Electrical & Controls Principal Engineer – OT

The Clorox Company

. Lead electrical and controls engineering activities throughout capital projects from concept through closeout .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeAlpharetta • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $91,200 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead electrical and controls engineering activities throughout capital projects from concept through closeout
Develop functional requirements, technical specifications, project schedules, and engineering deliverables
Manage project scope, budget, timelines, and resources
Provide expert leadership in electrical design, control systems, automation platforms, and system integration
Support system startup and operational checkout, including configuration, wiring verification, calibration, power testing, and troubleshooting
Deliver hardware and software support to engineering and operations teams
Diagnose and resolve complex system challenges using manuals, P&IDs, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
Lead evaluation, selection, and implementation of technologies improving manufacturing capability, efficiency, and reliability
Ensure compliance with engineering standards, industry regulations, and best practices
Influence long-term Operational Technology strategies and future manufacturing platforms
Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams
Lead integration of external engineering firms, contractors, system integrators, and equipment suppliers
Apply Clorox Early Management principles and manufacturing best practices
Develop and implement manufacturing equipment, processes, and procedures
Drive manufacturing competitiveness through capital investments and continuous improvement
Provide technical analysis, engineering recommendations, cost estimates, schedule forecasts, and design reviews
Lead projects with strong safety commitments and deliver safety objectives through startup

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12 years of engineering and/or operations experience in a manufacturing environment
Strong expertise in electrical, instrumentation, and control systems, including industrial power distribution and automation platforms
Proven ability to manage engineering projects, priorities, and resources
Experience managing capital and expense budgets, financial planning, forecasting, and project cost control
Ability to work in manufacturing environments with rotating equipment, elevated work areas, and varying plant conditions
Advanced knowledge of Rockwell Automation control systems, hardware, and related technologies
Experience applying and interpreting NEC, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and NFPA standards
Working knowledge of ISA-S88 and PackML standards
Experience with SCADA, MES, Historian, SQL, and other industrial data collection platforms
Ability to develop, read, interpret, and troubleshoot P&IDs, electrical schematics, and technical drawings
Proven experience managing external engineering firms, system integrators, equipment suppliers, and construction contractors
Ability to lead multiple projects while balancing technical requirements, business priorities, budgets, and schedules
Experience delivering complex capital projects from concept through commissioning and startup
Strong leadership presence and ability to motivate teams through collaboration and accountability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience supporting or leading packaging equipment and manufacturing systems is preferred
Experience in Consumer Packaged Goods, Food & Beverage, or discrete manufacturing industries is strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive, competitive health plans
Market-leading 401(k) program with a company match
Flexible time off benefits, including half-day summer Fridays depending on location
Inclusive fertility/adoption benefits
Incentive plan eligibility
Flexible benefits supporting employee wellbeing and individual needs