, motors, and industrial instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Experience working within a document-controlled manufacturing environment using ERP systems like SAP.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Matching 401(k) and company-paid pension.
• Stock purchase plan and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid parental leave and other wellness-focused policies.

About the Company

Ecolab is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene, and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $15 billion, Ecolab operates in over 170 countries, working to protect people and the vital resources necessary for life.