Principal Electrical Engineer

Ecolab

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About The Position

Ecolab’s 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma and 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment OR Bachelor’s 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.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Ecolab’s 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.

Benefits

• Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees