The Clorox Company · 1 month ago
Electrical and Controls Principal Engineer (Burts Bees and Hidden Valley Ranch)
Alpharetta, GA - USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$107K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expClorox is a company committed to growth for its people and brands. The Electrical and Controls Principal Engineer will bridge Operational Technology and Electrical and Controls engineering, responsible for designing and sustaining electrical control systems and supporting MES platforms for manufacturing plants.
ManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Lead or support all phases of medium size capital and technology projects: conceptual design, scope definition, cost estimating, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, and validation
Develop and manage project estimates, schedules, specifications, and vendor contracts
Apply Clorox Early Management principles to ensure vertical and sustainable project execution
Design, configure, and troubleshoot electrical control systems, PLC logic, industrial networks, and SCADA
Ensure compliance with NEC, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, NFPA, ISA-S88, and PackML standards
Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of OT systems that enable secure and reliable data flow between plant-floor equipment and enterprise systems
Work with corporate OT systems team to apply network configuration, segmentation, and patching in compliance with corporate standards and policies
Assist in troubleshooting industrial network issues and restoring connectivity between MES, SCADA, and control systems
Ensure that plant systems and devices meet cybersecurity guidelines and participate in periodic security audits
Support operation of MES systems (e.g., AVEVA MES) to meet plant production needs
Maintain equipment connectivity, data mapping, and basic product/recipe configurations in alignment with corporate standards
Collaborate with the MES Center of Excellence (CoE) and central OT&EIC team to ensure local configurations meet global architecture, data, and cybersecurity requirements
Assist in troubleshooting MES-related issues and escalate complex problems to the MES CoE when needed
Validate that data from PLCs and other plant-floor systems is accurate and complete for key metrics (e.g., OEE, downtime, yield)
Represent the BU/Plants in improvement of dashboards, reports, and system documentation to support daily operations and continuous improvement
Partner with operations, maintenance, quality, and central engineering teams to deliver reliable systems that meet safety, quality, and cost targets
Provide mentorship, training, and knowledge-sharing to plant engineers, technicians, and operators
Manage outside engineering firms, vendors, and contractors to deliver technical solutions
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, electrical systems and power distribution, control systems, and/or MES configuration
Experience applying NEC, ANSI, IEC, NEMA, and NFPA standards
Proven project management skills with on-time, on-budget delivery
Ability to read, develop, and interpret P&IDs, control schematics, electrical drawings and network diagrams
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Preferred
Engineering or operations experience with packaging equipment and systems
Proficiency with Rockwell Automation platforms (PLCs, Stratix switches, drives, EtherNet/IP, RSLinx, SCADA)
Working knowledge of MES, SCADA, historian systems, and SQL data integration
Understanding of industrial networking, protocols (OPC, EtherNet/IP, etc.), and IT/OT convergence principles
Professional Engineer (PE), PMP, or relevant IT/OT/security certifications (CISSP, CCNA, CCNP, CompTIA Network+)
AVEVA MES configuration experience
Experience in CPG, food, or discrete manufacturing environments
Familiarity with batch and continuous processing
Benefits
Robust 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
Company
The Clorox Company
The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) is a leading multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer and professional products.
5001-10000 employees
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Leadership Team
Linda Rendle
Chief Executive Officer
Kirsten Marriner
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
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